Flipped and Blended Learning

If you do a google search for flipped learning chances are you'll come across the following infographic. It does a great job explaining the history and potential impact of changing teaching practices to be more student-centered and incorporate technology.

A good description of blended learning can be found here as defined by Catlin Tucker. It was her presentation earlier this year that truly inspired me to begin the process of flipping my classroom. She is a big advocate of getting students to participate in online discussions as a part of their nightly homework as it is through this type of interaction that students can deepen their learning and develop a passion for the subject.