Mirror, mirror on the wall…
…how can students take control?
Chryssanthe Sotiriou, High School EFL Coordinator
Today’s agenda
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Ways of thinking Ways of working Flipped classroom/Flipped learning Examples Benefits vs. drawbacks What’s next?
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21ST century learner
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Ways of thinking
CRITICAL THINKING
PROBLEM SOLVING
DECISION MAKING
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Chryssanthe Sotiriou, Doukas School
Recognize assumptions
separate fact from opinion
http://learning.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/13/skills-practice-distinguishing-between-fact-and-opinion/?_php=true&_type=blogs&_r=0
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Evaluate arguments
analyze info accurately and objectively
Draw conclusions
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Define the problem clearlyDesign strategy
Gather analyze infoDevelop possible solutions
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Listing solutions
Weighing up risk/difficulties involved
Make the final decision
COMMUNICATION
COLLABORATION
Ways of working
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Flipped classroom
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Before …
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• Ss have limited information
• Ss try to follow along
• Ss attempt homework- sometimes feedback is delayed
After …
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• Ss have specific questions in mind
• Ss practice performing the skills they are expected to learn
• Ss apply their knowledge skills
Flipped classroom
school work at home and
home work at school
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Flipped Learning
Group learning space
individual learning space
Dynamic interactive learning environment
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Chryssanthe Sotiriou, Doukas School
FLIP
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Flexible environment
students choose when/where to learn
FLIP
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Learning Culture
student-centered, co-construction of knowledge
FLIP
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Intentional Content
peer instruction, problem-based learning
FLIP
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Professional Educator
monitoring, accountability, formative assessment
Theory
Action
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Chryssanthe Sotiriou, Doukas School
Understanding space travelthe (web ) Quest…
Background information
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zgkVBJM9ch0
brainstorming writing a paragraph post it in edmodo
discussion /possibility of poll
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FLIP
Class divided in teams each including1. Researchers2. Inhabitants3. Designers
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FLIP
building materials ? jobs ? skills ? recreational facilities ? power, food, water, oxygen—the necessities? conditions and services ?
http://todaysmeet.com/Chryssanthe Sotiriou
http://ed.ted.com/lessons?student_level=1
Examples of ESL AppsGrammar[CUP]
Word challenge[British Council]
Sounds[Macmillan]
Dictionary[Pearson/Longman]
Podcasts[British Council]
Around school:
Themed photos
• Coursebook theme
• 2-3 photos
• 10 min time limit
• Share & justify choice
http://goo.gl/gt1XPw
Flipping with mobile
The Benefits
• Debating in the classroom• Students ’own pace • Absent students keep up by reviewing the videos
at home• Extra time to comprehend the material
The Drawbacks(?)
• It relies on preparation and trust
• Flipped classrooms do not “teach to the test
• Change in educational policy needed
Chryssanthe Sotiriou
Chryssanthe Sotiriou