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The flipped classroom will benefit those that require reviewing several times the material to fully comprehend. That option is now available.

See it, do it teach it. No matter the learners level of mastering the subject the y can review all or just sections of the lesson on pre-recorded presentation. Now language or disabilities are now overcome.

I'm open to the concept of the flipped classroom. But I must say the the on-line portion, the presenter, must be able to keep the attention of the learner. The information trying to be present will not come across if the learner has tuned out and the presentation is dragged out way too long.

Set the guidelines for the blog and keep them professional. Pose a question on a subject and have the learner, based on their research, develop an plan of repair or explanation. 

Microblogging will aid in evaluation the learners understanding of the subject while promoting critical thinking and self produce an answer to the assignment.

A flexible rubric in a technical aspect would be most benefit due to the different theory of the subject operation.

Social media and networking tools can enhance critical thinking and promote social interactions that our learner are loosing due to less face to face social interaction.

Reply to Lisa Herrera's post: Lisa I'm with you on this one. But this is also a skill that must be mastered by the instructor. Coaching and course correcting can be a challenge. We as educators do not want to come across bullies. Choosing our words, tone of voice and body language are all part of a proper coaching and course correcting.

With the adult learner the class/lab must be organized and ready to go when they walk in. I oppose to have the students prepare the class/ lab in order to complete their assignments. A well structured course with a calendar/agend with help a learner better time manage and improve scores in the classroom.

Reply to Laurene Medina's post: Laurene I agree with you. Paraphrasing and summarizing shows empathy in the conversation. It gives a form of "I'm interested in what you are telling me feel" and want to assist the learner in the challenge or concern they may have. Must also make time to hear the learner out without felling rushed.