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I would like to start a discussion on specifics of flipping the classroom. The course spoke in generalities. What specifically have you done or plan to do in order to flip the classroom in your course?

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This is a useful blog

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104

I have picked up a few useful tips for my didactic cours after the 104 course. I find this "Lounge" activity a little overwhelming however. Lobby, My Room, TV Room etc. Too much I am not a Facebook, tweeter or other social media type. I prefer face to face contact or no contact at all.

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ED124 - Flipping Your Classroom

What I liked most about the "flipping the classroom" course was the confirmation of many of the problems I have encounted with the traditional classroom style. Students usually only have about a 15 minute attention span before they start to check out. Traditionally lectures are scheduled in one hour segments. Also if a student misses an important concept during a traditional lecture he or she cannot "rewind". I find tht most students are too embarrased to ask for clarrification during the lecture. Additionally I usually do not have a chance to evaluate the students' grasp of the material until an… >>>

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Managing Stress

@dgiles13 The latest research shows that stess is transferred between all people, even strangers. If one member of a team is stressed, then all who come into contact with that person will exhibit signs of stress (increased heart rate, elevated cortisol and adrenalin levels etc.) By being under stress you are negatively affecting the health of all those around you.

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ED103

This course was clear and useful. I plan to use some of the ideas presented. I have done more hands on in the past but have used less recently becaue of the amount of prep time. I think I will go back to them and incorporate some new ideas presented in this course.

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Flipping the Classroom Specifics

I would like to start a discussion on specifics of flipping the classroom. The course spoke in generalities. What specifically have you done or plan to do in order to flip the classroom in your course?

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Relevancy

There is so much information readily accessible via the internet that these new students do not want to be bogged down with irrelevant information. My question is this: What does one do with a curriculum that is full of irrelevant information? The information must be taught, however, because it is included on the National Board.