A while back, and I mean a while back, I started to blog about how people could incorporate the different phases of Explore, Flip, Apply to their classrooms. Well, I have finally had enough time to get to work on the Apply phase.
The Apply phase to me is about having the students show you what they learned. I am not big on tests, but I am big on students showing their understanding. Here are some examples:
In an English class, the best way to Apply what students have learned is for them to write in a public forum where they could get feedback. I feel that we shelter our students to much sometimes and that we need to have them connect with others and get peer feedback that is not from a classmate or teacher. Kidblog is a great blogging platform that is safe enough, yet you can connect your classes with others easily.
In a Social Studies Class, it depends on what area you are covering. In my class, I teach World History, and one of the areas we discuss are leaders in Ancient China. So, my students take on the persona of one of these famous emperors and they have a discussion based on what that individual would have said over topics the students have chosen to discuss.
In a Science classroom, you could have students recreate experiments and video blog discussing what is happening and describing the process.
In math class, have the students create new math problems or if you are working with fractions, have them bake or make something in school to have everyone share.
The Apply Phase is about students demonstrating what they learned during the Explore and Flip phase. Don't let it be a test. Make it more a more authentic experience from them!
George Phillip is a social studies teacher and designer.
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