Ten Hallmarks of Effective School Technology Implementation
I sometimes pinch myself and marvel at how my life has changed. I was a simple teacher who helped pioneer the flipped... Read More
Scaling Flipped Learning Part 7: Teacher Buy-In
Scaling Flipped Learning Part 7: Teacher Buy-In As flipped learning continues to grow, there is a greater need for flipped learning to... Read More
Scaling Flipped Learning Part 6: Parent Buy-In
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As flipped learning continues to grow, there is a greater need for flipped learning to scale beyond individual teachers flipping, to larger roll-outs with systemic planning and leadership. This post is the 6th out of 7 in a series. The previous posts were:
ch embraced flipped learning, and they set up a series of meetings with parents. During the meeting they explained what flipped learning is, why they chose to implement it, and their next steps.
Flip Community-School Meetings
School leaders often meet with parents and community leaders. Instead of making content presentation the focus of the meeting, flip the meeting. To learn more about how to flip a meeting see my post here.
Letters/Email/Newsletters Home
The key is to find ways to inform parents about the new model, and as they become aware and informed, they will become your strongest supporters. This is no different than if a school changes the bell schedule or the bus routes. Get the larger community behind you. Many schools and teachers have used my post entitled "Five Reasons Parents Should Be Thrilled Their Child is in a Flipped Classroom."
What Message Should You Send in these Communications?
Now that you have a communication strategy, what should be the message you send about flipped learning?
Greater Interaction
Tell parents that teachers will spend less class-time giving information and more time helping students with difficult concepts. Their kids will have more one on one time with their teacher.
Active Learning
Parents all remember being in "that class." The one where they either couldn't follow the teacher or were bored out of their minds. Let them know that flipped classrooms are different. They are active places of learning, and students will be more engaged in class.
Other Considerations:
Make sure you also address the following foundational questions:
- Part 1: Scaling Flipped Learning: Technological Needs at Scale
- Part 2: Scaling Flipped Learning: Pedagogical Needs at Scale
- Part 3: Scaling Flipped Learning: Changing Evaluation Systems
- Part 4: Scaling Flipped Learning: Learning Spaces
- Part 5: Scaling Flipped Learning: Student Buy-In
- Part 6: Scaling Flipped Learning: Parent Buy-In
- Part 7: Scaling Flipped Learning: Teacher Buy-In (Not yet published)
ch embraced flipped learning, and they set up a series of meetings with parents. During the meeting they explained what flipped learning is, why they chose to implement it, and their next steps.
Flip Community-School Meetings
School leaders often meet with parents and community leaders. Instead of making content presentation the focus of the meeting, flip the meeting. To learn more about how to flip a meeting see my post here.
Letters/Email/Newsletters Home
The key is to find ways to inform parents about the new model, and as they become aware and informed, they will become your strongest supporters. This is no different than if a school changes the bell schedule or the bus routes. Get the larger community behind you. Many schools and teachers have used my post entitled "Five Reasons Parents Should Be Thrilled Their Child is in a Flipped Classroom."
What Message Should You Send in these Communications?
Now that you have a communication strategy, what should be the message you send about flipped learning?
Greater Interaction
Tell parents that teachers will spend less class-time giving information and more time helping students with difficult concepts. Their kids will have more one on one time with their teacher.
Active Learning
Parents all remember being in "that class." The one where they either couldn't follow the teacher or were bored out of their minds. Let them know that flipped classrooms are different. They are active places of learning, and students will be more engaged in class.
Other Considerations:
Make sure you also address the following foundational questions:
- How will students access the content?
- What expectations are there for families regarding technology?
- How long will the videos be?
- How many flipped videos do they anticipate students watching per week?
- Why is the school embracing the flipped model?
Scaling flipped learning Part 5: Student Buy-In
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Scaling Flipped Learning Part 4: Learning Spaces
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Flipped Learning Growing Globally Infographic
Flipped learning and flipped classrooms are expanding across the globe. Jon created this Infographic to demonstrate the growth. Jon created this as... Read More
Scaling Flipped Learning Part 2: Shifting Pedagogy
As flipped learning continues to grow, there is a greater need for flipped learning to scale beyond individual teachers flipping, to larger... Read More
Scaling Flipped Learning Part 1: Technology Strategy
As flipped learning continues to grow, there is a greater need for flipped learning to scale beyond individual teachers flipping, to larger... Read More
What Happens When You Flip A School
Last month I had the privilege of visiting the Shireland Collegiate Academy in Birmingham, United Kingdom. I, along with Lord Jim Knight, Sir... Read More
So We Flipped Our Staff Meetings and…
This blog post was written by Paul Hermes @BVPaulHermes and first appeared HERE. You should try to make your classroom more student-centered... Read More