University of Wisconsin Stout | Wisconsin's Polytechnic University

Project-based Learning in the Flipped Classroom
Online Course 2 graduate credits
Instructor: Dr. Kay Lehmann
Tuition and Registration
EDUC 651 960 July 8 - August 16, 2013
or
EDUC 651 900 November 5 - December 6, 2013

Who should enroll?

The flipped classroom model can work with any subject and nearly any learner population.

Technology Skills Needed
A basic understanding of how to search online for instructional videos or other media and/or how to create and upload a video file

Description

Explore instructional strategies for implementing the flipped classroom approach to support a learner-centered, project-based approach to learning to liberate your face-to-face time in the classroom. Implications for classroom management, effective assessment, problem-solving and collaboration to improve student motivation and engagement in the classroom. Put the flipped model into context with brain-based learning research.

This course is an approved elective in the Master of Science in Education online degree program. NOTE: You may enroll in this course to meet your goals for professional development, license renewal, or to complete graduate credits and transfer the credit to another university.

Textbook

Bergmann, J. and Sams, A. (2012). Flip your classroom: Reach every student in every class every day. Eugene, OR. International Society for Technology in Education. ISBN: 978-1564843159. Available from amazon.com, ISTE, or ASCD.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Critically analyze and reflect on benefits and drawbacks of the flipped classroom approach based on curricular need.
   
   
2. Collaborate with others using online tools and demonstrate how to locate or create video  and other teaching materials for home use by students for a specific instructional need.
   
   
3. Create project-based learning units and assessment action plans and field test flipped classroom approach and demonstrate ability to determine a curricular/training fit in instructional decision making.
   
   
4. Design cooperative learning and peer tutoring activities using the flipped classroom approach and utilize self and group assessment rubrics to assess group work and team activities.
   
   
5. Critique scenarios and analyze best practices for effective classroom management in the flipped classroom to minimize disruptive behavior and increase engaged learning.
   
   
6. Interpret assessment results of field tests and assess the effectiveness in supporting identified learner outcomes.

Alignment with Standards

Course objectives are aligned with the following:
Wisconsin Standards for Teacher Development and Licensure (WI DPI) 4, 6, 7, 9, 10
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards 3

No travel to campus is required. Because this class is asynchronous and open to you 24/7, you may participate from your home or work computer during hours that are best for your work and family schedule.

The class is highly interactive with a significant discussion component. All discussion postings, projects and assignments will be submitted via the course discussion board and dropbox. Activities are conducted according to a schedule with specific due dates each week.

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