SET - Demystifying the "Flipped Classroom"

Demystifying the "Flipped Classroom"

John Solis, Online Teaching and Learning Services
Emily Hunter, Hankamer School of Business

The flipped classroom is a pedagogical approach in which content delivery medium (e.g., lecture) and homework switch places. The flipped classroom concept draws upon principles of active learning, differentiated learning, collaboration, student engagement, and blended course design. The value of flipped learning is in the repurposing of class time into a setting where students can practice applying their knowledge, have their misconceptions corrected, and interact with peers in hands-on activities. Although implementing a flipped classroom places several demands on faculty and requires students to adjust their learning habits and expectations for class meetings, this approach has the potential to bring about a distinctive shift in priorities—from merely covering material to helping students construct their own knowledge (Educause Learning Initiative, 2012). Inviting discussion and drawing on experience with real classes, this session will provide an overview of the flipped learning cycle (pre-class, in-class, and post-class activities), identify common myths, and address content delivery and assessment strategies.