Feelings on Flipping Out

I feel that if I knew all students had access to watch the lessons, either online at home, school or the library, I would give it a try. I would probably start with a video from the Khan academy or YouTube. Then I would gauge the students interest, motivation (who actually went home and watched it) and plan an in class activity (assessment) around the video. If students were really into it, I would pursue making my own videos, or glogster posters even. No matter how well it worked I would not turn this into an everyday routine. If teachers did this everyday, I think students would eventually become bored. The newness of watching a video or investigating something online would become what a worksheet is today. I feel that, with my limited experience, flipping the classroom is best used in balance with other homework activities. I am still not completely "all in" with flipping the classroom, I would probably need to try it for myself before I committed to it. Like anything, it has its detractors, what to do if not everyone has access?... what if students do not watch the video, does this put them further behind than a traditional classroom? ...Will students be motivated to sit and watch a video?... Will they truly comprehend what they are watching?

During my field experience, and overall experience with students, I find myself doing more one on one coaching/instruction. Maybe being a coach has something to do with that. Nevertheless,  I always have got more satisfaction working with students individually, rather than whole class instruction. Performing in front of the class is something that is a work in progress. Also, I believe it is too early to tell if planning lessons is a strength or a weakness. I have not had enough experience planning whole-class lessons to know. So a "IP" grade for the performing and a "N/A" grade on planning.