Innovation: Flipped Classrooms 101

By Jerry Overmyer Principal, September/October 2012 The education community is buzzing lately about a new paradigm in learning known as the flipped classroom model. During the past few months alone, articles on flipped classrooms have appeared in USA Today, The Economist, and The Washington Post. Educators have appeared on CBS’ 60 Minutes to endorse the concept. So, what’s all the hype about and could it work in your school?