One of the greatest gifts we can give students is the tools to learn independently. This landmark teaching methodology employs elements of UDL, Blended Learning, Standards Based Grading and Asynchronous Mastery. This model is being used in classrooms from kindergarten through the college levels and in all subject matters.
Flipped classrooms are now hubs of learning where the teachers interact individually with every student every day. This facilitates differentiation of learning for all students. Advanced students can move ahead and struggling students are given the extra help that they need. Students spend more time interacting with teachers and the content rather than “sitting and getting” from the teachers.
Part of meeting the learning needs of each student involves scheduling flexibility. This is made possible in the flipped classroom by leveraging vodcasting technology to deliver content. No longer is the entire class schedule dictated by the teacher’s content delivery schedule. Instead, each student learns and masters objectives in ways that are meaningful to them and on a time schedule that is appropriate for them.
