As we look to kick off our 2014-15 cohort of the Flipped Learning group through Marshall University, I wanted to make a flipped lesson just to get me in the right mindset.
This first lesson isn't witty or slick. I just wanted to put something quick and easy together to get us started. I gave myself 30 minutes to prepare and record the five minute video on the light dependent reactions of photosynthesis. I started with the assessment portion by identifying what students should know and be able to do by the end of the lesson. I then tapped some graphics of chloroplasts and did a video narration of the two photosystems. There are errors and I am OK with that. Your students will be OK with errors as well. I used a simple, free web tool (http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/) to record and export the video. Since I used the free version, there was no editing. I exported to an MPEG then uploaded to Vimeo. The entire process (aside from the time it took Vimeo to make the video available) took less than 25 minutes.
The target audience for this lesson is 10th grade biology I students.
You can view this video in either of these two places:
Vimeo
Dropbox
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Tuesday, August 19, 2014
Saturday, November 30, 2013
Vimeo is Back . . . sort of
There is some great news regarding Vimeo.
I have been in communication with the technology folks at WVDE regarding Vimeo. At this time, Vimeo is blocked at the state level, however, you can send links to specific videos to filtering@access.k12.wv.us to get those videos whitelisted.
I sent the URLs of six Vimeo videos to WVDE for approval last week. I had an immediate confirmation email letting me know that the request was received. Less than two days later, I received an email that all six were whitelisted. Of these six videos, one was Bonnie's, one was Jason's, one was Lewis', one was Rob's, one was mine and one was just something that I found on the web that looked interesting. All were approved. In fact, the videos that are in the November 16 and November 18 postings have been whitelisted.
Before I sent the URLs to filtering@access.k12.wv.us I made certain that there was no offensive content in the video, description or, perhaps most critically, the comments. I disabled comments on my video to prevent offensive comments from jeopardizing the approval.
With this small victory, I plan to contact WVDE to see if we can get a Vimeo channel whitelisted that will allow us to post videos that are available to educators and students.
That all being said, this is the filtering that is done at the state level. Each county has the ability to impose additional filtering. While most counties accept the filters at the state level, a few block sites that the state permits. If your district blocks Vimeo and YouTube videos that the state has whitelisted, I would encourage you to work with your district administration to get these valuable educational videos available to your students.
I have been in communication with the technology folks at WVDE regarding Vimeo. At this time, Vimeo is blocked at the state level, however, you can send links to specific videos to filtering@access.k12.wv.us to get those videos whitelisted.
I sent the URLs of six Vimeo videos to WVDE for approval last week. I had an immediate confirmation email letting me know that the request was received. Less than two days later, I received an email that all six were whitelisted. Of these six videos, one was Bonnie's, one was Jason's, one was Lewis', one was Rob's, one was mine and one was just something that I found on the web that looked interesting. All were approved. In fact, the videos that are in the November 16 and November 18 postings have been whitelisted.
Before I sent the URLs to filtering@access.k12.wv.us I made certain that there was no offensive content in the video, description or, perhaps most critically, the comments. I disabled comments on my video to prevent offensive comments from jeopardizing the approval.
With this small victory, I plan to contact WVDE to see if we can get a Vimeo channel whitelisted that will allow us to post videos that are available to educators and students.
That all being said, this is the filtering that is done at the state level. Each county has the ability to impose additional filtering. While most counties accept the filters at the state level, a few block sites that the state permits. If your district blocks Vimeo and YouTube videos that the state has whitelisted, I would encourage you to work with your district administration to get these valuable educational videos available to your students.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Connecting to Google Hangouts
As our November 30 flipped professional Development session nears, we need to to a few things in preparation. Please sign up for a time slot to join a chat (morning or afternoon) on November 30 using the link Jason sent a couple of weeks ago.
You may also need to configure your computer for Google Hangouts. The Vimeo video below give a summary of how to set Google Hangouts up on your computer.
Google Hangouts also work well on iOS or Android tablets and telephones so feel free to install these apps on your iPad or other device.
I will look forward to "hanging out" with you on Saturday, November 30.
You may also need to configure your computer for Google Hangouts. The Vimeo video below give a summary of how to set Google Hangouts up on your computer.
Google Hangouts also work well on iOS or Android tablets and telephones so feel free to install these apps on your iPad or other device.
I will look forward to "hanging out" with you on Saturday, November 30.
Friday, November 15, 2013
Discussion videos for November 30
In addition to viewing the TED Talk posted by Jason earlier this week, please watch the following flipped lessons by some of our 2012-13 group.
We will discuss these lessons in our November 30 Google Hangout.
Please keep in mind that the content of the lesson isn't what is important to us at this time. We are looking at delivery methods and ways of making the material accessible to students.
Since these videos are on Vimeo, you will need to view them from a site outside of the school network where they are blocked. If you view them from home or a public hotspot you should be fine.
Mr. Grady's lesson on calculating density
Mr. Marcum's lesson on kinematics
Ms. Conner's lesson on momentum triangle
If you go to Vimeo, you can see many videos from Ms. Connor, Mr. Grady, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Marcum using the links provided on their names. Feel free to check any of their videos to discuss on the 30th of November as well.
I will look forward to hearing from you on November 30.
We will discuss these lessons in our November 30 Google Hangout.
Please keep in mind that the content of the lesson isn't what is important to us at this time. We are looking at delivery methods and ways of making the material accessible to students.
Since these videos are on Vimeo, you will need to view them from a site outside of the school network where they are blocked. If you view them from home or a public hotspot you should be fine.
Mr. Grady's lesson on calculating density
Mr. Marcum's lesson on kinematics
Ms. Conner's lesson on momentum triangle
If you go to Vimeo, you can see many videos from Ms. Connor, Mr. Grady, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Marcum using the links provided on their names. Feel free to check any of their videos to discuss on the 30th of November as well.
I will look forward to hearing from you on November 30.
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