Nursing instructor question: flipped classrooms?

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Hello,

I am a new nursing instructor. As a student I hated power points and preferred on-line learning. I have heard that flipped classrooms are a great way for students to learn and they sound like it is the best of the on-line/classroom combined. I have finished one class and moving on to med/surg. I really feel like my students will learn more if they get more active/hands on time in the classroom. Has anyone tried this in a nursing class yet or been part of a class that has been flipped?

Specializes in CVICU CCRN.
Why is that called a flipped class?

In my school's case, they actually took it a step further and the students were responsible for presenting a certain percentage of the content, with the Prof guiding and providing some activities and materials on key concepts. Not all the classes were this way, but the expectation for all of the classes was that you did your prep the night before so that you could come prepared with questions or contributions. Lecture was minimalist with much more Socratic method engagement and not so many powerpoints. Lots of good discussions ensued and I felt like even people who were afraid to ask questions participated and gained a lot from hearing other students' questions or insight.

I know that doing prep the night before isn't really a revolutionary concept (that has always been my practice) but I did really enjoy the high level of engagement and accountability promoted by this class style.

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Specializes in Tele, Stepdown, Med/Surg, education.
Why is that called a flipped class?

video/recorded lecture at home

homework in class, activities to facilitate learning in class. so it's flipped

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