3. Little About Me
• BS Chemistry, History, MEd 2nd Ed, MS Geosciences
• 13 years as a R&D chemist
• 5 years at GR Catholic Central HS
• Last 18 years Comstock Park HS
• Courses Taught- Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physical Science,
Honors Physical Science, US History
• Stand and deliver
• Time for change
4. What Is A Flipped Class
• Short video lectures are viewed by students at home before the class session,
while in-class time is devoted to exercises, projects, or discussions. The video
lecture is often seen as the key ingredient.
• Flipped Class Example
5. It Is Not About The Video, Kinda
• The flipped class allows time for the teacher to help students with concepts,
problems, questions in the classroom.
6. It Is Not About The Video, Kinda
• Students able to work at their own pace.
7. It Is Not About The Video, Kinda
• Multiple activities take place in the classroom.
8. It Is Not About The Video, Kinda
• Student homework now becomes viewing the lecture outside of class. This is
where you get to be creative!
9. Statistics
• In 2012, 48% of teachers flipped at least one lesson, in 2014 it is up to 78%
• 96% of teachers who have flipped a lesson would recommend that method to others
• 46% of teachers researched have been teaching for more than 16 years, but are moving towards
flipped classrooms
• Source: http://www.learndash.com/interesting-flipped-classroom-statistics
10. More Statistics
• 9 out of 10 teachers noticed a positive change in student engagement since
flipping their classroom (up 80% from 2012)
• 71% of teachers indicated that grades of their students have improved since
implementing a flipped classroom strategy
• Of the teachers who do not flip their classroom lessons, 89% said that they
would be interested in learning more about the pedagogy
• Source: http://www.learndash.com/interesting-flipped-classroom-statistics
11. How I Started
• Gas Law Video staring Jonathan Bergmann and Aaron Sams
• Required Reading
15. Getting Started
• Be comfortable with your content delivery method-
• What works for you- recorded PowerPoints, video your lectures in class, rival
George Lucas
16. Getting Started
• Do not be afraid to try new things- bring in other staff, family members,
podcasts.
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Steve Virkstis – Teacher at Comstock Park High School
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