Setting up a Flipped Classroom

I want to share this resource with you from Keith Hughes on how to set up a flipped classroom. Remember to check out the resources he shares.

EDpuzzle

An excellent tool for your flipped classroom is EDpuzzle. With this tool you can crop a video to only use the portion you need for your specific class. Another feature is you can add your own voice by inserting audio notes or recording over the video. The embed quiz feature allows you to add questions at random points in the video to engage students and check their understanding of the material.

With EDpuzzle you can locate video from a number of sources including Youtube, Teacher Tube, Khan Academy, TED and LearnZillion. Once complete you can upload your completed video to the EDpuzzle library.

Click here to visit the site.

INTRODUCING EDpuzzle

Edpuzzle Demo Playlist

Edited Video Created with EDpuzzle

                                        I have uploaded both my edited video and the original for you to see the difference between the two and get an idea of the options available to edit your video with EDpuzzle. 

 Below is the original video from My Smart Hands.

NEARPOD

Nearpod is a great app that allows you to access a library of resources to engage your students. You can also create your own lesson and upload to the library. The tool allows for synchronized delivery to students in real time with control of the screen by the teacher as well as student submission of responses to questions. There is also the homework mode where the students can access the lessons for a flipped lesson or simply for review of content.

Quick Overview: Creating Presentations


The Nearpod App is available on the following platforms:

• Google Play
• App Store (Apple)
• Web app (Nearpod)
• Windows store (Free download)

For more information on Nearpod click here.
You can also visit Making Tech Simple.com for other tutorials.

@TechTeacherJSam

TED ED LESSONS

Consider using TED Ed video resource bank to organize your flipped classroom lesson. Videos from a wide range of topics are available and you are given the option of customizing the lesson to suit your specific class. Once complete you can share your lesson for other users of the TED Ed community to use or share.

FLIP YOUR CLASSROOM WITH AUDACITY

The flipped classroom model has been considered one of the 'hot topics' in education supporting the blended learning environment. This model changes the traditional method of instruction allowing teachers to engage students indirectly outside of the classroom. Teachers use short video lectures which students view at home or wherever they choose and further discussion or follow-up is done in the classroom.  This gives the teacher more time to address key issues with students. There is no set formula for using the flipped classroom model and teachers cannot see this as an end in itself. 


A plethora of easy to use technology tools makes the creation of learning resources less daunting and challenging than in previous years. For those who feel their creativity has waned or needs a dose of inspiration, a wide range  of resources are also available online for free download. Learning must be fun and engaging. 


Audacity is a free open source software tool that can be used to record and edit live or pre-recorded sounds which can be downloaded for playback in several formats.  This tool is very easy to use and available for download across multiple platforms. 


Using Audacity
The classroom teacher can get very creative with Audacity:

• Record live audio for playback to students
• Create audio story, poetry or narration with or without background music
• Record an interview 
• Creating a mashup - blending several tracks by a process of overlaying 
• Change the speed or pitch of a recording which can be useful in creating a dramatic dialogue
• Record your own podcast which you can upload to your blog or website
• Give students the tool to explore and spark their inventiveness 

Remember: Every child can learn.

This is just the tip of the iceberg.  You can access additional information from the official audacity website. For a free download of this software click here. 

@TechTeacherJSam