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The guide school leaders need to reap the rewards of education’s most exciting new trend. Flipping classrooms—using class time for hands-on learning and “off loading” the lecture portion of lessons to teacher-created videos or other technology presentations assigned as homework—is taking schools by storm. But like all hot trends, it is important to apply this innovation intelligently, especially at the system-wide level. This book makes a persuasive case to leaders for the potential benefits of flipping. Backed by powerful data and compelling anecdotes, this book covers: Data on positive student outcomes in terms of achievement and motivation How flipping gives teachers more time to work with students one-on-one and encourage peer learning Ways flipping can benefit teacher learning and collaboration Why flipping encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning How flipping engages students in 21st century skills Ways flipping is budget and resource-friendly With this book, you can take a major step towards the future of education, utilizing technology and advanced understanding of how students learn best.
Flipping Maximizes Time for Active Learning
Flipping Maximizes Time for Active Learning
Career and Technical Education
Diane Walters, Sewanhaka High School, Floral Park, New York
Diane Walters worked in the information technology industry for 20 years before entering teaching. She was drawn to flipping because she has always been interested in being on the cutting edge. She teaches in a diverse high school, and her students have a range of academic skill levels and interests. Over the years, she had been frustrated by how difficult it is to keep all members of a class engaged at once. Too often, those who know the material get bored in class and can become disruptive; students at the other end of the spectrum, frustrated by material they find confusing, ...
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