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Demystify F lipped Learning For Your Parents. Katie Lanier Allen HS, Allen Tx. Physics and Scientific Research and Design Teacher at Allen High School Kathryn_lanier@allenisd.org @ lanier_katiesue http://goo.gl/w8bJq. Katie Lanier. Questions for you:
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Demystify Flipped Learning For Your Parents Katie Lanier Allen HS, Allen Tx
Physics and Scientific Research and Design Teacher at Allen High School • Kathryn_lanier@allenisd.org • @lanier_katiesue • http://goo.gl/w8bJq Katie Lanier
Questions for you: • What do parents expect from you as a teacher • Use todaysmeet.com/parents Parents as Partners
Questions for you: • What do parents visualize when “school” is mentioned? • What is your image of “school”? Parents as Partners
Your job: • Communicate you know what you are doing. • Communicate both of you want students to succeed. • Communicate instruction occuring in your class. Parents as Partners
The problem: All Texas students are required to take phyiscs. More time was needed in class to help with algebra, practice problem solving and complete labs. Why Flip?
The solution: Gain class time to work with students by moving the direct teach portion of the lesson home in the form of a video and note guide. Allowing student to get the help they need when they need it. Why Flip?
Results: More student-centered learning Naturally differentiated class Improved class atmosphere More student engagement Improved benchmark scores Why Flip?
Lessons Learned: Communication is essential Everyone will need training Need to define what teaching is there is a perception of “not teaching” Why Flip?
Question for you: • Why are you flipping your class? Table Talk!
Change is difficult for everyone • Parents • Students • Administration • Teachers Things to keep in mind
Continual communication is crucial to your success • Parents • Students • Administration • Teachers (#flipclass, flippedlearning.org) Things to keep in mind
Why communicate • What to communicate • When to communicate • How to communicate Steps for Demystification
Find a neighbor who has the opposite experience and discuss. • Recall your last parent communication. Positive or not? • What was the most memorable parent communication of the year. Positive or not? Opposites attract
Why Communicate • Get parents on your side early • Diffuse a difficult situation early • Understand how your changes affect students and parents Why What When How
From an email sent in March: • “I have had many complaints from (student) about your class. According to her your class consists mostly of busy work and nothing is actually being taught.” Why What When How
Why Communicate • Get parents on your side early • Diffuse a difficult situation early • Understand how your changes affect students and parents Why What When How
Why Communicate • Get parents on your side early • Diffuse a difficult situation early • Understand how your changes affect students and parents Why What When How
What to Communicate • Why are you changing? • What will be different? • What purpose does the pre-class activity serve? • What if we don’t have technology at home? • What is happening in class now? • How is this better than traditional? WhyWhat When How
What to Communicate • Why are you changing? • What will be different? • What purpose does the pre-class activity serve? • What if we don’t have technology at home? • What is happening in class now? • How is this better than traditional? WhyWhat When How
What to Communicate • Why are you changing? • What will be different? • What purpose does the pre-class activity serve? • What if we don’t have technology at home? • What is happening in class now? • How is this better than traditional? WhyWhat When How
What to Communicate • Why are you changing? • What will be different? • What purpose does the pre-class activity serve? • What if we don’t have technology at home? • What is happening in class now? • How is this better than traditional? WhyWhat When How
What to Communicate • Why are you changing? • What will be different? • What purpose does the pre-class activity serve? • What if we don’t have technology at home? • What happens in class? • How is this better than traditional? WhyWhat When How
What to Communicate • Why are you changing? • What will be different? • What purpose does the pre-class activity serve? • What if we don’t have technology at home? • What is happening in class now? • How is this better than traditional? WhyWhat When How
Question for you: • What will you tell a parent or guardian that will convince them the changes you are making will improve the learning experience for their student? Table Talk
When to Communicate • Beginning of the year • Through out the year • Mid-year and end of year survey WhyWhatWhen How
When to Communicate • Beginning of the year • Through out the year • Mid-year and end of year survey WhyWhatWhen How
When to Communicate • Beginning of the year • Through out the year • Mid-year and end of year WhyWhatWhen How
Survey Images WhyWhatWhen How
How to Communicate • Mode • Style • Tone WhyWhatWhenHow
How to Communicate • Mode • Style • Tone WhyWhatWhenHow
How to Communicate • Mode • Style • Tone WhyWhatWhenHow
"Thank you for doing such an amazing job! I appreciate it as a teacher and a Mom.☺"~Parent of special needs physics student Success
"How will I make parents my partner and effectively engage and inform them about Flipped Learning?“ • What do you already do that applies? • What do you need do differently to explain the change in your classes? Final Thoughts
Thank you to Schoolwires for sponsoring this showcase presentation • For more information about how Schoolwires supports flipped learning, visit their website at www.schoolwires.com/flipped
kathryn_lanier@allenisd.org @lanier_katiesue Questions?