In last week’s blog post, we conducted a quick poll to gauge your interest in the flipped classroom model of teaching and learning. The majority of those who responded indicated there is interest in the flipped classroom model but need to know more before committing to making a transition. We hope that the resources we are including as part of our weekly blog posts and adding to our 2014: Year of Active Learning at UTSHC page are helpful as you learn more about about active learning and flipping the classroom.

As we discussed in our blog post from a couple of weeks ago (https://uthsctlc.wordpress.com/2014/02/03/where-to-begin/), making a transition to a new teaching and learning model takes time and work. We suggested that you test the waters by incorporating an active learning exercise into a class you are currently teaching or flipping just one class session. Have you been searching for ideas to help in making this happen? Check out the Active Learning for the College Classroom page created by Dr. Donald Paulson and Dr. Jennifer Faust from California State University. They have put together an excellent list of active learning exercises that can help to supplement the class lecture or assist in flipping the classroom.

Let us know if you have tested out the active learning/flipped classroom waters. We’d love to hear about your experience!