2011nov29schell

=1. The flipped classroom=

Consider the following video.

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More? @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-y9vR7YTak&feature=relmfu

Think ... pair .... share!

With technology how we teach and the way we teach have a huge potential for change. Consider a flipped classroom model.

Do these sound familiar?
- Teaching to the middle. - Higher level students not challenged. - Struggling students not receiving enough effective remediation - * 90% of classtime spent on delivery and review of content and 10% spent on application. - Applying learned skills outside of class away from support and guidance that leads to frustration, struggles or simply giving up and not doing. - not enough time for differentiation.

So think ... Content delivered outside of classroom and applied in the classroom.

All students are **engaged and challenged**. --- Video Explanation - @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aGuLuipTwg&feature=related

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Start small by considering doing a miniflip!
@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihggLVYYbcY&feature=related - Grade 3 even!


 * 1. Introduce tommorrow's topic today!**

Take up new content in the last part of the class and ask the students to respond via a survey. This way you can engage the students immediately the following day and then apply it.

polleverywhere.com : Watch a video and have students respond to a poll. - those who do not have internet at home should be encouraged

@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJKF4oAwwv0&feature=related

Example. Watch video above and address the poll --> @http://www.polleverywhere.com/free_text_polls/LTE4MjAzODA5MjU Direct link to poll question --> @http://www.pollev.com/jrswan Working - []


 * 2. Flip a lesson!**

Start by using a video, interactive website that introduces a concept and work off of an open inquiry that is group based. Present and share at end and summate understanding.

Example. Chemical reactivity - @http://ecommunity.pwsd76.ab.ca/course/view.php?id=1025


 * 3. Go full flipped with a lesson set, unit or course!**

Resources to build a flip off! (See section 4 how to go about making your own flips)

Khan's Academy -@http://www.khanacademy.org/

All things science! @http://learning4mastery.com/


 * 4. Ready to make your own?**

Consider fizz - Better than a front row seat! - @http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KsZLUvULgA&feature=related Generate and publish -@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yA7Izye-E3w&feature=related Setting up a workspace to record -@http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lbk5FcXi4fY&feature=related


 * More on flip classroom and design here (well worth the read) -@http://digitalsandbox.weebly.com/flipped-classroom.html


 * 5. Flipped Classrooms - It's not about the technology**

Enhancing the class and learning opportunity by implementing specific technologies - videos (for direct class instruction) - collaboration tools (google docs) - surveying tools (polleverywhere, smart response) - mobile devices (cell,ipad, ipods) - screencasting (targeted content) - flip cameras (student/staff generated and published content) - online assessment (moodle) - document camara (sharing the experience, exemplary work)

There is a wealth of resourceful individuals like you out there.
 * 6. Join a learning community**

Consider joining a learning community at your subject level that is already doing this!

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 * Ning Flip Classroom - []
 * Ning k-4 flip classroom - []
 * Collaborative Apprenticeship Program - The Flipped Classroom
 * proposing for next year. looking for interest at the moment.

=2. The document camera in the classroom=

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Critical Thinking Strategy - Decode the picture - introduce strategy - []

Set down an object, picture, model etc and have the students decode the piece!

Grade 2 - Social Studies - [|IN2.1] - Determine characteristics of a community.

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Decode using this document!

Gr. 6 Science Idea here on electricity - []

= = =3. Google docs and unlocking its potential in learning!= == Sign into Horizon's google docs portal Recently we applied for division wide access to our own google docs portal. Why google docs? @http://google.com/a/hzsd.ca //**Look up and Share with "Eyes on Education - Battling Boredom"**//
 * Sign in using your firstname.lastname / 1234.
 * Access most of Google's premiere collaboration tools here!
 * We hope to make this available for student use, awaiting tech committee approval.
 * //partner up in groups of 2 or 3 and read through the introduction.//
 * //Stop at the end of the first page and share//
 * How significant is his quest?
 * //Stop at the end of the second page and share//
 * Consider the 6 points: which 3 do you think are the most relevant?
 * //Stop at the end of the last page and share//
 * //Which "news" do you find more challenging to work with?//

**Talk to the Cloud**

 * - it's more than google docs.**
 * - Saving to the cloud allows one to access at home.**
 * -- good for docs, picures, calendars.**

**Working with google docs**
Creating a new document and sharing it with group members. Demonstrated. //**"Make a case for" - Student Engagement Activity**// >>
 * Brief over the table of contents of "Eyes on Education - Battling Boredom"and select a section that you would like to find out more strategies on! Before you go out and buy the book what can you find out about the suggested activities.
 * Research and compile a google doc with your group of several of the strategies you consider worthy of investigation.
 * Now make a case for the one strategy you think everyone should consider
 * Describe and give detail how the strategy works
 * Be prepared to defend:
 * How would this strategy make a case for engagement?

4. Get a blogger blog! The self challenge! - On your own time!
Now you are set and ready to become an active member of a connected learning community! **Take up the blog challenge!**
 * 1) Access blogger under "more" in your Google mailbox area and create an account
 * 2) Name your blog something interesting.
 * 3) Choose a template!

Blog prompt for today?

 * Think and prepare blog thought, as a 3-2-1.
 * 3 key ideas from the content today
 * 2 strategies or tools you would like to try
 * 1 commitment that you are making
 * Create your first post! Spice it with a graphic.

Complete your learning connection.
== Take the blog challenge! == Write one post a month. Possible blog prompts for future posts (blog entries)
 * Add your elbow partners blogs to your blogroll on your blog
 * We will check in on them and provide some feedback.
 * How has technology affected the way you teach?
 * Why go beyond your school and network?
 * One thing I did with my staff today is …
 * One thing I could not teach without is ….
 * ** other ideas? **