I like this. I do this at times by having them go through a powerpoint on my web page, then we discuss it the next day and use it to fill out a study guide.
This reminds me so much of my student teaching advisor. His expectation was that when he came to visit you for an observation, the teacher must speak for less than 40% of the time, and each lesson must include group activities. It worked! Much richer discourse when the teacher can guide a conversation, not control it.
Interesting idea about the "Flipped Classroom" I would love to have the children come to school "prepared to do an activity with preloaded information.
When you think about how excited the students were when they were able to log onto Edmodo at home, I think it would not be a hard sell to get the students involved in an online resource.
Great idea for High/Middle School students AND families who have internet access at home. In lower grades K-3 we are working on developing the skills necessary to access this information . . .learning to read, communicating thoughts effectively, and determining reliability of information.
I TOTALLY see this concept turning more high school students "on" to learning, going back to the collaboration/interaction you still see in elementary classrooms rather than dull boring lectures.
I agree with you..Teaching the primary grades is like giving in class video snippets. Because we are teaching so many concepts that build on one another, younger students need a shot of instruction and then immediate time to practice what they've learned.
I can see using Khan Academy as a resource for a flipped classroom at any grade level. It might be a resource for intervention that is utilized before the main instruction takes place...
Love the idea of having students "preview" a lesson at home for a few minutes so more of the time spent in the classroom can be focused on discussing and working on the theory behind a lesson.
As a third grade teacher, of my 21 students this year, 5 have no internet access at home. Those same five have not used the Ramona Library for Compass homework OR for viewing our online webpage weekly. How do these students "view" these lessons so they can come prepared to be a part of the learning discussion the next school day?
Reminding parents of the Ramona Library, neighbors, opening the classroom early and leaving it open late....all solutions I have given to these families and NONE have used them.
If our students are READY for this type of learning at such a young age, what is the solution for the ones who do not have access to online learning at home?
Connecting to our community is so important. Maybe we can host a few parent nights at the library to help parents get to know their possibilities for support outside their home. Sounds like a good evaluation project for someone next year....
I love this idea. It speaks to the book The Learning Gap where different countries were compared, and the U.S. did not end up on top. What they found was that with increased engagement and higher order expectations, kids in comparative other countries excelled over kids taught in a traditional classroom environment. This gives kids the opportunity to experience learning in a different manner and re-experience the learning as they need to. It also allows teachers to work with kids more. The focus is then shifted from instruction to learning.
Yes! No homework excuses now; seems like parents would be motivated to get on-line. As an extra incentive, perhaps we would have a collection of basic netbooks available for rent.
This is an interesting idea, may be a bit of a challenge for our little ones. I have been using the web site and computer activities that support our math program in the classroom. Perhaps I can start by having families pull it up and review chapters that may have been a bit more difficult for their child. More of a review, instead of instruction...
My biggest problem is that I am still learning to use technology in all these new ways, and I'm slow at it! I'm trying to figure out how to find the time to add it to the things I'm already doing, and/or want to do. Time...time...time...AHHHHHHH!
The great thing about 21st Century learning is that is does not have to be totally computer bases, it really is any type of learning that allows students to critically think, create, be innovative, and communicate to the world.
It's an interesting idea. I could definitely incorporate that in my services with students. If I knew what lessons were being done when in the general ed classrooms, I can design my services around the language the students need to understand and express what they learned in that lesson.
I like this. I do this at times by having them go through a powerpoint on my web page, then we discuss it the next day and use it to fill out a study guide.
ReplyDeleteInteresting approach
ReplyDeleteThis reminds me so much of my student teaching advisor. His expectation was that when he came to visit you for an observation, the teacher must speak for less than 40% of the time, and each lesson must include group activities. It worked! Much richer discourse when the teacher can guide a conversation, not control it.
ReplyDeleteIt is hard to imagine letting that control go and not being the main knowledge broker in the classroom....
DeleteInteresting idea about the "Flipped Classroom" I would love to have the children come to school "prepared to do an activity with preloaded information.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Peggy- it would be helpful if they were frontloaded with relevant info!
DeleteWhen you think about how excited the students were when they were able to log onto Edmodo at home, I think it would not be a hard sell to get the students involved in an online resource.
DeleteGreat idea for High/Middle School students AND families who have internet access at home. In lower grades K-3 we are working on developing the skills necessary to access this information . . .learning to read, communicating thoughts effectively, and determining reliability of information.
ReplyDeleteI TOTALLY see this concept turning more high school students "on" to learning, going back to the collaboration/interaction you still see in elementary classrooms rather than dull boring lectures.
I agree with you..Teaching the primary grades is like giving in class video snippets. Because we are teaching so many concepts that build on one another, younger students need a shot of instruction and then immediate time to practice what they've learned.
DeleteI can see using Khan Academy as a resource for a flipped classroom at any grade level. It might be a resource for intervention that is utilized before the main instruction takes place...
DeleteLove the idea of having students "preview" a lesson at home for a few minutes so more of the time spent in the classroom can be focused on discussing and working on the theory behind a lesson.
ReplyDeleteAs a third grade teacher, of my 21 students this year, 5 have no internet access at home. Those same five have not used the Ramona Library for Compass homework OR for viewing our online webpage weekly. How do these students "view" these lessons so they can come prepared to be a part of the learning discussion the next school day?
Reminding parents of the Ramona Library, neighbors, opening the classroom early and leaving it open late....all solutions I have given to these families and NONE have used them.
If our students are READY for this type of learning at such a young age, what is the solution for the ones who do not have access to online learning at home?
Connecting to our community is so important. Maybe we can host a few parent nights at the library to help parents get to know their possibilities for support outside their home. Sounds like a good evaluation project for someone next year....
DeleteWe could use compass learning time or SSM time...
DeleteThanks for the great idea...I do get evaluated next year!
DeleteReminds me of "Power Teaching" after front loading!
DeleteInteresting idea...I see a lot of problems with this though since not all of our students have computer access still.
ReplyDeleteMaybe we could host a few after school technology viewing sessions for families without technology or work to find a technology buddy.
DeleteI love this idea. It speaks to the book The Learning Gap where different countries were compared, and the U.S. did not end up on top. What they found was that with increased engagement and higher order expectations, kids in comparative other countries excelled over kids taught in a traditional classroom environment. This gives kids the opportunity to experience learning in a different manner and re-experience the learning as they need to. It also allows teachers to work with kids more. The focus is then shifted from instruction to learning.
ReplyDeleteA focus on learning is the language of a true PLC. I love it!
DeleteCool way for kids to share what they want to say.
ReplyDeleteThis example also states that if students do not have internet access, they could be exposed to the information at school, during the school day.
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what I was thinking...if it's important to us, then we will find a way to make it happen.
DeleteProviding additional support during the school day is key in a PLC, we can do it as we script our interventions for next year.
DeleteYes! No homework excuses now; seems like parents would be motivated to get on-line. As an extra incentive, perhaps we would have a collection of basic netbooks available for rent.
ReplyDeleteRenting netbooks is an interesting thought. We will have to look into that and let parents know about that service.
DeleteThis is an interesting idea, may be a bit of a challenge for our little ones. I have been using the web site and computer activities that support our math program in the classroom. Perhaps I can start by having families pull it up and review chapters that may have been a bit more difficult for their child. More of a review, instead of instruction...
ReplyDeleteMy biggest problem is that I am still learning to use technology in all these new ways, and I'm slow at it! I'm trying to figure out how to find the time to add it to the things I'm already doing, and/or want to do. Time...time...time...AHHHHHHH!
The great thing about 21st Century learning is that is does not have to be totally computer bases, it really is any type of learning that allows students to critically think, create, be innovative, and communicate to the world.
DeleteIt's an interesting idea. I could definitely incorporate that in my services with students. If I knew what lessons were being done when in the general ed classrooms, I can design my services around the language the students need to understand and express what they learned in that lesson.
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