A flipped classroom is a teaching model where students first encounter basic material before class, often through a video, reading, or guided notes. Class time is then used for practice, discussion, feedback, labs, or problem solving.
Why flip the classroom?
The idea is to use live class time for the parts where students benefit most from teacher support. Instead of spending the whole class on lecture, the teacher can help students apply ideas and correct misunderstandings.
Where it fits
A flipped classroom is one form of blended learning because it combines independent digital or at-home preparation with in-person instruction.
It works best when pre-class materials are short, purposeful, and connected directly to what happens in class.