First of all, it is painfully obvious to me now that anything I do in terms of flipping my classroom, I owe to the generosity of other people. First there is Jon Bergmann and Aaron Sams. Flat out the inspiration for what I am undertaking. It started with a tweet on twitter and now I stand at he edge of a new career in my old profession. I am inspired by their work and hope to share and build my own vision what education can be today.
Also, Dave McCollom of Techsmith. Thanks to his generosity and help getting the proper software, I am ready to get flipping.
The coolsest thing is- I have never met or spoken to any of them. I think Jon and I would get along (he seems to be a triathlete and I have dabbled in that too.) But the fact is they are across the country. But I am inspired from afar I guess.
As far as the retreat goes, after pushing forward into student-directed classes in my Honors Biology class, I have pulled back. I really need the time to get organized and give the students the clear direction (learning objectives) that I just don't have at my fingertips right now. There are three weeks to go this trimester and I plan to teach in my old stand and deliver fashion. During that period, however, I will be planning my comeback! Creation of video podcasts and organization of learning objectives and activities are at the top of the to do list. There is much to be done, but I am confident that with the tools I have now, the support of the vodcast and mastery learning community and my new found energy, the winter trimester will be an exciting time!
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