This presentation was given to a group of English teachers in northern Japan to expose them to various ideas of using technology in language learning.

1. Integrating
Recent CALL
Innovations
into Flipped
Instruction
Dr. Edo Forsythe
Hirosaki Gakuin University

2. Leveraging tech to
FLIP
First steps
Use of class time
Tools to use
Based on student needs & abilities
Putting it into practice
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3. First steps
Consider what you want
the classroom to look like
See what can be moved
out of the classroom
Think how best to deliver
that content outside
Overmyer and Dennis (2016)
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4. Common themes in
implementing flipped
learning practices.

5. Tools to provide knowledge
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+ Videos
+ Presentations (Narrated or not)
+ Web-based activities

6. Videos
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Make videos
- ScreenCastify
- Camtasia
- Other screen recording tools
Tips to remember
- Shorter is better (~10 mins!)
- Not only videos—handouts to guide learning VITAL

7. Presentations
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Make presentations
- PowerPoint
- Slides
- Keynote
Tips to remember
- Adding narration aids in learning / retention
- Shorter is better (~10 mins!)
- Avoid death by PowerPoint!

8. Web-based Activities
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Doing learning activities using the Internet
- Web-tours
- Use existing instructional materials
- Take advantage of multimedia affordances
Tips to remember
- KISSMINT!
- Shorter is better (~20 mins!)
- Double check before assigning

9. Assessment is Necessary
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Just seeing / doing learning activities is not enough
Did they meet the learning objectives?
Do they know what’s needed for the in-class activities?
Ways to assess
- Online quiz (Forms, Quizlet, etc.)
- Handout to guide learning and reinforce key points
- Preparation of in-class materials

10. The way to get
started is to quit
talking and begin
doing.
Walt Disney
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11. Group work
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Discuss how you can incorporate flipped learning into your
classes. Things to consider:
 How can you take advantage of this to make your
instruction better?
 How do you think your students will react?
 What hurdles do you see in making it happen?

12. Summary
Technology allows more engaging
learning
In-class activities more active if new
content learned outside of class
Thorough planning and thinking are
necessary for success!
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13. Thank you
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