Introduction
This page contains course syllabus documents and information about "how we do business" in my classes.
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The "flipped" classroom
The flipped classroom model encompasses any use of using Internet technology to leverage the learning in your classroom, so you can spend more time interacting with students instead of lecturing. This is most commonly being done using teacher created videos (aka vodcasting) that students view outside of class time.
It is called the flipped class because the whole classroom/homework paradigm is "flipped". What used to be classwork (the "lecture") is done at home via teacher-created videos and what used to be homework (assigned problems) is now done in class.
It is called the flipped class because the whole classroom/homework paradigm is "flipped". What used to be classwork (the "lecture") is done at home via teacher-created videos and what used to be homework (assigned problems) is now done in class.
The Flipped Classroom is NOT:
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The Flipped Classroom IS:
- A means to INCREASE interaction and personalized contact time between students and teachers.
- An environment where students take responsibility for their own learning.
- A classroom where the teacher is not the "sage on the stage", but the "guide on the side".
- A blending of direct instruction with constructivist learning.
- A classroom where students who are absent due to illness or extra-curricular activities such as athletics or field-trips, don't get left behind.
- A class where content is permanently archived for review or remediation.
- A class where all students are engaged in their learning.
- A place where all students can get a personalized education.
Learning Styles
A learning style is the unique way each person learns most effectively. Learning styles are different approaches or ways of thinking and learning. In another words, your child's learning style means how your child is processing and learning the information.
People not only learn at a different pace, but also in different ways. Today it has become widely accepted that every student is unique and has his/her own way to learn.
While many students learn information best by reading, (they prefer their teachers write everything out on the board), others learn better through listening or observing. Some like to work in small groups and discuss a question while others like to see pictures related to the subjects they are learning. Find out more by following the links below.
People not only learn at a different pace, but also in different ways. Today it has become widely accepted that every student is unique and has his/her own way to learn.
While many students learn information best by reading, (they prefer their teachers write everything out on the board), others learn better through listening or observing. Some like to work in small groups and discuss a question while others like to see pictures related to the subjects they are learning. Find out more by following the links below.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy is a not-for-profit educational organization started by Salman Khan in 2008. Their mission is to provide a free, world-class education to anyone, anywhere.
Their online materials cover subjects ranging from math and finance to history and art. With thousands of bite-sized videos, step-by-step problems and instant data, Khan Academy provides a rich and engaging learning experience.
The vision for Khan Academy in the classroom includes
Their online materials cover subjects ranging from math and finance to history and art. With thousands of bite-sized videos, step-by-step problems and instant data, Khan Academy provides a rich and engaging learning experience.
The vision for Khan Academy in the classroom includes
- Individualizing learning by replacing one-size-fits-all lectures with self-paced learning
- Taking a mastery-based approach to learning critical knowledge and skills (every student takes as long as he/she needs to learn each concept fully)
- Creating collaborative learning environments with students solving problems together and tutoring one another
- Using focused coaching by the teacher to address students' individual needs
- Providing guidance to the teacher through real-time metrics and reporting on student performance
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Mr. Strickland'sClassI will provide access to Khan Academy as a resource to support students who made need a little more help with their math skills.
Students will be able to access tutorials as they need them to help with math concepts they may have missed earlier in their education. |
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CK-12 (Flexbooks)
CK-12 Foundation is a non-profit organization with a mission to reduce the cost of textbook materials for the K-12 market both in the U.S. and worldwide. As a leading member of the OER movement, CK-12 is using an open-content, web-based collaborative model termed the “FlexBook.” With these free, common core aligned and NSES aligned digital textbooks, CK-12 intends to pioneer the generation and distribution of high quality educational STEM content that will serve both as core text as well as provide an adaptive environment for learning through the FlexBook Platform™.
I will be providing flexbook resources throughout the year. Flexbooks allow me to customize the information into just the concepts a student needs in a particular CSCOPE unit.
I will be providing flexbook resources throughout the year. Flexbooks allow me to customize the information into just the concepts a student needs in a particular CSCOPE unit.
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Students follow the link below to sign up for a free account. A student flexbook account tracks the material and content a student has mastered and offers suggestions for areas needing further study.
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