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Reflection

    My proposal for the class was to flip the classroom. I had done some research on "Flipped Classroom" in another class before EDU 777 02. For this class, I started implementing slowly with my students. My style of teaching is, I Do, We Do, You Do. It has always worked fine. After learning about flipped classrooms, I started introducing note videos. My goal is to transform and implement my classroom for next semester. So far, I can say that the note videos have helped. I started including the videos for students to use to "catch up" or "review." At first, I had students complain, but later on, I had students say that they liked the videos better than having me teach directly. This was a positive aspect because I thought it was going to be hard for students to be responsible for their learning, especially on days that they were absent. The negative aspect of this is that I have noticed that it is hard for some students to follow along with the videos. They think watching a video means that they are watching a music video. They do not realize that they are notes and that they should be watching and taking notes. 

    I am very optimistic to try this and transform my classroom 100% next semester. Some students will like this new change while others may struggle. I will make sure I provide all the necessary accommodations for all my students and hope this is a successful plan. I am also feeling optimistic to know I have such a supportive team. Technology specialist roles in learning and instructional design have helped me how to process my ideas better. How to implement those ideas into the plan. At first, I was not sure how or what plan would I be using, but everything now just flows very naturally. I am sure by the end of next semester I will have students who will be successful independents. 

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