Magen Goforth

 Learning to adapt to teaching Net Generation students vs Baby Boomers and Generation X is essential to maintaining an effective classroom. Adapting will help create a more effective learning environment and success for students. Utilizing a flipped classroom concept is a great way to adjust and allow students to "evaluate, analyze, and synthesize" the information provided in each activity more efficiently.

My biggest takeaway from this lesson was the importance of the first five to ten minutes. This is the moment we have to set the tone for our students. We can grab their attention and interest them in what we are learning. The course noted that well-planned introductory activities save time and allow teachers to provide extra coverage of essential concepts. Students come more prepared and ready to learn more quickly. The lesson also noted the importance of closing activities. Making sure the content is memorable and functional. This will help students apply what they have learned and should… >>>

The section regarding content recovery was very interesting to me. I plan to use the key questions suggested, such as "How can I utilize the pre-recorded lectures to cover or supplement the content," and "How can I get students to produce products that provide content to others or demonstrate they comprehend the content?" to ensure that I'm meeting my learning objectives in a flipped classroom.

"It is important to remember that the flipped classroom is not all about pre-recorded lectures, videos, and technology. It's about learning. An adequately designed flipped classroom doesn't replace a teacher but gives teachers and their students more flexibility in a restructured learning environment." This statement stuck with me the most out of this module. I believe it is essential to understand the core of what a flipped classroom is about. We are still responsible for ensuring our students are participating and comprehending the information that is provided in our lectures. We can now help them navigate the application process. Which… >>>

This module pointed out the student perception of a flipped classroom and the benefit of accessibility for students with language barriers or for hearing impaired. I know that some students may feel this is additional homework, and some may not even do it, but I think the ones that would benefit most from this style will take full advantage. I also have seen students thrive and become even more engaged with this structure. This module was also an excellent brush-up on Bloom's Taxonomy.

A flipped classroom is how I have been structuring my class for some time; I did not know it had a name. The way I break up lectures, homework, and videos keeps my students active in their learning. I have received very positive feedback on my classroom structure. This structure adapts to multiple learning styles and engages all learning personalities.

This module helped establish best practices for promoting active learning and engagement from the students through proper questioning and responses on our behalf. I enjoyed learning why giving wait time is so important to give students appropriate time to process and form a response. This module also reminded me that it's not always about getting the correct answer but also about developing critical thinking, curiosity, and active engagement. The practices will help me create an interactive classroom.

This module gave a clear insight into how important it is to understand the types of questions you ask, how they impact your students, how the way you word the question can have an impact, and how a student's learning can be impacted.  I paid some attention to this before, but I will ensure that I have a variety of questions structured differently and will ensure I'm more inclusive in how I ask questions in a group setting.

I found the section of this module on dealing with crisis management in others to be the most applicable. I found that the information was helpful and even gained a feeling of calm while working through the content. We must remind ourselves that everyone has something going on at some point. We don't always need to have an opinion on the situation. We can lend a listening ear or shoulder of support. I loved the recommendation of keeping a calm voice and simply following up. Those two things have a huge impact. Following up with someone shows a commitment and… >>>

One takeaway from this module that I believe will help me in the classroom is understanding that no matter the mistake that is made, you have to dwell on it. Being aware of commonly made mistakes will help us, new instructors, avoid making them. Another takeaway that will help me is showing my students that I'm here to empower them, not defeat them. I want to ensure that my student's first impression is that of support, not power. I clearly outline outcomes and objectives with a clear understanding of deadlines. Still, I also let them know that if they are… >>>