e-Learning Ecologies MOOC’s Updates

UPDATE 1

In this update I would like to talk about the Flipped Classroom, as one of the key concepts in ubiquitous learning. With the advent of technology everything has changed and learning environment and educational instruction could not stand out of this fundamental alteration. One of this comprehensive changes is projected on the classrooms in terms of physical, conceptual, and educational status. With the emergence of flipped classroom concept, an important key switch occurred from legacy instruction and assessment (conventional type) to an instruction where the teacher becomes more of a guidance, and scaffolding provider. This is conducted through already prepared lesson plans and students learn online at home, and for the following day, class is ready to practice what they have learned through class cooperation. Hopefully, learners could put theories into practice.

Videos can be watched on computers, laptops, iPads Smartphones, etc. to avoid inequality, students with no computer access can be given a spot in the classroom, computer lab or media center.

Occasionally, flipped classes are used as a synonym for online videos. When most people hear about the flipped class all they think about are the videos. However, what really matters and make flipped classes not just on-line classes is the interaction and the meaningful learning activities that occur during the face-to-face time. It should be kept in mind that flipped classes are not about teachers being replacing with videos, spending the entire class behind a computer screen, and studying in isolation. On the contrary, flipped classes are grounded in theories in such a way to enhance interaction, engagement, and self-regulation.

  • Lisa Peel