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"Flipped classroom is a new concept that has been making the rounds for sometime now. Educational Technology and Mobile Learning has already covered this topic in some previous posts ( see Flipped Classroom A New Learning Revolution, and Great Video Tutorials on Flipped Classroom).In this post, we are providing you with a new and updated infographic on Flipped Classroom. "

Shares both positive and negative examples straight from classroom teachers. Good food for thought and consideration if you're attempting the model!

"Does anyone have any suggestions for apps, uses, or creative ideas for iPad use in the Spanish classroom? I teach 7th grade Spanish and would love to begin implementing iPads into my classroom"

""What are you doing in your classroom now, that you could turn over to your students to do themselves?""

Sylvia has shared several terrific Twitter resources in her post! She is working with 4th & 5th grade classrooms just as we were discussing on Tuesday and Thursday! Take a look at the Twitter Spectrum (by Terry Heick) that she embedded - particularly the Watch section for our younger students!

Here is another post by Ms. Kirch sharing her classroom setup. boy, don't you wish your classroom were that big!

Skype in the classroom has added several new projects! It is another resource for finding ways to work collaboratively across the globe!

Article that references studies on flipping the classroom

"The new building blocks for learning in a complex world This important resource introduces a framework for 21st Century learning that maps out the skills needed to survive and thrive in a complex and connected world. 21st Century content includes the basic core subjects of reading, writing, and arithmetic-but also emphasizes global awareness, financial/economic literacy, and health issues. The skills fall into three categories: learning and innovations skills; digital literacy skills; and life and career skills. This book is filled with vignettes, international examples, and classroom samples that help illustrate the framework and provide an exciting view of twenty-first century teaching and learning. Explores the three main categories of 21st Century Skills: learning and innovations skills; digital literacy skills; and life and career skills Addresses timely issues such as the rapid advance of technology and increased economic competition Based on a framework developed by the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21) The book contains a DVD with video clips of classroom teaching. For more information on the book visit www.21stcenturyskillsbook.com."

"Building a relationship means that you've opened a door for them to learn, making them receptive to what you have to say and giving them confidence to contribute as well."

"I don't think you should ever miss this slide from Tom Barret. It is one of the best ones available online that provides awesome tips on how teachers can use iPad in their classrooms. "

Examples and pitfalls of flipping a class.

Khan Academy has a Coaching feature that allows students to practice a new skill and receive immediate feedback. You can also track student progress. Now the classroom can be used for valuable discussions like how specific skills can be applied in their real world (relevanancy). Or to allow peer to peer teaching, small group instruction, and one on one instruction when all else fails.

Great questions for anyone thinking about incorporating IPads into the classroom with the focus solely on the instructional piece of technology.

This could be the to do or not to do questions for incorporating technology into a classroom setting.

How does this finding impact our work with blended/flipped learning? How does this finding impact our conversations in the classroom?

This fosters the idea that classroom discussions and activities are necessary when a blended/flipped environment is practiced. The face to face interactions are were the true learning and connections are made.

One of my students described the flipped class as his "Reverse class, the one where we teach ourselves by watching videos and then doing the work in class" He viewed it as a teacher replacement. Video is cool, but a moving screen is not the draw, if it is a boring teacher, talking about boring stuff on a moving screen - I can't see how we magically think that is more engaging than a stand and deliver, sit and get lecture.

Insightful.

Students doing their own research! Students teaching each other! Shelley Wright now focuses on helping her students learn to learn. She models her journey and helps them develop their own skills. Reminds me of our work together!

"The learning model that supports artists and inventors, scientists and musicians is a powerful framework that can support the work of readers and writers in our classrooms. When you hear the word workshop, what do you think about? What space do you envision? What tools would you expect to be surrounded with? How do you see the time being used? How would that image change when you put the word "reading" in front of it? The day to day routine of Reader's and Writers Workshop can be broken down to a number of activities, which can be arranged according to your own time table and students. Lessons will vary, depending on your grade, your class needs, but the workshop structure remains the same across grade and content areas."

Ideas for ways to utilize Edmodo in the classroom.

"Last night, I had the privilege of presenting at the Reform Symposium on something I am very passionate about - giving students a voice through blogging. In fact, I find whenever you can give students a voice in your classroom leads to a much more engaged learning environment. While the archives will not be up for another week or so I did want to share the slides I used for my message. "

Teaching with Historic Places (TwHP) uses properties listed in the National Park Service's National Register of Historic Places to enliven history, social studies, geography, civics, and other subjects. TwHP has created a variety of products and activities that help teachers bring historic places into the classroom.