The Flipped Class: Myth or Reality?

Parker, Linda

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Bergmann, J., Overmyer, J., Wilie, B. (2011, July). The flipped class: What it is and

       what it is not (Part 1). The Daily Riff. Retrieved from:

       http://www.thedailyriff.com/articles/the-flipped-class-conversation-689.php

The first part of this article shares some important details about "flipped education" and debunks some of the myths or controversies associated with this new trend.  The authors state that this platform is not a means to replace teachers with videos or a method to keep students isolated at their computers.  The purpose of "flipping the class" is to increase the opportunities for teachers to have more one-on-one instruction or guidance with students to maximize learning and understanding.  Some of the benefits of this type of instruction are that is it archived so it can be accessed anytime from anywhere with an Internet connection; it provides accessibility for students who are absent so they will not be left behind; students are more engaged in their learning and taking ownership of it, so-to-speak.