Fostering Student Engagement at the University of Tomorrow with Canvas & Wooclap
Experts from Duke & Heriot-Watt University share their insights on April 16.
What Is a Flipped Classroom?
📌 Flipped classroom is a teaching approach that reverses traditional learning methods. Instead of introducing new concepts in class, students explore them beforehand through videos, readings, and interactive materials. This shifts classroom time from passive listening to active participation, allowing for deeper discussions, hands-on exercises, and collaborative problem-solving. This model fosters engagement, critical thinking, and knowledge retention.
🌍 Context: Many students struggle with passive lectures and limited interaction in traditional classrooms. By consuming content in advance, they can process complex ideas at their own pace and use class time for engagement and collaboration. This method enhances comprehension and encourages self-directed learning.
🎯 Benefits: Flipped learning improves student confidence, as they come prepared and ready to engage in class. It also encourages peer discussions, allowing students to support one another. Teachers can personalize instruction, addressing misunderstandings more effectively and fostering higher retention rates.
🚀 How Wooclap Supports It: Wooclap offers live quizzes and polls to assess pre-class preparation, helping educators tailor their lessons. The platform enables asynchronous Q&A, where students submit doubts before class, ensuring key concepts are reinforced. Interactive tools like word clouds facilitate real-time engagement during class.
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