So today, on our first full day of school, I had the Algebra class and Physics class watch my flipped videos and take notes on them in class (links are in titles). And it went well, the students said they see the advantages and are excited to try it. They understood the need to take notes and worked through it with me -- best of all it took less time and the students had better engagement.
So the first step is done! I had set my lessons to watch all videos together this week, doing a few homework problems at home and reevaluate next week. But I am already thinking of flipping Friday so they can start at home. I will see how tomorrow goes then decide.
I am not sure what I expected, I did not think they would fight it but also did not think they would buy-in so easy. I am really glad FIZZ has there independent program with steps to getting you to flip (was the motivation I needed to make videos).
So now to get everyone more comfortable and move videos to homework - then the truly new part - getting better in the hour - making students higher order thinkers!
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