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Comment by Regina Freeland on October 9, 2012 at 1:14am

My beginning (and maybe the shape of my flipped class). I've been giving my regular Sophs & regular Seniors a menu. The menu contains the CC standards, the required readings, the overall focus, the Essential question, the writing & presentation guidelines & their assignment options. I've been posting any handouts, vids, etc that we do as a class to teach the concept, terms or whatever is needed. (This year the kiddos seem particularly needy). I know that a flipped class does not look the same across disciplines and levels or even teachers, but I feel like I'm on a real learning curve as much as the kiddos. I'm an experienced IB and AP teacher which are flipped already, but getting the regular kiddos into it, that is definitely a challenge.

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Comment by Tammie Pogue on July 16, 2012 at 6:46am

I have some grammar videos on my YouTube channel: English23lion, also at my instructional blog: literary lions.wordpress.com. I have been using the flip model for grammar on a limited basis for a few years now, but I'm hoping to expand it this year. I'm so happy to find this site, and I hope people will keep sharing!

Comment by Regina Freeland on July 13, 2012 at 4:51pm

I agree with some of the commenters here that grammar, writing process review (and Thesis statement review) are the places to start. (Because English classes are partially flipped already -- don't we all assign reading outside of class? -- And do we all find that grammar and the [constant] review of the writing process are 2 elements for which we Always run out of time?)

I, too use a YouTube channel, but I really need to ramp up the videos. When I'm pressed for time, I send kids to GrammarGirl or GrammarBytes, but I would like to  make more of my own.

Comment by Sue Martin on July 13, 2012 at 8:46am

Scott - it seems to me we can do that. You notice Troy mentioned he has a You Tube channel. I found it, watched some of his You Tube videos, and plan to use them in my classroom. We ought to be able to do the same and share with each other -- and the world!

Comment by Scott Kreher on July 12, 2012 at 9:14pm

Thanks for links, Troy. I watched all three parts of your webinar and I'll try to make sure to tune in next time.

It's funny, because the two videos I've made so far (just made this one today: http://www.screencast.com/t/fULBxEbY6wO ) are grammar and someone said during the video that most people want to flip grammar first, ha. I wish we could all pool our resources and make a few good videos for grammar and the writing process instead of every teacher starting from scratch. 

Comment by Troy Cockrum on July 11, 2012 at 10:08pm

Donna and Scott,

We started an ELA Flipped Class Chat/vodcast/webinar this week. You can see the link here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4i8LHeO2USA&feature=youtube_gdat.... It is a group of ELA and SS flipped teachers having a discussion. We plan to do these every other Tuesday at 8 pm eastern, so you can watch live or watch the archive later. Feel free to tweet anyone of us questions.

Scott,
I'll take a look at your video in the next couple of days when I have some time and critique it for you.

Both of you can go to my website mrcockrum.com and link to my YouTube channel, my podcast, and more to get ideas. You can also go to the resource page I set up for my ISTE flipped class presentation. It is flippedclass.mrcockrum.com

Comment by Scott Kreher on July 11, 2012 at 9:14pm

I'm trying to get my feet wet in this whole video-making business. I found out that Camtasia has a quiz function which I thought was neat. By requiring students to take a quiz when they finish the results and having those results e-mailed to me directly, I can keep track of who's watching the videos AND who's understanding the material. 

I was hoping someone wouldn't mind looking over my video and giving me a few tips? Be brutal whenever necessary. It's a bit longer than I wanted it, but I don't know what I can cut. 

Grammar - Parts of Speech

http://www.screencast.com/t/xOUTo2j3WI

Comment by Donna Moren on July 10, 2012 at 1:52pm

I started flipping this past year using podcasts and assigning questions to be answered after viewing, which I then ask them to journal about in class, or discuss as groups. I have also been having them do the actual reading in class instead of outside, while keeping a reading notebook of questions, observations , vocabulary that they are wondering about, aha moments in the text, etc. I am still moving toward this model in full but I love the results I have been getting with my 10th grade classes, especially struggling readers.They like to read or listen in class so that they can ask questions while I am there, instead of wondering on their own and giving up because they aren't getting it. Any suggestions for me as I work on my video and audio podcasts this summer?

Comment by James O'Hearn on May 12, 2012 at 12:24am

Hi Jacklyn,

I think your video is good.

First, doing it as a presentation is a good idea. The writing is easy to see, and always neat.

Second, you have a good, clear voice.

Now, I do have a few suggestions.

1) You might have noticed that on the Camtasia: Mac site where you hosted the video, there were "black bars" on the sides. That is because you created your presentation (You used Powerpoint, right?) using an aspect ratio of 4:3. Well, if you set that at 16:9, there will be more space on the screen for your text, allowing you to use larger font sizes.

2) If you don't film yourself at the same time, then it is easier for you to edit the video, and even change the audio. Also, other teachers will be more likely to want to use your wonderful video. 

3) Make your transitions a bit snappier. 1 second max, for any text/object/slide transition. Any slower and it's molasses on a cold winter day.

4) Since you are on a Mac, seriously consider using Keynote. It's simply the most powerful tool I have in my eLearning arsenal.

Here are a few examples  - Grammar - http://iatplatoshowcase.blogspot.com/2012/01/time-expressions-by-me...

Listening - http://iatplatoshowcase.blogspot.com/2012/02/english-ielts-listenin...

Writing - http://iatplatoshowcase.blogspot.com/2012/01/writing-about-process-...

Comment by Jacklyn Young on May 11, 2012 at 1:57pm

Thanks for the feedback Rick!  You're right - I was rather monotone at the beginning.  I think it's because I was trying so hard to pay attention to everything else that I forgot to pay attention to voice quality.  I wanted very much for it to be more than simply a voice reading a Powerpoint presentation.  As I learn more about Camtasia, I hope my videos will get more interesting.  Thanks again for the feedback!

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