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As
of the past week I have started video recording my lectures for flipping the
classroom. The Camtasia software that I
am using provides a simple interface for this process. I find I spend most of my time planning each lecture. To create a ten minute video segment it
usually takes me about a couple hours to prep all the materials for the
video. The majority of this time is
spent organizing material from provided PowerPoints in our class textbook
(Davis, Frey, Sarquis, & Sarquis, 2009).
I have found plenty of information from videos produced by Paul Anderson
in how to properly create videos and how to apply them to a blended learning
classroom (Anderson, n.d.). There are no
modifications that need to be made at this time. Besides the fact that it is taking longer
than expected to create these videos I haven’t entered too many problems. I am curious about implementing some
computerized quizzes to accompany the lectures to show that students understand
the material presented. Has anyone used
a computer testing service or program?
References:
Anderson, P. (Performer) (n.d.). Reflection
on the flipped classroom. Bozeman Science. [Video podcast]. Retrieved
from http://www.bozemanscience.com/reflections-on-the-flipped-classroom.
Davis,
R., Frey, R., Sarquis, M., & Sarquis, J. (2009). Modern chemistry.
Orlando, FL: Holt, Rinehart, and Winsten.
The only computer form of quiz/test that I have used has been making a Google form. I think this would work for your project though. You can make the for and choose the type of questions (true/false, multiple choice, short answer, etc) and have students go to the link you provide. Once they finish Google scores them and gives you the assessment data. You could have the quiz up and toggle between windows, have it on two computers and toggle between monitors or have students on their own individual laptops and follow along with you while quizzing at their seat. The Google forms are great because they are easy to set up, completely customize-able, and provide instant assessment data that you can use to drive your future instruction.
ReplyDeleteGood luck! Jenny
It sounds like you are making great progress! Good for you! I do not have experience with flipping or with some sort of assessment after. My school does not have great access to technology and half of our students are from poverty, so I am not sure if they would have access to computers, which would be necessary for the flipped classroom. As with any lesson, it is important to have a reflection or assessment activity after your videos, to ensure that the students have understood the material (Miller, 2012). I love your ideas and am excited to hear more about your experience. Please don't get me wrong, and I am not criticizing your idea, yet I am curious to find out, how do you know your students will watch your videos? Do all of your students have access to computers at home?
ReplyDeleteReferences
Miller, A. (2012, February 24). Best practices for the flipped classroom. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/flipped-classroom-best-practices-andrew-miller