I have utilized flipping the classroom in some of my lecture courses in the past. Initially, some of the students were reluctant to take ownership of their learning and put the work into pre-assignments/preparation. They were used to learning in a traditional manner and using precious class time to go over power points, lectures, etc...Once acclimated, the students started to see the benefits of learning at their own pace and having the ability to review materials until they reach cognition. When they come prepared to discuss what they have read/studied, it opens the class up to more discussion and hands on exercises that reach beyond what a traditional classroom has to offer. It does take extra work for the instructor to build online materials that match the outcomes, but the increase in student retention, motivation/engagement, and teamwork increases significantly. I would like to learn more about flipping classrooms and incorporate more of this into my instructional style. It really does lend itself to more time and learning.
