Number 9

       As seen in Chapter 10, the flipped classroom is a method that changes the conventional methods of classroom learning. It’s a blended delivery model that involves teachers pre-recording their lectures and instructions and having students listen to it before class. That way, class becomes less of a lecture hall and more of a forum. It’s a pretty good idea but it hasn’t been tested yet. I think it’s great but I can see some problems with it. Mostly students not listening to the lectures or reading the class blogs before class, the same way students today don’t read the textbook before class. The flipped classroom method should make it more fun to be engaged with the class material though. For more information on it, watch this video.

      One website I might use for professional development is LinkedIn. It’s like a Facebook for people trying to get jobs. It’s great. Kids aren’t on it running around, trolling the internet. It’s a place for professionals to interact and be adults. It’s grown folk’s social media. I was convinced by a friend to join a few years ago. This was during my junior year of high school. I signed up and didn’t know what I was getting myself into. I quickly deactivated my account. At least, I think I did, I think I still get emails from them. When I’m older and ready to pursue a career I will definitely return to LinkedIn and learn how to use it.

      I believe this will be good for students because it helps them learn how to present themselves to employers. High school is the perfect time to teach kids how to build resumes and write cover letters. There are many classes for adults on that stuff, so starting kids early is best for them. LinkedIn will also show students that they’re going to have to be mature and professional at some point their lives. During 9th and 10th grade kids tend to take things lightly and goof around a lot. LinkedIn can be a good reminder that pretty soon they’re going to have to straighten up and be serious. This website is a great way to get your name out there and network with potential employers. It makes job hunting much easier. Here’s a link to the website! (https://www.linkedin.com/)

     This week’s assignment taught me how to use Jing. I never heard of Jing until this week so having an assignment involving it was a big deal. I didn’t use Jing for anything other than the video recording of my presentation. I didn’t get to play around with it so I can’t really critique the app. I had a bit of a problem getting my slideshow to work while I was recording and that pissed me off at first. It took me three short takes to get it right and afterwards I was rocking and rolling. The main thing I could’ve done to make my assignment better is being more animated in my narration. My video presentation was nasally and dry even though it was on a topic I enjoy discussing. It was just weird for me to talk into my laptop and act like I was addressing a class. Besides, I don’t like the sound of my voice on recordings. Once I get past that hump, things will be a whole lot better.