A powerdoc, a brief one-page sales pitch for something, is an attempt to learn to use technology in ways that we use to use poster paper. We made signs and posted them around to share information. Okay, we still do, but with the technology, those posters take on a whole new meaning, perhaps.
Think of some ways you would use the powerdoc in your future classroom to allow students to demonstrate something they care about through print with color, graphics, and text. We'll discuss those in class on Monday, February 25.
The flipped classroom is relatively new. Basically, one takes the homework assignments and does those in class while the teacher is present to help, and sends students home for the lecture where they generally don't have questions (although they certainly should) and then when students return to class, the teacher can assume they have listened/watched the lesson and are now ready to work on the assignment. Attached is a link to an article with tips on how to flip one's classroom. http://campustechnology.com/articles/2013/01/23/6-expert-tips-for-flipping-the-classroom.aspx?=CT21
What do you think? Does flipping the classroom work in your vision of your future classroom? Bring your thoughts to class Monday, February 25, and we'll discuss this, powerdocs, and chapter 2 of Fryer (2011).
