Active class IO2 training material for teachers
Teacher training material on “How to flip your online class?” developed in the Erasmus+ project “Active Class: Activating students in Online Classes” (no. 2020-1-PL01-KA226-HE-096358)
Introduction
The teacher training material is based on the “Flipped classroom-based e-methodology”. Together with the intensive training programme “Activating Students in Online Classes” this training material intends to help teachers to improve their skills in their online classes, giving them methods, tools, and the opportunity to improve their qualifications and build a new standard of teaching. Next to this, training materials will help teachers to understand how ‘flipped classroom’ methodology can be integrated into teaching and learning curriculum. The main aim of the training material is to guide teachers in using flipped class methodology while teaching an online course.
Training material consists of 4 units, covering theoretical learning resources (presented in slides), description of assignments, questions for self-assessment quiz or self-reflection. It may be used as a background material for face-to-face / blended teacher trainings. Main assignment that is cumulative and to be prepared during the trainings is a flipped classroom lesson/course plan (Annex 2), which represents how teachers prepare to flip their course/part of the course delivery, following flipped classroom methodology. Next to this, a preliminary agenda for teacher training course is presented (Annex 1).
Unit 1. Introduction to a flipped classroom methodology
This Unit consists of 2 theoretical presentations: (1) introducing the key features of the flipped classroom methodology (prepared by experts from University of Silesia in Katowice, Poland); and (2) on guidance of how to define learning outcomes, referring to instructional goals and flipped classroom methodology (prepared by experts from Vytautas Magnus University, Lithuania).
Learning outcomes of the unit are:
- to explain the key features of a flipped classroom methodology
- to refer instructional goals to the learning outcomes
- to plan learning process and activities according to flipped classroom principles
Unit 1.1. Key features of a flipped classroom e-methodology
This Unit of training material is based on the “Flipped classroom e-methodology”, developed as the first result (IO1) of the Active Class project. The slides provide main principles of the flipped classroom. The key features of a flipped classroom e-methodology – Slides (prepared by University of Silesia) are accessible here.
Unit 1.2. Defining learning outcomes in a flipped classroom
The main ideas presented in theoretical slides stress the importance to start a course/lesson design by specifying learning outcomes. They also explain how learning outcomes are related to planning and teaching methods. Slides are accessible here (prepared by Vytautas Magnus University).
Assignment No 1. Revision of course outcomes and planning activities
Self-assessment quiz (Follow the link, answer the questions, submit, then check if you answers were correct, read the explanations for the answers. If you made some mistakes, we recommend to redo the test after analysis of the feedback to your answers )
Unit 2. Guidance on flipping your course
This Unit consists of 2 theoretical presentations, which intent to guide the teacher in planning his/her course using flipped class methodology. The presentations are: Guidance and practical recommendations on organisation and assignment planning (prepared by experts from University of Silesia in Katowice); Guidance on how to choose educational tools for active students’ engagement (prepared by experts from University of Silesia in Katowice); and Guidance on assessment strategies in flipped learning (prepared by experts from Vytautas Magnus University)
Learning outcomes of the unit are:
- to select appropriate online tools for learners’ engagement
- to design assessment strategies for a flipped learning and learners’ engagement
Unit 2.1. Guidance on organisation and assignment planning in FC
This unit focus in presenting 10 practical principles of flipped class design. Slides (prepared by University of Silesia in Katowice) are accessible here
Unit 2.2 Guidance on choosing online tools
This unit focuses on providing overview of various tools that teachers may use while teaching online. Slides (prepared by University of Silesia in Katowice) are accessible here. More guidance on selecting proper tools for learner activities may be found in IO1 Flipped Class e-Methodology.
Unit 2.3 Assessment strategies of a flipped classroom activities
This unit focuses on providing overview of digital assessment peculiarities and how assessment changes while “flipping the online class”. Slides (prepared by Vytautas Magnus University) are accessible here
Assignment No 2.1. Active learning methods and online tools
Assignment No 2.2. select an assessment strategy for a flipped classroom activity
Self-assessment quiz (Follow the link, answer the questions, submit, then check if you answers were correct, read the explanations for the answers. If you made some mistakes, we recommend to redo the test after analysis of the feedback to your answers)
Unit 3. Peculiarities of flipping the class
This Unit consists of 2 practical presentations for teachers which provide guidance and ideas for flipping their course; and a possible course template for different virtual learning platforms. The presentations are: OER, ethical and legal issues; and Best practices and demo scenarios. The Unit is finalized with the FAQ section that has been created by training participants and includes questions and answers raised by teachers during the trainings.
Learning outcomes of the unit are:
- to plan learning process and assignments according to flipped classroom principles
Unit 3.1. OER, ethical and legal issues
This unit focuses on presenting the importance of using OER in teaching, and also identifies some practical notes usually teachers face in designing online courses. Slides (prepared by Vytautas Magnus University) are accessible here.
Unit 3.2. Best practices and Demo scenarios
This unit presents teachers with good or best practices and course examples that project partners collected and developed as other project outputs. Guidelines on what demo scenarios are and how to use them (prepared by Sofia University) are accessible here
Demo Scenarios:
- “The EU in numbers. Aging of Polish Society” by Natalia Stepien-Lampa, University of Silesia in Katowice
Good/Best practice examples:
- “A module on Developing Integrated Language Skills in a ‘Flipped Classroom’” by dr. Maria Metodieva, Sofia University;
- “Applying the Flipped Classroom Approach to Teaching about EU Language Policies” by dr. Lid King, The Languages Company, UK and assoc. prof. dr. Nikolina Tsvetkova, Sofia University
- “Flipped Learning for Unravelling Open Education” by dr. Giedre Tamoliune, Vytautas Magnus University
Unit 3.3. Flipped Classroom Course templates for different virtual learning environments (Moodle, MsTeams)
- Moodle template by VMU (link to template)
- Moodle template by Sofia University (link to template)
- MsTeams template by Silesian University (link to template)
Frequently asked questions (the list of important questions related to the implementation of flipped classroom in blended and online teaching) – shared document co-created by teacheers, participating in project trainings
Assignment No 3.1. describe your course in a template for students (study guide)
Unit 4. Quality assurance of the prepared online course
This Unit consists of a list of questions (in a form of questionnaire) for teachers to assess their courses after their design, but before the delivery.
Learning outcomes of the unit are:
- to plan learning process and assignments according to flipped classroom principles;
- to select appropriate online tools for learners’ engagement;
- to design assessment strategies for a flipped learning and learners’ engagement;
- to plan learning process and assignments according to flipped classroom principles
Questionnaire for a course assessment and teachers’ self-reflection on the course
Link to Questionnaire . The questionnaire can be used by a teacher for self-check if the course / part of the course is prepared for online learning using flipped classroom approach. It should be downloaded, filled in (Column C) following the criteria indicated in Column B. The Result is automatically calculated. Comments for improvement may be added by the author or colleague assessing the course, using provided questionnaire
Assignment No 4. – review your course
Annexes
Annex 1 – Lesson plan template for download
Annex 2 – Studyguide for students template for download
Annex 3 – Descriptions of tasks in one place
Annex 4 – Frequently asked questions
All projet results are also available in Active Class project website
Link to Frequently asked questions for trainings (Google doc)
Links to Sofia and Katovice training slides:
Estela Dauksiene Day 1 slides, Day 2 slides, Day 3 slides, example of the filled in studyguide, Day 4 slides
Daiva Urmonienė Day 4 slides (other links – studyguide, course questionnaire)
Links to Katovice training slides:
Giedrė Tamoliūnė (online) Day 1, Day 4
Links to Sofia training slides:
Angel Marchev, Jr. Day 3 slides, Day 4 slides
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