Coming from a news media background it's probably redundant to say that I believe in the power of technology in order to keep us informed and knowledgeable. As technology has reshaped the way we learn, as instruments of instruction, we need to include and keep up with technology-based learning in the classrooms at a rapid rate.
The flipped classroom can be a powerful tool in the contexts of World Languages and ESL.
When the flipped classroom technique is balanced with good teaching and classroom activities that promote student engagement, learning can become more meaningful and independent. Encouraging teachers to move beyond the passive lecture format and hve them assign videos that introduce content for homework the day before the lesson can help the teacher assess prior knowledge and aids in determining what information needs to be imparted so that the students begin the lesson/unit "on the same page".
Flipping the class allows teachers to place the primary focus of the instruction on active vs. passive involvement which can create lasting and strong learning strategies. Needless to say, the task of keeping teachers an integral part of the learning process requires that teachers not necessarily depend on technology, but figure out how they can make these tools work best in the classroom.
Using web-based learning in the World Language setting is powerful because of its visual impact and the ability to pause / play the material so students can work at their own pace in the convenience in a relaxed environment without the time constraints of the classroom.
When the flipped classroom technique is balanced with good teaching and classroom activities that promote student engagement, learning can become more meaningful and independent. Encouraging teachers to move beyond the passive lecture format and hve them assign videos that introduce content for homework the day before the lesson can help the teacher assess prior knowledge and aids in determining what information needs to be imparted so that the students begin the lesson/unit "on the same page".
Flipping the class allows teachers to place the primary focus of the instruction on active vs. passive involvement which can create lasting and strong learning strategies. Needless to say, the task of keeping teachers an integral part of the learning process requires that teachers not necessarily depend on technology, but figure out how they can make these tools work best in the classroom.
Using web-based learning in the World Language setting is powerful because of its visual impact and the ability to pause / play the material so students can work at their own pace in the convenience in a relaxed environment without the time constraints of the classroom.
