Flipped Classroom

I know that a lot of the discussion this week revolved around the idea of the flipped classroom, and in most cases, everyone seemed to just on board the flipped classroom train!  I hate to be a Debby Downer (lol), but I am not one of them.  Now, I am speaking specifically for the grade that I teach (3rd), but I do not see this as something that I would use in my classroom in the near future, or really...ever.  

The following are some downsides to using the flipped classroom model: 

1. Students may not have access to the technology needed to complete the lessons at home. 
2. Requiring students to learn the lessons at home requires time.  Many teachers do not believe in giving homework, and this could definitely rob a child the time to just be a kid when they get home from school. 
3. Lecturing does not = learning.  "The flipped classroom is built on a traditional model of teaching and learning.  I lecture - you intake.  While this method of teaching works for some learners, many others thrive with a model that takes a more constructivist approach" (Nielson, 2011). 

The above information was taken from a fellow blogger, Lisa Nielson.  You can find her blog at: http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com 

Although I am not a firm believe of the flipped classroom in the elementary setting, I believe that it could work in the high school setting, although I do not think that it should be used for every lesson.

It is said that, "Devoting class time to application of concepts might give instructors a better opportunity to detect errors in thinking."  Flipped classrooms also leave more time for collaborative projects during class time, where students can reinforce what was learned at home through hand-on, motivating activities.  

I can see both sides to using the flipped classroom model, but for now, I think I will stick to what is working for me. :)

The following cite includes a lot of great information on how to flip your classroom.  There are also a few good videos to watch: http://www.flippedclassroom.com/

Edcause. (2012). 7 things you should know about flipped classrooms. http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf. Retrieved on October 11, 2013.