1. You'll need an online presence (teacher website-building options below) 2. You'll need some presentations to record to make your instructional videos (you probably already have several PowerPoints you can start with, and alternatives to PowerPoint are listed below) 3. You'll need a screen recorder (many free options out there- see screencasting tools below)
Teacher Website-building Options
In order to Flip- teachers need to build a website where videos, assignments, etc are posted. Here are some good website creation options:
Schoolwires- this is the platform MUHSD uses for all its webpages and teachers already have a basic link established under the TEACHER WEBSITES channel
Google Site- a Google Site is a website sponsored by Google and integrates nicely with all Google apps
Weebly- easy drag & drop website builder. No technical skills required.
Alternatives to PowerPoint
Google Presentation (Slides) - found in Google Drive under CREATE button
Prezi - http://prezi.com/pricing/edu/ Sign Up under the 'Enjoy EDU' Student/Teacher License
Educreations -http://www.educreations.com/ Get the free iPad app or sign up and use web-based
Screencasting tools
Screencast-o-matic http://screencast-o-matic.com/
Screenr http://www.screenr.com/
Jing http://www.techsmith.com/download/jing/
Another Option: Use Edmodo to Flip your Class
In flipped classrooms, learning becomes focused on active interaction rather than passive absorption, transferring the burden of responsibility for learning to the students themselves. Class time can be devoted to activities that engage higher level thinking