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Joe Crawford
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Our Technology Vision

Gainesville City S.S.
collaborating with other
staff to use information
technology to better serve
the Systems constituents
(students, faculty, staff,
administrators,Instructional
Technology Specialist*and
the public)

Flipping the
Classroom
Flipping the classroom is
another way that
Gainesville City Schools
can meet the evolving
needs of our students as
technology becomes more
widespread and students
autonomy becomes more
prevalent.

What is Flipping the Classroom?

Flipping the Classroom makes lessons available to students
online. Teachers keep lessons up to date online so that students
can remediate on past content and preview upcoming content
before entering a traditional classroom.

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Students and Parents can access

material 24/7

Students can complete work at

home (No More Snow Days)

Students can re-watch lessons

as many times as they need/like

Teachers get more individual

time with students who need
help

Students come to class with

more background about the
lesson and content.

What do we need?
School Requirements
Teachers need to upload
screencasts or video clips of
lessons
Teachers will need to keep a blog
where students can ask questions
and receive feedback
Software such as Blackboard or
Desire2Learn would be helpful for
organization and implementation.

Student Requirement
Students will need reliable
access to computers and
internet at home
Students will need to keep
a disciplined schedule to
access the
lessons/modules

What would it look like?

Teachers would keep up to date modules for students to access

and follow. The modules would consist of links to videos,
practice, examples, and assignments of lessons. Students
progress would be logged automatically and students can turn in
work online.

How do we make it work?

1. Teachers need to be familiar with the goals of a flipped
classroom.
2. Teachers need to be trained on software.
3. Teachers need to work as Grade Level Teams to create
modules that are effective and engaging.
4. Students need to be guided into a gradual move to a
completely flipped classroom.
5. Rome wasnt built in a day. This will take planning, time,
development, and dedication.

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Who would it benefit?

Upper grades would find this the most helpful
(4th and 5th).
This practice can loop with the students into
Middle School and High School as a way for
teachers to differentiate and offer new courses
for students.

Is it expensive?
No. There are open source products we can
use to create the screencasts and posting is
just as easy and just as free.
If we like how things are going, we can
purchase a system such as Blackboard to stay
organized.

How do we start?
The best way to start is small.
With the help of the Instructional Technology
Specialist, I suggest we gradually move one
class in each grade to being flipped.
This gradual approach will help students and
teachers not become overwhelmed.

Does it support Common

Core?
All standards can be addressed using the
Flipped Classroom.
Math, ELA, Science, and Social Studies all
have vast online resources that teachers can
use along side their screencasts.

What about
Differentiation?
Differentiation is also supported by the variety of
instructional strategies that can be incorporated.
WebQuests
Simulations
Reading / Writing
Creating/
Video
Games

Diverse Learners?
Using online resources opens the door wide
open to helping diverse learners.
Any language barriers can be broken down
with free translators available online.
Economic Issues can be addressed because
these files can be accessed anywhere an
internet connection exists. (Free at Library)

Will a Flipped Classroom

provide
Authentic/Meaningful
learning?

Students will be able to review and learn at

their own pace before going into the
classroom to discuss their findings. This group
discussion and collaboration after being
exposed to the material will support authentic
and deep learning. Higher order thinking skills
will be used as students develop their ideas
together in the classroom and work together
to produce authentic evidence of learning.

Helping the Faculty

As with any transition, change can be hard.
Ongoing monthly faculty meetings will be held to
meet and discuss problems or ideas for
expansion.
Because the change is gradual, not everyone is
expected to be a master overnight. As the pilot
teachers learn, they will be mentors for others in
their grade levels.

Keeping it safe
Of course, anytime we have students and
computers, we have to be concerned with their
safety.
Never require students to use private information
(First & Last, GTID, S.S.)
I recommend using a number system to identify
students.
Keep grades in a private file as well.

Possible Pitfalls?
DeMaio and Oakes explain that although
Flipping the Classroom offers new
independence for students, if they do not
follow through with watching the lesson prior
to class, the method fails (2014). They also
continue to explain that collaboration between
students is crucial because some students will
comprehend more from the recorded lesson
than others (DeMaio & Oakes, 2014).

Final Thoughts
Flipping the Classroom is a
great way to allow students
to become more independent
and self driven learners.
Flipping the Classroom allows
students to research and
learn anywhere, anytime.
Flipping the Classroom also
makes content available to
parents, which can be very
helpful at home.

Unfortunately, in a Title 1 school

system like Gainesville, reliable
internet connection can be an
issue.
Although internet and computer
access is free at the public
library, using those resources
everyday may not be feasible.
Change is hard. There will be
teachers who arent interested. I
say its worth a try.

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References
DeMaio, D., & Oakes, C. Flipping the Classroom with Screencasts. Radiologic Technology, 85, 340-343.

Flipped (Image) Retrieved from http://www.edudemic.com/tag/flipped-classroom/

GirlonComp (Photograph). Retrieved from http://www.pittstate.edu/TCC/
KidsonComp ( Photograph). Retrieved from http://degreedirectory.org/articles/
School_District_Introduces_Bring_Your_Own_Laptop_Policy.html
Question Mark (Image) Retrieved from http://bartonmiller.edublogs.org/question-comment-page
Studentatcomputer (Photograph). Retrieved from http://www.cwu.edu/~mclaughlie/epals.html
Teacherandstudent (Photograph). Retrieved from http://www.themindfulword.org/2010/teachingmindfully-present-presence/
VS (Slide) Retrieved from http://www.dreambox.com/blog/flipped-classroom-elementary-school-too