Troubleshooting
Watch the 2 videos below to show how flipped learning impacts students (from their perspective), and advice from a teacher who has used flipped learning in their classroom.
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Here are some answers to other questions you may have about flipped learning and any issues you may encounter. If we haven't addressed your question, please use the PADLET discussion board at the bottom to ask your question and suggest possible solutions.
1. What if I don't have the technology to create my own resources?
(If you have access to technology, but aren't comfortable creating your own resources, don't have the technology, or aren't ready to try some of our suggested programs for creating your own resources, you can always find ready made resources online. YouTube is a great place to start. See the Ready Made Resources section of this tutorial for more information.)
Although flipped learning is enhanced through the use of technology, you don't need technology to flip. Students could be assigned no-tech information to explore prior to class time. Some no-tech examples include:
Although flipped learning is enhanced through the use of technology, you don't need technology to flip. Students could be assigned no-tech information to explore prior to class time. Some no-tech examples include:
- assigning part of a Math textbook for students to read and some practice questions to explore prior to class
- assigning a chapter in a book
- assign an article to read
- research on a certain topic at the library
- an at-home pre-experiment prior to a class lab
2. What if my students don't have the technology to view resources?
Although it can be challenging to make technology enhanced flip learning work for students that don't have immediate technology to view resources, some of the following suggestions could be helpful:
- ensure that at-home resources such as websites and videos can be viewed smart phones (many students have this low-tech option)
- set aside a specific time before/after school or at recess prior to class so that students have time to use classroom technology
- work collaboratively with the school library to ensure students have access to technology prior to class
- ensure that parents are educated as sometimes they are reluctant to provide students with their own costly technology. Click here for an example of parent education.
3. What if students don't complete pre-assigned homework?
This is a tricky one. It doesn't matter whether you are flipping your classroom or just assigning traditional homework - some kids just don't do the work. One of the advantages of flipped learning with technology is that students "like" what they are learning. They can watch and engage with resources at their own pace. Hopefully this incentive encourages students to come to class prepared. If not, here are some additional suggestions:
- if students don't have the technology to get the assigned work done at home, you can provide them with opportunities to use school devices ahead of time to engage with the resources
- communicate with parents. If parents realize the importance of the homework, they will be better able to support their child at home
- give time, expecting pre-assigned work to be done for the next day may be unrealistic
- give students a quick check your understanding quiz at the beginning of class to motivate students to get pre-assignments done
- if students don't get the work done, insist they do it while the rest of the class is engaged in hands-on collaborative learning as they are already familiar with the required knowledge
4. What if parents have questions or are unsure about flipping?
If parents have questions about flipped learning in your classroom, consider the following:
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