OER

While reading the articles on Open Educational Resources, also known as OER, I learned a lot. I found out that these resources are used in many ways. It is very easy to access the open educational resources from anywhere. There are 7 Things  one should know about OER'S, such as what is it, who's using it , and etc.  Open educational resources are resources that our available at little to no coast. These resources are used for teaching, learning, or even just research.  The resources available vary such as textbooks, quizzes, games, etc. All the resources are used to help improve ones education.

While exploring through the Open Educational Resources website I came across many informative topics/lessons. As a future educator I can use the tips given from this website to become a successful teacher. As I am continuing in my studies right now I find myself struggling in a few areas and I found this website helpful with videos to watch.  For example, my weak spot is mathematics. Going through the OER'S I found a resource that was very helpful, OER'S MATH. This link was helpful to me as well as to anyone else. It helped me to understand geometry better and how to correctly use a protractor. This is not the only OER on math, there are multiple others to explore.

Also, the website was very easy to access. There were many areas in which one can access to learn more about.  For instance, I was interested on learning more about how to become a successful teacher. The website offered a lot of helpful information such as how teachers make a difference. Teachers have a major impact on a students future. Check out this video, to explore more on how teachers make a difference, Teachers can make a difference .
The last interesting aspect that I found while exploring through the OER' S website was that it has so much to offer. I wanted to find more information on pigs, because I have an obsession for them and this website offered so much helpful information on pigs.  It helped educate me more on about pigs and having pigs as pets.

I know that as a future learner and future teacher I can refer back to the Open Educational Resources to insure that I am benefiting my students, as well as myself  to the fullest.  For me as a future teacher, I can refer back to resources such as, creative commons , open educational resources , and education . All of these resources help prepare teachers and educate them. This is a great website for anyone who is interested in strengthening their education.

Teacher Channel

I found a great interest in exploring through the Teaching Channel website.  It shared many great ideas to use in the classroom to help the students succeed.  It was full of videos to explore through. I found an interesting video that explained sharing strategies.  It shared examples of different ways to share in the classroom.  It also gave lesson ideas based on sharing.  I know when I become a teacher I will resort back to this website to get good ideas to use in my classroom.
                                                    

Flipped Learning

                                              
   Today, we were asked in SEDU 183 to discuss what flipped learning is and it's importance.nnAfter much research I discovered that flipped learning takes place outside the classroom. Learning through materials such as online videos outside the classroom, instead of learning from a teacher inside a classroom.

      Flipped learning has many benefits. As referred to Flipped Classroom, flipped learning allows students to do research on a lesson before entering the classroom.  Therefore, when the students enter the classroom they can interact with the teacher and do activities based on what they learned. Students have the ability to access the lesson from the Internet at anytime they want. The students are able to learn at their own speed and rewind and relearn the lesson. It is said that 85% of teachers whom have switched to flipped learning have seen improved grades in the classroom. 

      Flipped learning also has its drawbacks.  Teachers will not be teaching directly in front of the student day  after day which may cause the student to fall behind if they do not review the videos online.  Not everyone learns best by online resources. The teachers will however still be there to help the student out with his/her homework. Because the information is all online for the students, students may feel as if they do not have to attend class. This may cause a problem with attendance in the classroom.

   When I become a teacher I plan on using flipped learning in my classroom. Flipped learning seems like a very useful tool to use in all types of classes. I want my students to succeed and by reviewing what will be expected of them in class the day before, as a useful way to insure they will succeed. I am looking forward to using flipped learning in my classroom for many reasons. I want my students to be able to interact with their peers in an educational way and flipped learning allows more time for interaction because there will be less lecturing in the classroom.  I believe flipped learning is a good way for students to succeed and I look forward to watching my students grow and develop through flipped learning. 

Flipped Learning : This is a video that explains the importance of flipped learning and how it adds to student success. Goes in depth with how teachers use flipped learning.




Resources that helped me with my research on Flipped Learning: Check them out!
http://flippedlearning.org
http://www.thedailyriff.com/articles/how-the-flipped-classroom-is-radically-transforming-learning-536.php
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/rethinking-the-flipped-classroom-idit-harel-caperton
http://blogs.edweek.org/edweek/edtechresearcher/2012/06/rethinking_teaching_and_time_with_the_flipped_classroom.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4a7NbUIr_iQ&feature=youtu.be
http://novemberlearning.com/resources/articles/flipped-learning-a-response-to-five-common-criticisms-article/
http://flippedclassroom.org/