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Online Class November 18, 2013 All work due by November 25, 2013  Technology and Pedagogy Trends for Classrooms: Flipped Classrooms Objectives: Describe the concept of flipped classrooms. Analyze the pros and cons of the flipped classroom. Explore tools for creating flipped classroom lessons.


 * IMPORTANT! You must be sure to __read all directions carefully__ so that you fully understand the steps in this learning experience and all related requirements. **

Watch the following short video clip and be prepared to describe the concept of the flipped classroom after viewing.

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Please complete the following activity after viewing the Teaching for Tomorrow video clip. If the form doesn't load properly for some reason, you can use the link below. Link to Google Doc Question Form

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Next, read the following articles and watch the Ted Talks video related to Flipped Classrooms. Be sure to read and view carefully as you will be asked to use text support for your answers later.

7 Things You Should Know About Flipped Classrooms (2012 - Educause) Flip Your Students' Learning (March 2013 Educational Leadership) What is the Flipped Classroom and Why Is It Amazing? With Infographic (December 2012 Forbes) What Flipped Classrooms Can (and Can't) Do for Education (March 2013 - NEA Today)

Watch the TED Talks Video Salman Khan: Let's Use Video to Reinvent Education (2011) media type="custom" key="24155636"


 * __On the SFU Blackboard discussion board__, answer the following question and then read and respond to at least two of your classmates' replies. Although this question asks you to consider the Flipped Classroom from a personal perspective, you **must** base your original response on a blend of personal experience and specific information from the articles and the video. Be sure to __//**use specific text support from at least four of the five sources (articles/video)**//__ in your response in order to receive full credit!

__**Question:**__ Analyze and discuss the pros and cons of the idea of the flipped classroom from your specific perspective in education (ex: as a parent, as a second grade teacher, as a middle school learning support teacher, as a high school history teacher). Although you will use your personal experiences in crafting your response, be sure to draw specific support from the texts above.

The rubric for this task is below.

Responses are backed with some facts and references from readings and/or video. Some postings are merely opinions. || Responses are off topic or contribute little to the community knowledge base. Responses are rarely backed with facts and references from readings or other credible sources. Most postings are merely generalized opinions. ||
 * **Criteria ** || **Excellent ** || **Satisfactory ** || **Needs Improvement ** ||
 * **<span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Participation ** || <span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Posts at least one original response and replies thoughtfully to at least two classmate’s responses (total). Posts early enough that others can read and respond. || <span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Posts at least one response and replies to at least two classmate’s responses (total). Posts before deadline. || <span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Does not post an original response or does not reply adequately to classmate’s responses. Posts are not recorded before deadline. ||
 * **<span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Quality ** || <span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Responses demonstrate thoughtful analysis and reflection of pros and cons. Responses are backed with facts/references from readings and/or video (text support from four sources) and not merely generalized opinions. || <span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Responses are on topic and show understanding of the topic being discussed.
 * **<span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Professionalism ** || <span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Communications use professional language and are considerate of class members. Postings contain few grammar errors or typographical errors which do not detract from readability. || <span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Communications are generally professional and considerate of class members. Postings contain few grammar errors or typographical errors. || <span style="font-family: "Adobe Garamond Pro","serif";">Communications are considerate of class members. Postings contain many grammar errors or typographical errors leading to difficulty with readability. ||

It is now time to consider various technology tools that could be used to facilitate a flipped classroom. The most important one is a screen-cast or recording tool. SMARTboard and Promethean board software both offer the ability to record screen actions within their software. __**<span style="color: #800080; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Your task is to find screencast tool or other online presentation tool (free, of course) and create a short instructional presentation or video **__. You must consider how you can share this presentation/video with me and your classmates. Can you send a URL (web link)? Does it create a file somewhere that can be viewed? Will it post to YouTube, TeacherTube or another site? Can you embed it? It is important that you consider the way you will share this presentation since you will be sharing them in our next face-to-face class. There are many, many tools and apps that will suffice.

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 * If you find a tool that is easy to use and would like to share it with the group, please upload it and tag it screencast using the Diigo EDUC 582 group.

Prezi SlideShare Google Docs (Presentation) CamStudio Open Broadcast Software Screencast-O-Matic Screenr.com Show Me (I used the app for iPad- very easy) ScreenChomp (iPad app)

My sample is below. I created it using the free ShowMe app for the iPad. It uploaded to their site which allowed me to embed the video here. (Note: I haven't upgraded to iOS7 yet). media type="custom" key="24156300"

<span style="color: #008080; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">SELF-ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST- Aside from reading and viewing the materials on this page, did you also complete the following? <span style="color: #008080; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">1) Complete the After Video: Quick Write (Google Doc survey on this page) <span style="color: #008080; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">2) Post at least one original response and reply to at least two classmates on Blackboard course discussion board (pros and cons of flipped classrooms) <span style="color: #008080; font-family: "Comic Sans MS",cursive;">3) Create a very short instructional presentation or video to share with your classmates in class on November 25th (with a plan for how to share)

Your class session is now complete. Enjoy your week!