In my research and various web surfing and
tweeted I had often heard the term “flipped” classrooms and/or libraries but
didn’t know what exactly the term meant. I have found that it is applicable to
what we have been learning about in class. I do very much like the focus in
this articles on student interaction and I believe that’s what a lot of us in
our course want to achieve through the use of Web 2.0 tools (although I do
wonder what this means given the ever on-going homework debate). The librarian
in this article discusses, much like we have about different kinds of learners
that students how are more behind can learn at their own rate and have,
ideally, a much more personalized learning experience (Springen).
I also appreciate how this article
discusses the pro and cons of using flipped classrooms and harnessing
technology this way – while improving access could a flipped classroom or
library also restrict access for a student who does not have the internet at
home? It is interesting to note a similar theme here to what was in the Asselin
article I blogged about that the “the current educational system is too much of
a “one-size-fits-all model,” says Suhendra.” (Springen). How are we helping
diverse learners if everything is the same? The article does suggest some good
ideas overall and ends on a strong note with a question we faced in or class
discussions when considering using any technology “Why am I doing this? Why is
it beneficial to students?” (Springen) – as a teacher librarian I better me
able to answer that question.
Works Cited:
Springen, Karen. "Flipping the
Classroom: A Revolutionary Approach to Learning Presents Some Pros and Cons." School Library Journal
(2013): n. pag. Web. http://www.slj.com/2013/04/standards/flipping-the-classroom-a-revolutionary-approach-to- learning-presents-some-pros-and-cons/
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