Life in aFlipped Classroom

By: Chris Smrkecsmrke@esc-toronto.com

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Part 1What is a

Flipped Classroom?

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Core Concepts• Not just watching videos or doing work at home• Best use of in-class face time• Decide what you can take out• Increase student autonomy and sense of

accomplishment(Sams & Bergman; Tucker; Lage, Platt, and Treglia)

How I use it

• Create my own videos (More on that in part 2)

• Used in a communicative grammar class• Grammar instruction viewed for homework• Class time used for questions, concerns, and practice

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Source: commons.wikimedia.org

Benefits

• Supports different learning styles

• More natural and authentic listening practice

• Can incorporate elements of the CLB

(i.e. listening and writing competencies assessedby listening to the presentation and taking notes)

• Extra focused speaking practice in class

• Control over the material students are exposed to

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Drawbacks

• Non-completion

• Hesitance to ask for clarification

• Students feel overwhelmed

• Learning curve and initial timecommitment by teachers(finding or making your own videos)

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Possible Solutions

• Assign concrete tasks (e.g. take notes,

answer questions, etc.)

• Create examples or summaries to assess

comprehension (Don't ask if they

understand, see if they understand)

• Ensure proper level and scaffolding across

videos

• Start small – one video per month

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Have a QR code/barcode scanner on your phone?

Check out this useful handout! It assigns a concrete task (copy an example from the video) and then checks comprehension (create your own example).

If you don't have a barcode scanner, type the following link into your web browser (it is case sensitive)

Link - bit.ly/FlipAssign

Here's another example of assigning aconcrete task. In this case, the students areasked to listen to the video and put theinformation in a chart.

Now, let's connect it to the CLB.

What skills could this task assess?

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Don't have a barcode scanner? Type the following link into your web browser (it is case sensitive)

Link - bit.ly/FlipFill

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Sources:Bergmann, Jonathan, and Aaron Sams. “Flip Your Students' Learning.” Educational Leadership, volume 70, number 6 (March 2013): 16-20. Web. 15 December 2014.

Lage, maureen J., Platt, Glenn J., and Michael Treglia. “Inverting the Classroom: A Gateway to Creating an Inclusive Learning Environment.” The Journal of Economic Education, volume 31, issue 1 (2000): 30-43. Web. 15 December 2014.

Tucker, Bill. “The Flipped Classroom.” Education Next, volume 12, number 1 (Winter 2012): n. page.Web. 15 December 2014.

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Part 2Tips + Tricks

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

When you start to think about making your own video, there are some things you'll need.

Necessary Materials

Notes A camera A classroom/ quiet space

YouLife in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Source: pixabay.com

Source: pixabay.com

Source: commons.wikimedia.org

Source: pixabay.com

Semi-necessary Materials

A tripod A video editor

Optional materials

A link shortener

Cloud Storage A friend A QR code generator

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Sour

ce: c

omm

ons.

wik

imed

ia.o

rg

Source: pixabay.com

Filming Tips

• Practice

• Know your space (and don't leave it)

• Engage with your audience (as if you

are in class)

• Board work (1 board/1 video)

• Use a video editor to trim the beginning

and end (if you don't have a friend

helping you)

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Knowing your space will help you stay in the frame and not get cut in half.

Other useful tools

Bitly (or other link shortener)

• web-based• shortens links• modifiable• free to register and use

Compare:

https://www.dropbox.com/s/jxl9epc98vizfoz/CG%206%20-%20Unit%2027%20-%20Reflexive%20and%20Reciprocal%20Pronouns.pdf?dl=0

with

http://bit.ly/cg6unit27notes

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

QR Codes

• Mobile technology• Free to use• Free scanner apps• Need to have a smartphone

e.g. http://www.qrstuff.comhttps://www.the-qrcode-generator.com

Dropbox / Google Drive

• Cloud storage (web-based storage)• Free to register• Document availability anywhere

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Want to see what I give my students to get them to watch the videos? Scan the code.

Still don't have a barcode scanner? Type in the link:

bit.ly/FlipEnhance

Have a look at the notes I make available to the students. The nice thing about cloud storage is that my students and I can access it anywhere, anytime. The link is:bit.ly/FlipNotes

Any Questions?

Life in a Flipped Classroom – Chris Smrke – TESL Ottawa Conference 2016

Are you using Focus on Grammar 3B?Do you want to try flipping your classroom but don't have time to film a bunch of videos?

Use mine! Scan the code to get to my Grammar Playlist. It contains videos for Units 17, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 28, 30, and 32. (or use the link – bit.ly/FlipPlaylist)