The Flipped Class: Overcoming Common Hurdles

Flipped learning videos must encourage students to interact as well as watch. Here are seven low- and high-tech strategies to make sure this happens.
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[@BOGObiology]

I've come to love this approach. It gives me way more freedom to do complex, engaging things in the classroom and challenge my students to apply the content to new scenarios. Making all my videos was definitely a huge time investment, though. I'm glad I started small with just a couple of topics. Good luck, all!

[@mskymberlyayodeji5120]

Awesome suggestions. And I've been flipping my classes for 3 years now.

[@seramrez638]

Some people are reluctant to this proposal maybe experienced teacher or even old fashioned traditional tutors who enjoy providing lectures in every class they teach but "flipped classroom" is a good proposal, let's forget the idea of: You can't teach an old dog new tricks and try this, if it doesn't work continue doing what you know.

[@MrLAntrim]

So you are saying I am doing pretty well with this so far? :)

[@MarceloMelgaco]

I really liked the tips! Those advises and the scalability make so much sense that it's encourage me to take the idea a step further. Thank you very much! 👍😃

[@BrianPittsTheEducator]

Nicely done Jon (and Aaron)!

[@mariamiguel8534]

Well done, guys! Loved it!

[@joykennethbiasong]

good video

[@julioramirez6446]

Hello, Edutopia. I was wondering where can I take a virtual course about flipped class with certification?? thanks

[@julioramirez6446]

Thank you Laura Bradley It is fantastic. I admire Jon Bergmann!

[@clarafrontela8063]

Very good! thank you for the tips :)

[@gingetaylor4489]

Brilliant Video, just started to flip a class in Engineering. Will use the points. Thanks

[@edutopia]

Glad to hear that you found the video useful. Thanks for the kind words.

[@brynbob2002]

Excellent tips thanks - Mel UK

[@slmUSA]

Entrance ticket? LoL, imagine not allowing a student into the class! So, that kid who didn't watch the content? First of all, it's not gonna be only 1 kid. Second of all, if they don't watch the videos before class, they're not going to catch up....and only fall further behind. >sigh< Some great tips for intrinsically motivated students.

[@brad8795]

Then make that student/those students come to required tutorials and they can watch the videos / reflect on the videos right in front of you. Take their personal time away and keep them accountable ...they will get tired of it and get their stuff together. It's a process.

[@9052946966]

So how students watch a class video?

[@BOGObiology]

I very quickly ran out of space on my school's server, so I started hosting mine on youtube and gave my students the appropriate link

[@maximussarcasticus1312]

Here's a student tip-get ready to teach yourself. I've been through so many of these classes and the concept is garbage. The entire purpose of a teacher is to teach. If you just "guide" you're a shepherd.

[@drfelixgraham]

You're mistaking teaching with data transmission. Teaching is helping students learn, because ultimately, all real learning happens within the individual. Pouring data into your head isn't learning, it's memorization and it's lost as soon as the class is over.

[@kevinsmith1173]

I disagree with these strict time limits. I teach 10th grade history. Making your content short totally defeats the purpose. The whole idea is to be able to extend the amount of content that the students can access and experience beyond the confines of the classroom. Truncating your content to meet these ridiculously short time parameters does the exact opposite. Go for depth. Make your content as long as you need to (within reason, of course) and tell the students to take a break and comeback whenever they need to. That's taking advantage of the technology. Most of all, don't torture the students will lame, poor quality content.