eLEARNING IN THE FLIPPED CLASSROOM

BARTOLO NATOLI@banatoli

CLASSROOM?WHAT IS A'FLIPPED'

CLASSROOM?WHAT IS A 'FLIPPED'

Simply defined, the flipped classroom is the inversion of the events that happened

inside the classroom so that they take place outside the classroom and vice

versa.

CLASSROOM?WHAT IS A 'FLIPPED'

CLASSROOM?WHAT IS A 'FLIPPED'

Jonathan Bergmann Aaron Sams

CLASSROOM?WHAT IS A 'FLIPPED'

CLASSROOM?WHAT IS A 'FLIPPED'

But is that all there is to the picture?

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CLASSROOM?WHAT IS A 'FLIPPED'

But is that all there is to the picture?

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CLASSROOM?WHAT IS A 'FLIPPED'

Figure 1Bishop and Verleger 2013

CLASSROOM?WHAT IS A 'FLIPPED'

“We define the flipped classroom as an educational technique that consists of two parts: interactive group learning activities inside the classroom, and direct computer-

based individual instruction outside the classroom” (5).

Bishop and Verleger 2013

DOES THE USE OF THE 'FLIPPED' CLASSROOM IN LATIN INSTRUCTION IMPROVE STUDENT PERCEIVED PERFORMANCE OR CONFIDENCE IN THE LANGUAGE?

MY 'FLIPPED' LATIN CLASSROOM

MY 'FLIPPED' LATIN CLASSROOM

• 15-week intensive Latin course

• 22 students (10m/12f)

• Average GPA (self-reported): 3.394

MY 'FLIPPED' LATIN CLASSROOM

FOUR TECHNOLOGIES I USED

1. Online Videos

2. QR Codes

3. Fillable .pdf homework

4. Vocabulary PowerPoints

ONLINE VIDEOS

• 2 different types

• Instructional

• Modeling

• Length: 5-7 minutes

• Accessible 24/7 via YouTube and Class website

QR CODES

• "Quick Response Codes"

• 2 different uses

• In-Class

• Out-of-Class

QR CODES: IN-CLASS

• Used to provide links to answers.

• Encouraged cooperation and independent learning in learner groups

QR CODES: OUT-OF-CLASS

• Used to provide links to Online Modeling Videos.

• Encouraged independent learning outside of class

• Provide scaffolding outside of class

FILLABLE .PDF HOMEWORKS

• Homeworks posted to class website in advance as fillable .pdfs

• Learners allowed either to print and turn in during class or to email completed .pdf to instructor

• Instructor annotated .pdfs and emailed them back to learners

FILLABLE .PDF HOMEWORKS

• Benefits:

• Creation of a digital archive of all students' work

• Higher percentage of homework completion

• Drawbacks:

• Increased time to create homeworks

• Increased time to grade homeworks

VOCABULARY POWERPOINTS

• PowerPoints created to go through vocabulary with learners in class

• Small number of words (5-7 words) presented each class

• Collaborative activities and translations focus on the vocabulary words for each class

• PowerPoints posted online

VOCABULARY POWERPOINTS

• Benefits:

• Allows for a connection to be made between the L2 word and the semantic concept, not with a L1 word

• Using images that evoke strong emotions or are relevant to learners are best

• Online access to PowerPoints allows for independent review

THE QUANTITATIVE RESULTSStrongl

y Disagre

e

Disagree

Neutral AgreeStrongly Agree

Average

The course content is presented

in a manner

that helps me learn.

0 1 3 11 7 4.00

The out-of-class

assignments are

helping me learn.

0 1 5 8 8 4.00

There is sufficient

opportunity to

practice what I am learning.

0 0 1 7 14 4.43

1. What has been most helpful for your learning in this class so far? (e.g., Describe the time(s) in this class when you were most engaged)

2. What has caused you the most difficulty in terms of learning in this class so far?

3. What suggestion(s) can you make that would enhance your learning experience in this class?

THE QUALITATIVE RESULTS

THE RESULTS

THE RESULTS

THE RESULTS

What suggestion(s) can you make that would enhance your learning experience in this class?

THE RESULTS

Nothing, I think you're doing an awesome job teaching this class, and I couldn't see it getting any better.

I am doing well. I enjoy class and think you are doing a very good job teaching me Latin. Spending time reviewing the material at home is critical for success.

Contact Information:

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