FlipCon13

The Flipped Classroom centers on the idea that learning isn’t confined to the classroom.  Therefore, you need to utilize a system that allows students to complete assignments whenever they are ready, whether it be in the classroom, in their bedrooms or even on the school bus.  With the increase of mobile technology, Google has the perfect combination of applications that allow for learning and assessment to occur any time.  In this session, participants will learn how to set up their Google accounts to use with students, to share documents, to collaborate on documents with students, and to streamline their grading using simple tools already built into GApps.  No experience with Google Apps is required, but users are encouraged to have a Gmail account before arriving.

Our presentation will start with a brief description of why we decided to collaborate to create a new pre-calculus class using the flip class model. We will take attendees on our journey through creating our new course. We will share our new class format which incorporates our modified version of problem based learning, higher level thinking skill projects, differentiated learning projects, discovery learning projects, and samples of student work. We will share a sample of our collaborative instructional videos, our anticipatory videos which provide opening questions that guide each unit, and short interviews with our students as they reflect on the flip class. We will discuss obstacles we have faced along with some unexpected observations. We will end with a short preview of our next collaborative project.

Flipped Classroom is a “rotation” type of Blended Classroom. There are a variety of ways to use flipped classroom in combination with with other pedagogical approaches, such as project based learning, universal design for learning, or Challenge Based Learning. All flipped classrooms are types of blended classrooms, but not all blended classrooms are flipped classrooms. What are some of the ways a teacher can flip a classroom? What are some other ways to use blended learning in a classroom or a school that can be used to replace flipped classrooms or to compliment flipped classrooms? This session will explore a variety of flipped classroom styles and use a single classroom example to illustrate the variety of possibilities for blended learning beyond flipped classroom.

Having time to sit and have a meaningful conversations with your students about their writing and the writing process is the best way to get to know your students as writers. Learn about a way to leverage technology to make your students better and more authentic writers.

According to the metadata on research on improving student writing, the biggest gains come from one on one student writing conferences. However, with class sizes growing and budgets shrinking, how can a teacher still meet with every student to improve writing? By utilizing various pieces of technology and using a blended classroom model, a teacher can really learn to use their class time in the most efficient and productive way possible.

With content available on-demand to anyone, the role of the teacher must take a fundamental shift. Students need opportunities to manage their learning space, and that includes deciding when and where they choose to learn. Brian will challenge attendees to really consider what it means to become a Flipped Educator and give some thoughts on what the future of schools will look like.

Come discover the power of Flipped PD! Learn how Stillwater Area Public Schools uses video resources for teacher professional development. Discover powerful tools used to identify teacher interests and ability, record meeting information, and create personalized content. As a result, professional development is personalized, differentiated and leads to sustainable growth as well as engaging projects for students!

Technology and Innovation Coaches in Stillwater Area Public Schools have developed a model of professional development that utilizes powerful technology tools for personalized and differentiated instructional coaching for teachers. Research shows that coaching is the most effective way for teachers to transfer and implement new learning into the classroom. Creating digital resources for teachers to access outside of face-to-face time allows the time spent with coaches to be meaningful and beyond the basics.

Come and learn how Technology and Innovation Coaches use Google Apps to record teacher goals and interests, communicate information, and share resources between groups of teachers. Find out about the FOUR types of videos that are created for teacher professional development. These videos include typical how-to videos and project ideas as well as personalized videos intended to communicate specific information.  Ideas for starting Flipped PD at your school will be shared!

My presentation will be fun and interactive. I will take a light-hearted approach to this touchy topic. We will look at the research that shows both the pros and cons of homework. We will discuss and give examples of practical ways homework can be eliminated or reduced from any classroom at any level.