e-Learning Ecologies MOOC’s Updates
Flipped Classroom as Ubiquitous learning
The flipped classroom model can be used as a ubiquitous learning tool, because it allows students to learn the material outside of class (through lecture videos, podcasts, and other external instructional media). Class time is then used as a time for group work, collaboration, and/or discussion. Within the classroom, the teacher is no longer in the expert or "master" role, but instead serves as a facilitator for the class discussion.
Through the use of a flipped classroom model, students are able to access the instructional material wherever necessary, and are no longer held by the time or physical contraints of the classroom (i.e. they can speed up or slow down a video lecture as needed, or rewatch a video as review).
However, it is worth mentioning that the flipped classroom model still relies heavily on the teacher serving as the "fact transmitter" (Sawyer 2008) through the video lectures, etc. Therefore, it stands to reason that the flipped classroom model is not a perfect ubiquitous learning tool. In fact, it is just one of many tools that when used in conjunction can improve the learning experience.
While this assignment was to describe one specific ubiquitous learning concept, I think it is very important to remember that the true value of ubiquitous learning is the correct combination of a variety of modalities, rather than just a strict adherence to one model/concept. An ideal learning environment would provide learners the ability to practice and hone their collaborative intelligence (Cope and Kalantzis 2016) in the correct platform (whether digital or in-person) to allow for authentic and real-world application of course concepts.
Flip classrooms has many benefits, because when students discover their knowledge by themselves it could enriches the lesson,students entered the classroom prepared to answer the questions and they are eager to learn more and students can help each other.
I agree with your view that ubiquitous learning should include a variety of concepts brought together to ensure situated cognition. While flipped classrooms is an excellent way of providing learning anywhere any time yet the role of the teacher becomes increasingly important in ensuring students' learning is according to the shared criteria. The teacher has to devise ways of informatively assessing the process of learning to ensure the achievement of learning outcomes.
Sarah you make some good points. I think the idea of a flipped classroom puts more responsibly and a higher expectation on the student. Do you have any ideas to remediate when the student doesn't do their end of assignment and is not ready for the enhanced activities or lessons when they return to the class?