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Inverted ClassroomGetting active learning into the general chemistry classroomDarin J. UlnessDepartment of ChemistryConcordia CollegeMoorhead, MNWhat is an Inverted Classroom?

Students watch a video of the lecture for the day before coming to class.

During class the students typically work in groups on problem solving.

The instructor circulates through the classroom to engage and assist the groups.

Lage, Platt and Treglia, J. Economics Educ. 32, 30 (2000).Motivation

To get passive learning out of the classroom

To engage a greater range of students

To enhance one-on-one interaction with instructorMechanics of the CourseStudents purchase the course notes at the beginning of the semester.

Each class period a set of videos is assigned. The videos are segments typically 5-15 min long.

A short quiz over the content of the videos is administered during the first 5 min of class.

A typical class period then proceeds with brief remarks followed by group work. The instructor and two TAs help the groups.

A large number and wide range of problems are given out as group work.

Homework is assigned over the topic of the day.The Role of Information TechnologyThe lecture capture processTools we usedSmart boardVideoChallenges: Recording processVideo storage and streamingAccess to expertiseFile namingContingency planning

The Role of Information TechnologyConsiderations and Project RequirementsSimpleAccessibleScalableFlexibleCo-brandingPositive perception

VideoSmart boardAssessment Data: Student SurveyAssessment Data: Student SurveyAssessment Data: Student SurveyAssessment Data: Student SurveyAssessment Data: Student SurveyAssessment Data: Student SurveyAssessment Data: Student SurveyAssessment Data: Student SurveyAssessment Data: Student SurveyAssessment Data: Exam Scores2010 and 2006 are comparable. Same initial running order. Kotz and Treichel 6th versus 7th

First two exams are identicalOn both exams 2010 scored 2% higher. No significant statistical differenceAssessment Data: AnecdotesLargely positive verbal feedback

Students seemed comfortable and happy

Perception of more work required

Assessment Data: Lessons LearnedToo much of a good thing, find balance

More challenging examples

Accentuate the positive

AcknowledgementsIT helpPatti HeislerAndrew GoodwinWade IversonMike KnoodleRon Balko

Student TAsTorey PrahlJohn HeadJulia Liebl