Introduction to Flipped Learning

Abstract This chapter introduces flipped learning, a student-centric pedagogy in which lecture is moved to the online environment and class time is spent engaging in active learning experiences. Following a discus- sion of the definition and history of flipped learning, the chapter presents eight principles to follow when designing a flipped experience and pro- vides guidance on selecting topics or class periods to flip. The potential advantages and disadvantages of flipped learning are discussed, the primary advantage being the potential to teach a broad range of learning goals that cannot be taught as effectively in a lecture-based course. The remaining chapters examine the research on flipped learning and explain how to cre- ate flipped experiences that capitalize on their benefits and mitigate their disadvantages.