L&L needs submissions for our Point/Counterpoint and Readers Respond departments! We are looking for arguments on both sides of the question “To flip or not to flip?”
The flipped classroom model–where students’ “homework” is to watch video lessons, while teachers help them understand the material or facilitate group work in class–is gaining steam in some education circles. But does it live up to the hype? Proponents believe that the flipped classroom promotes the “guide on the side” rather than the “sage on the stage” approach to teaching while making the best use of precious class time. Critics, however, say that to make such a switch on a large scale would be a logistical nightmare with little payoff, as it still relies on the lecturing mode of information dissemination. What do you think?
Point/Counterpoint essays are relatively informal. For an example of what we’re looking for, check out the March/April Point/Counterpoint. We need one essay of approximately 500 words on each side of this issue, so consider either defending your argument passionately or playing the devil’s advocate, rather than arguing down the middle.
To enter, post your essay on the discussion forum titled “To flip or not to flip?” on L&L’s group page on the ISTE Community Ning. Please include some form of contact information.
If you don’t have time to write an entire essay on this subject but still would like to weigh in, feel free to post a 25- to 50-word response on some aspect of this issue, and we may choose an excerpt to publish on the Readers Respond page. Please include your name, job title, city, state or province, and country.
And if you don’t have time to write anything but do have an opinion, take part in our Reader’s Poll on this topic on the L&L page of ISTE’s website.
If you’re not already a member of the ISTE Community Ning, you will be prompted to register. Don’t worry–it’s fast, easy, and free. It may take a day or so to approve your membership (sorry–we do this to prevent spam). Once you are approved, go to the Groups page and click on the L&L logo to join our group. As a bonus, you can read our regular content, including updates on the magazine and discussion forums about hot ed tech issues.
If your Point/Counterpoint essay is selected, we’ll contact you for a high-resolution photo and a short (35-word) bio in addition to your 500-word essay. Thanks in advance for a stimulating discussion!
Best regards,
Andra Brichacek
Associate Editor
Learning & Leading with Technology Magazine (L&L)
International Society for Technology in Education