What is a Flipped Classroom?
The definition of a flipped classroom is the reverse of the traditional method.
A flipped classroom consists of students completing direct instruction, such as viewing a lecture online, prior to the in-class discussion of the material.
The intent is for students to see the material beforehand, also known as first-exposure learning, so they can learn the concepts at their own pace. By doing so, students are better able to focus on participating in class and receive feedback on their efforts during the lesson — not just after.
Some of the benefits of a flipped classroom are:
it's flexible
students can learn at their own pace
students take responsibility for their learning
students learn rather than encounter material in class
there are more opportunities for higher level learning
it does not waste time transferring information to students when that information is available to them in books or online
increased collaboration between students