Flipped Classroom

During class we learned about "Flipped Classroom". Flipped Classroom is a form of blended learning in which students learn new content online by watching video lectures at home. What used to be homework is now done in class with teachers offering more personalized guidance and interaction with students instead of lecturing. As a teacher I have mixed feelings about flipped classroom. I think it would work great for students who have the discipline to carve the time out to watch the lesson. As a parent of a gifted student in the public school system I think the idea is great. My son John masters math concepts quickly and would benefit from the personal attention and ability to advance at a more accelerated rate. I also think it would be great as a parent to view the lesson myself and understand how to assist my child if he needed it. When asked from a student perspective, John was not a fan of the idea. He thought it sounded like more work, although he agreed that sometimes it would be nice to get ahead.