This presentation contains the main features about Flipped Classroom and blended learning.

1. Flipped Classroom
The flipped classroom is a pedagogical model in which the
typical lecture and homework elements of a course are reversed.
Short video lectures are viewed by students at home before the
class session, while in-class time is devoted to exercises,
projects, or discussions. The video lecture is often seen as the
key ingredient in the flipped approach, such lectures being either
created by the instructor and posted online or selected from an
online repository.

2. How does Flipped
Classroom work?
There is no single model for the flipped classroom—the term is
widely used to describe almost any class structure that provides
prerecorded lectures followed by in-class exercises. In one
common model, students might view multiple lectures of five to
seven minutes each. Online quizzes or activities can be
interspersed to test what students have learned. Immediate quiz
feedback and the ability to rerun lecture segments may help
clarify points of confusion.

3. Flipped Classroom work
pros
1. Students have more control
In a flipped classroom, it is possible for students to have
increased input and control over their own learning. By providing
short lectures at home, students are given the freedom to learn
at their own pace. Students may pause or rewind the lectures,
write down questions they may have, and discuss them with
their teachers and peers in class.
2. It promotes student-centered learning and
collaboration
Flipped classrooms allows class time be used to master skills
through collaborative projects and discussions. This encourages
students to teach and learn concepts from each other with the
guidance of their teachers. By allowing students to partake in
their own learning, they are able to own the knowledge they
achieve, which in turn builds confidence. Furthermore, teachers
are given the ability to identify errors in thinking or concept
application, and are more available for one-on-one interaction.

4. 3. Lessons and content are more accessible (provided
there is tech access)
By making video lectures available at all times online, students
who are forced to miss class due to illness, sports, vacations or
emergencies, can catch up quickly. This also gives teachers
more flexibility when they themselves are sick and also
eliminates make-up assignments.
4. Access = easier for parents to see what’s going on
Unlike traditional classroom models, flipped classrooms give
parents 24/7 access to their student’s video lectures. This allows
parents to be better prepared when attempting to help their
students and gives them insight into the quality of instruction
their students are receiving.

5. Flipped Classroom work
cons
1. It can create or exacerbate a digital divide
One of the most prominent issues is the necessity for students
to have access to a computer and Internet in order to view the
lectures. This is particularly hard on students from low-income
districts who already have limited access to resources.
2. It relies on preparation and trust
There is also the concern that since flipped classrooms are
dependent on student participation, one must trust students to
watch the lectures at home. Unfortunately, there is no way to
guarantee students will oblige or cooperate with the flipped
model.

6. 3. There is significant work on the front-end
Additionally, there is a concern that implementing a flipped
classroom adds an extra workload on teachers, as there are several
elements that must be integrated carefully to allow the class to
flourish. Responsibilities include taping and uploading condensed
lectures, which take time and skill, and introducing activities in the
classroom that will enhance the subject matter as well as motivate
students to participate and prepare for class. Though teachers can
gradually integrated flipped elements into their classrooms, it will
still require additional time and effort from teachers.
4. Not naturally a test-prep form of learning
Whether you think this is a good or a bad thing is another
conversation, but it’s important to realize that generally speaking,
flipped classrooms do not “teach to the test.” Flipped classrooms do
not follow the model of teaching to improve standardized test
scores. However, teachers and students are still required to spend a
sizable portion of time preparing for state mandated testing, which
in turn interrupts the flipped classroom process.

7. Blended Learning
The term blended learning is generally applied to the practice
of using both online and in-person learning experiences when
teaching students. In a blended-learning course, for example,
students might attend a class taught by a teacher in a traditional
classroom setting, while also independently completing online
components of the course outside of the classroom. In this case,
in-class time may be either replaced or supplemented by online
learning experiences, and students would learn about the same
topics online as they do in class—i.e., the online and in-person
learning experiences would parallel and complement one anothe

8. A blended learning approach ensures that the learner is engaged
and driving his/her individual learning experience. In addition,
since difference students have unique learning styles, a blended
approach is more likely to cater to those needs. We’ve listed out
a few pros and cons for you.

9. Blended Learning pros
Collaborative learning experiences. Collaboration between the
students and instructor can increase substantially via an online
training platform. With many collaborative tools (online discussions,
blogs, instant messages, etc.) the students are able to connect with
each other in or out of the classroom.
Increased accessibility. Improves access as well as student
attitudes towards learning. The students are given the tools to
access the course materials anytime, anywhere.
Better communication. Communication is improved between
lecturers and part-time/full-time students. An online training
platform can provide many communication tools such as news
announcements, e-mail, instant messaging, online discussions,
online grading tool, dropboxes, and more.
Successful evaluations.
Better student evaluations via the use of online testing and
assessments with reporting features. Often times, the students can
evaluate themselves better as well with immediate grading or
feedback.

10. Blended Learning cons
Strong technological dependence. The tech resources and
tools need to be reliable, easy to use, and up to date in order for
the use of the Internet to have a meaningful impact on the
learning experience.
Lack of IT knowledge. IT literacy can serve as a significant
barrier for students attempting to get access to the course
materials. The availability of technical support is a must.
Students can fall behind. The use of lecture recording
technologies can result in students falling behind on the
material. Nearly half of all students will wait and watch several
weeks’ worth of videos in one sitting, rather than on a regular
basis.

11. Differences and similarities of
blended learning and flipped
classrooms
Blended Learning is a combination of online learning, and face-to-face
learning (often referred to as “traditional learning”). The online learning
includes components like video, games, podcasts, online reading
material, and online assignments. These can be accessed from home
(or anywhere you have access to the Internet), and are usually
delivered through a learning management system (LMS). Online
learning does not replace traditional learning, instead the two methods
of learning are used complementary together, to create a full and
inclusive learning experience.
Flipped Classroom learning is when you reverse the delivery method in
traditional learning. Traditional delivery of learning is reading, watching,
and absorbing learning material in class, and being tasked with work to
complete at home. In a flipped learning classroom, teachers,
administrators and instructors prepare audio or video lectures for
learners to watch at home, on their own time. The time in class is spent
on working through the concepts being delivered, with the guidance of
an instructor. Complementary to all of this is an online platform where
learners and instructors can discuss with one another.