About the Book

The guide school leaders need to reap the rewards of education’s most exciting new trend. 

Flipping classrooms—using class time for hands-on learning and "off loading" the lecture portion of lessons to teacher-created videos or other technology presentations assigned as homework—is taking schools by storm. But like all hot trends, it is important to apply this innovation intelligently, especially at the system-wide level. 

This book makes a persuasive case to leaders for the potential benefits of flipping. Backed by powerful data and compelling anecdotes, this book covers:

•  Data on positive student outcomes in terms of achievement and motivation
• How flipping gives teachers more time to work with students one-on-one and encourage peer learning  
• Ways flipping can benefit teacher learning and collaboration
• Why flipping encourages students to take responsibility for their own learning 
• How flipping engages students in 21st century skills
• Ways flipping is budget and resource-friendly 

With this book, you can take a major step towards the future of education, utilizing technology and advanced understanding of how students learn best. 

"Flipped classrooms empower teachers to engage students in deeper learning. This book gives readers ten reasons for joining forces to make this possibility a reality."
—Tom Carroll, President
National Commission on Teaching and America’s Future

"I highly recommend this book for any educator interested in flipping the classroom to reinvent the learning process. The stories show how flipping is energizing teachers and students—with powerful results!"
—Lisa Schmucki, Founder and CEO
edweb.net

Table of Contents:
Preface Why a Book on Flipped Classrooms? How This Book Is Different Who Can Benefit From This Book? Acknowledgments About the Author Introduction What Is Flipping Anyway? How Do Teachers Create Flipped Lessons? How Different Is Flipping? The Flipping Mindset A Brief History of Flipping How Common Are Flipped Classrooms? Will Flipping Exacerbate the Digital Divide? Why Is Flipping Catching Fire? Read On! Chapter 1. Flipping Maximizes Time for Active Learning Lecturing: The Oldest Form of Teaching Moving Instruction From Group Time Into the Individual Learning Space What Does Maximizing the Use of Class Time Look Like in Flipped Classrooms? Caveats Summary Chapter 2. Flipping Facilitates Differentiated Instruction Working With Each Student Every Day Flipping and Mastery Learning Caveats Summary Chapter 3. Flipping Is Grounded in Learning Theory What′s Wrong With Lecturing? What Makes Flipping Instruction Different? Building Flipping on a Strong Learning Foundation How Do People Learn? Inquiry or Challenge-Based Learning Other Key Elements From Cognitive Science Research Additional Areas for Research Caveats Summary Chapter 4. Flipping Effectiveness Data Show Promise The Power of Data More to Learn Caveats Summary Chapter 5. Flipping Benefits Teachers Too A Tradition of Solo Practice Where Does Flipped Teaching Fit in? Co-Flipping: Taking Flipped Team Teaching Beyond the School Walls Teacher Learning: Embedded and Flipped Professional Development Are Teachers Ready to Use Technology for Flipping? Caveats Summary Chapter 6. Students Like Flipping Use of Technology Is Not Just Cool, It′s Expected Self-Pacing Brings Independence to Learners Rewinding the Teacher More Student Engagement = Fewer Disciplinary Problems More Time With Teachers Not All Students Want to Adjust to a New Teaching Style Caveats Summary Chapter 7. Flipping Brings the Classroom to Parents Parents′ Views of Classrooms: Memories of Bygone Days Preparing Parents for Flipping Caveats Summary Chapter 8. Flipping Makes Effective Use of Resources The Push/Pull of Technology Innovation and Implementation Technology Adoption in K-12 Education Digital Readiness But the More We Have, the More We Want Where′s the Money to Pay for All This? Caveats Summary Chapter 9. Flipping Builds 21st Century Skills First Century Skills Is More Like It Workforce Success and School Skills Where Does Flipping Fit in? Supporting Bloom With Technology Caveats Summary Chapter 10. Flipping the Future How Might Flipped Classrooms Impact Education? What Might Other Benefits Be? What Could Be the Downsides? What Might Prevent Flipping From Gaining Traction in K-12 Classrooms? Flipped Classrooms: Lasting Impact or Passing Fad? Final Thoughts: Can We Flip the Future? Appendix: Educators′ Q&A on Flipped Classrooms References Index