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Flipped classroom:

Flipped classroom is just that, the classroom is reversed. Instead of having lecture in the classroom, that is given outside of the classroom. During classroom time, that’s where the discussion and even homework takes place.

I have experience this type of classroom only once.  In one of my English classes, our teacher had this type of format. Before we even started the semester, she made us go over a video explaining what flipped classroom was and a test if we were ready to take an online class. When we would have face to face class, we had group discussions, small circles and assignments.

The only downside that I would have in doing a flipped classroom is that is will take me to much time to prepare it. Also, I’m pretty sure not all of my students will take the time to look over the materials that had to be reviewed for the class.

Interactive Boards

This is like a whiteboard, but it goes beyond it. Many school, if can, have what they call “Smart Boards” in their classroom.

In my last placement, all of the classroom had this. Just like some examples that I read, the teacher we co-taught used it mainly for vocabulary. They would go over the vocab and draw a picture that will make it easy for them to understand the picture.

Reading different articles, I found that there is so many different things that can be down on these boards, I will just need to get some classes. By having my students engaged and moving and interacting with the use of the interactive board might make their learning experience better.

CIPA/COPPA

The Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) are laws that were put in place for children Internet safety. Let me get a better definition for each law: CIPA was put in place in 2000 by the Congress. Its goal was that the children are not exposed to any harmful content. COPPA was put in place in 1998 and didn't allow internet website to ask for personal information on anyone ages 13 and younger, they needed parental permission.

CIPA: This requires that the internet have filters to content that would be disturbing to the child, like harmful photos. Before school/public libraries can adopt this, they need to make a proposal. With this, the use E-Rate which is a way school can get funds to receive supplies they need to teach. If they do have that, they have to prove that the child is showing good behavior, like during social media, and no cyberbullying. When getting this, they can choose their role, by teaching per lesson or common core.
"Of students aged 13 and 14 from schools across Alberta, Canada, 90 percent of males and 70 percent of females reported accessing sexually explicit media content at least once." (More info) Now that many of this content is blocked, these children won't be stuck in this situation. 


COPPA: Is a great law, because some children might want to obtain something, and give their personal information, and not knowing what will happen. "All better ensure that a child's privacy is protected and are a quick check box item for parents looking for optimum privacy safe guards." (more info) This helps kids be safe while using kid-friendly website. That why many "adult"website like Facebook or even Instagram don't have the option for this. 


This is an awesome website that gives teachers resource in teaching how to use the internet safely.