In its simplest form, the students in a flipped classroom watch traditional lectures for homework and do traditional homework in class in the presence of a content expert. Much attention in the flipped classroom has been given to creating and delivering lecture videos; however, when students watch lecture videos, the transfer pace is set by the video, the viewer is passive, the students’ attention tanks as time passes, and it is an isolated/individual experience. In contrast, students are active and the transfer pace is set by the reader when reading a textbook. Perusall capitalizes on these aspects of the text and places students in an interactive environment where they are automatically graded on their online engagement to ensure they are prepared for class. Students are essentially graded for reading and annotating the text. Instructors are also provided with a simple, concise “confusion report” so they can address the most pressing questions in class.

Speakers

Dr. Matthew Stolzfus, The Ohio State University