Module 06: Flipped Learning - Tools and Apps for Flipped Learning

This is the last module before the end-of-course assignment, but I still find as many interesting insights as the first lessons. I learned about flipped learning, the different models of flipped classrooms, and valuable tools for this type of classroom.

Prior to the lesson, I had some experience in flipped learning. In my undergraduate program, several lecturers have applied some types of flipped learning. Some lecturers applied the Micro Flipped Classroom where some easy parts of the lesson are instructed to watch at home, and the harder ones are taught in class. The type that I am familiar with the most is Group-Based Flipped Classroom where students, after learning the materials at home, discuss in groups to finish an assignment in class. Since my university, ULIS, encourages group work and collaborative skills, this type of flipped learning is common among my lecturers.

In a flipped learning classroom. students can and should access materials, often in the form of videos, at home to learn and review before coming to class. I believe this approach is perfect for student-centered classes empowering students by letting them study at their own pace. Students are encouraged to engage in the materials and construct their knowledge individually (Piaget's Theory of Cognitive Development) before co-constructing knowledge in class (Vygotsky's Sociocultural Theory). Given the authentic material that teachers give students, this type of learning should also promote language use in meaningful contexts. I believe a flipped learning classroom can help teachers utilize the constructivism theory that I learned in the 'Theories of Learning" course.

The article  8 Types Of Flipped Learning Classrooms And Tools To Build Them - eLearning Industry is insightful and offers some valuable tools for flipped learning classrooms. The tools that I found the most interesting are Audio/Video narration PowerPoint and EdPuzzle. The former is extremely useful and easy to use. Users may record their PowerPoint presentation or a single slide, capturing their voice, pen movements, and video presence. When done, it is just like any other presentation. Users may show it to their audience as a Slide Show or save the presentation as a video file. So, rather than simply "handing the deck" to someone, the audience can view the presentation with all of its passion and flair. With the EdPuzzle app, students may benefit from flipped learning wherever they are. Edpuzzle allows teachers to create lessons from any video. They can embed their own questions, voiceovers, or audio notes in videos from several sites, including TED-Ed, Khan Academy, and YouTube, or create their own. The pupils will enjoy it. The student app of EdPuzzle is ideal for often absent students since it allows them to complete video courses from anywhere - it is an absolute must-have for any flipped learning classroom. I also use EdPuzzle for my flipped learning class, which I will apply soon.

However, I believe that, despite the benefits, a flipped learning classroom might not be suitable for everyone. Those with weak, or no, Internet access may not access the materials pre-class. My students' biggest problem is little motivation, so it may not be ideal to give them too much reading in early lessons. In the lesson, Hoan suggested increasing the study load gradually to get students accustomed to flipped learning. This is quite insightful and may encourage me to try it in my class.

All in all, this module has been interesting. All there left is the final assignment; I hope I can still learn a lot before this course ends. As always, I am eager to learn more!