Flipped Learning: Transforming Your Classroom 

Date: Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, from 10:00am-12:00pm (registration required at training.durhamtech.edu) 

Presenter: Dr. Cathy James-Springer 

Workshop Description: Join us for an engaging and interactive workshop designed to introduce faculty to the principles and practices of flipped learning. This workshop will provide practical strategies and tools to help you transform your traditional teaching into a dynamic and student-centered learning environment. Whether you're new to flipped learning or looking to enhance your current approach, this workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make your teaching more effective and engaging. 

Ready to flip your classroom? Join us and take the first step towards more active learning, interactive and impactful teaching experience! 

Learning Outcomes: 

At the end of this workshop participants will be able to: 

• Discuss the benefits and challenges of flipped learning. 

• Explore effective tools and strategies for creating flipped lessons. 

• Develop a personalized flipped lesson plan applicable to your course. 

Topics: 

1. Defining flipped learning  

1. Traditional vs Flipped Learning Approach 

2. Direct instruction vs Active learning 

2. Designing Flipped lessons  

1. Structuring – learning outcomes, activities, assessments 

2. Components of the lesson 

3. Tools to support the flipped model  

1. Existing content 

2. Content creation tools 

4. Developing a flipped lesson  

1. Altering a current course/ module 

2. Challenges and solutions when thinking about the design 

3. Review and feedback