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Workshops

Creating Active Learning Environments – The Flipped Classroom

Dr Trish Andrews         
Teaching and Educational Development Institute
The University of Queensland
Ms Elizabeth Greener    
ELearning services
University of Queensland

Keywords
Active learning, Flipped classroom, Learning Environments, Student engagement

Number of Participants
Maximum: 20

AV Requirements
BYOD (Tablet, smart phone or laptop)

Target audience and participant expertise level
Anyone with an interest in changing learning and teaching practice in higher education.

Objectives

• Define what is meant by  “active learning” and the “flipped classroom.” (30 minutes)
• Discuss pedagogical reasons for active learning (10 minutes)
• Consider what aspects of the course should be online/off campus and which should be face-to-face (30 minutes)
• Explore tools and approaches for providing content online (30 minutes)
• Discuss strategies for engaging with content online (30 minutes)
• Discuss strategies for engagement face-to-face (40 minutes)
• Explore resources to support flipped classrooms (10 minutes)

Workshop Description

• Pre-workshop activity.  What is active learning and the flipped classroom? “What do you think flipped classroom approaches offer your learners?” (Resources, participant contributions, polling).
• Workshop Introduction.  Welcome, objectives, report back on pre activity, (share and pair activity/icebreaker/introductions) online graffiti wall activity based on the issues and drivers influencing decisions to adopt flipped classroom approaches.
• Using the sticky notes on your table, write down any problems you would like to resolve with your classes – one problem per sticky.
• When you are finished, stick them on the wall and see how many people have similar problems.
• If you see a problem that you hadn’t thought of, feel free to add another sticky note.
• Pedagogical reasons for flipping derived from previous activity.
• Activity: Create a blog post – pairs to consider what content should be online/offcampus and what should be face to face?
• Work in pairs and discuss the elements of your course:
• What should be online? Why?
• What should be face-to–face in your context? Why?
• Discussion and Activity: How do we engage our learners online/off campus and what tools and approaches will help you to do this?
• Discussion and Activity: How do we engage our learners  face to face and what tools and approaches will help you to do this?
• student created content
• independent problem solving
• inquiry-based activities
• project-based learning.
• Discussion and Activity: What approaches/strategies would support effective student engagement in your context?
• What is your rationale for your decision?
• Post your idea to the blog. Comment on your neighbour’s suggestion.
• Discussion and Activity: What are the challenges and what are some strategies for addressing the challenges? Student resistance, planning and design, curriculum alignment, assessment.

• Website of resources including:
• What is a flipped classroom?
• When and how should I flip?
• Engagement with content online
• Engagement with content face-to-face
• Active learning
• Case studies and tipsheets.

http://uq.edu.au/tediteach/flipped-classroom/index.htm

Dr Trish Andrews is a senior lecturer in Higher Education, (eLearning) and Manager of the Technology Enhanced Learning Group in the Teaching and Educational Development Institute, (TEDI), at the University of Queensland. Trish has extensive experience in leading and supporting innovative use of technology for teaching and learning in higher education. This work includes curriculum development, research, evaluation and capacity building. Trish has been awarded two ALTC awards for programs that enhance learning and has successfully completed a number of national teaching and learning grants She is currently leading an OLT grant exploring the online learner’s experience with ICT for learning.

Elizabeth Greener has worked as a manager in the field of promoting effective use of educational technologies in higher education for twelve  years; previously working as a secondary teacher and professional development manager in several parts of Australia and internationally.  Currently managing the Learning Design group at QUT, her role has included establishing faculty based programs supporting the implementation of blended learning approaches, managing and delivering QUT Innovation Forums and recently directing the design and development of  QUT’s first MOOC.   Her interests lie in teaching and learning, change management and educational leadership.