Flipped Classroom: Future of Education? [INFOGRAPHIC]
New technology is opening new doors in classrooms all over the world as more teachers are using a flipped classroom model to deliver their content. Â A flipped classroom is a different approach for traditional classwork and homework. In the flipped model, a teacher will record or post video lectures instead of lecturing in class, and then student will watch the lectures as homework on a computer or mobile device. Â This frees up class time to be spent on various activities and practicing the skills while the teacher guides students through the exercises.
Relatively new a decade ago, learning management systems, mobile devices, and social sharing networks makes this concept a reality. In fact, according to one study (see infographic below provided by WeAreTeachers), despite the new technology, 70% of teachers have not yet flipped their classroom. Â In most cases, teachers avoid it because they don’t feel that their students have reliable access to the proper technologies.
Still, the barriers to entry are becoming less of a hazard. Familiar programs like YouTube, Edmodo, and the like are opening doors for students. Â That said, it will likely take time before we see a flipped classroom on a large scale. Roughly 33% of teachers have indicated that they are not sure the content they usually deliver in class can be effectively delivered in short online courses. Â What would likely need to happen is a change in lessons plans, which can take tens (if not hundreds) of hours.
Nonetheless, the future is bright. If I were to guess, I suspect we’ll see the flipped model trickle down – used primary in university settings and then eventually in a K-12 setting.
Justin Ferriman
@LearnDashLMS