3. 5 Steps to using in a classroom
STEP 1: Figure out where the flipped classroom
makes the most sense for your course
What in-class activities to you rarely have time
to complete during class?
What topics to students struggle to
understand the most?
What topics would students benefit the most
from by applying in the classroom where they
are guided?
4. 5 Steps to using in a classroom
STEP 2: Spend class time engaging student
in application activities with feedback
Respond to questions students may still
have after doing out of class work
Require students to apply course
concepts in problem solving activities
Use the power of students working
together to teach each other
5. 5 Steps to using in a classroom
STEP 3: Clarify connections between inside and outside
of class learning
What part of the homework assignment could be
moved inside of class to help students apply the
content?
What practice do students need inside of class to
prepare them for the assignment completed after
class?
What content do students need to know before class to
successfully engage in the learning activity during class?
6. 5 Steps to using in a classroom
STEP 4: Adapt your materials for students to
acquire course content in preparation for class
What will students need to read or view in
advance to class?
Traditional materials can be used like
Textbooks or relevant articles
Online video or audio content
Provide a way to ask questions outside of
class
7. 5 Steps to using in a classroom
STEP 5: Extend learning beyond class
through individual and collaborative
practice
o Use discussion board or academic social
media to extend ideas developed in class
o Encourage student to create informal
learning groups
8. Pros and Cons of Flipping
PROS
Kids who were absent
can stay current
Helps those who don’t
get the lesson the first
time
Can use online sources
to check for
comprehension
Student-centered
learning
Efficient
CONS
Digital divide: some
students don’t have the
technology
Skill, practice, and front-
end work to make
videos interesting
Don’t get direct
feedback from students
to help gauge
comprehension
Relies on preparation
and trust