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A brief description of what a flipped classroom is NOT and what one should look like.

Issues with flipping the classroom...interesting areas for discussion.

Even that Twitter thing the kids are into these days, with its 140-characters and its perpetual haze of pound signs, has its uses-and quick, simple ways a bit more accessible than facebook. Here are 28 to get you started.

Scott Mies, Hawley junior high math teacher, flipped classroom website.

"Google Forms is a great tool and I hope to use it more throughout this year. Take a look here for a more detailed introduction and guide to using and creating a Google Form "

"Pear Deck makes it easy to plan and build interactive lessons directly from your Google Drive that promote active learning in the classroom. As students interact with the lesson, real-time data provides instructors the feedback they need to adapt teaching on-the-fly." Currently in limited beta testing, but you can sign up and be part of the first test groups trying this out.

"You may feel like it's just one more thing to add to your plate. In reality, figuring out more efficient ways of working means you have more time to devote to your students, more time to be creative, and more time to relax and recharge your batteries."

Need something to brighten your walls and engage your students? Scroll through our poster series to find free eye-catching and educational images that you can download, print, use and share. Browse our ever-growing collection of data-rich educational infographics, on topics including dyslexia, fluency, technology, and more. Through these infographics, you can absorb information at a glance and expand your knowledge about diverse topics relevant to education.

"Technology is unavoidable, and while some teachers may still feel hesitant about the changes that are coming fast and furiously in the wake of these advancements, most teachers want to embrace the potential. Teachers that are successfully integrating educational technology in their classrooms are beacons for their peers - and there is much they can teach us. Teachers who are successfully using edtech to grow their students share these ten important traits"

"You have probably used Forms to create a survey or give a quiz, but that's not all Forms can do! Here are 25 different ways you can use Google Forms in your Classroom - with an example for each!"

"Educators must start with the end goal in mind: college and career readiness. To get there, students must be able to read independently and proficiently at a certain level, and fluently apply math foundations."

I'd like to dispel myths about 1:1 environments. My assertions are not based on opinion, but on evidence directly observed in secondary classrooms at Burlington High School and from the students that traverse these halls daily.

47+ Interesting Ways to Use ThingLink in the Classroom; A collaborative slideshow

"In today's world of video recording capabilities, it only seems fitting to utilize this advanced technology to record one's teaching. Teachers can use classroom video recording much like athletes do. Athletes review video tapes in order to critique and analyze their performances, while also generating ideas and ways to improve their next performance."

"Looking for some practical ways to get more out of your classroom tech? Check out these eight tips for ideas on how to use technology to enhance your students' learning"

"This great infographic from Always Prepped outlines 7 lessons from teachers who use technology that we can all learn from, regardless of how much or little technology usage is happening in your classroom or school."

Watch Graham Johnson's Parent Information Video about what flipping the classroom means for parents.

TeachEm is a free and user friendly digital tool that allows users to capture YouTube content, organize it, and add time stamped flashcards to guide the learning. It's simple, smart and efficient which makes it a good tool for busy teachers interested in implementing a Flipped Classroom instructional model.

Interactive whiteboards are a great way for teachers to engage classrooms in learning. While many teachers are spending hours a day creating their own activities for their interactive whiteboards, there are tons of free sources to help teachers learn about and use IWBs with students.

"Each question in an OpenEd assessment has an instructional resource attached to it that is hand-picked to target that exact learning objective. Students take quizzes, then play videos/games to address knowledge gaps whenever they miss a question!" Here is a quick video on how to tie your Google Classroom to an OpenEd assessment: https://youtu.be/3BCUTuHDKzo