I would flip my classroom for the following two reasons:
1. It would reduce greatly the time spent on classroom explanations giving more time to other more engaging activities and giving my students more individual attention. As Russell Stannard says, it frees up class time to be able to focus on tasks, group work or other projects in class. Many times, I do not have enough time in class for doing different kinds of activities, so this technique would allow me more flexibility to plan more fun stuff to do in class.
2. It would foster students’ autonomy. I would get away from a teacher-centered class. I can assign online material for students to watch or read at home before coming to class. When the students come to class, they will be better prepared and more aware of the new material. As Katie Gimbar explains it in her video, the students can pause, rewind, and re-watch, post questions, all at their own pace. Being a little more independent, the students will be more motivated and will feel more productive.
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