Module 5: Reinforcement Activity

Legos for Beginners (Flipped Classroom)

I chose the flipped classroom approach for my course Legos for Beginners. I believe by providing the video below, students can gather a general idea of what’s expected the next day. I could share with the students to review the video before class and think about what you may want to build in class the next day. I would hope that by watching the video, students would brainstorm what they may want to create and that it would spark creative thinking. By actively participating in building a custom design in class, students are in charge of their designs and the overall outcome. Throughout the design, students will use their critical thinking and problem-solving skills to overcome challenges. While completing their designs in class, students can learn from other students through observation of what works and doesn’t and receive feedback from their peers and teachers. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTmWapb6NUo

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