How Can AI Impact the Flipped Classroom?
Created by Samara Marin Using Dalle-3 2024
In developing my innovation plan, I have narrowed my focus from the broad topic of “blended learning using the flipped classroom” to exploring how AI can assist educators in implementing flipped classrooms. The flipped classroom model can be effective, but educators need sufficient time to prepare their lessons. Many experienced educators already have their lessons planned and may not have the extra time needed to adapt them to a flipped format. Conversely, newer educators are often preoccupied with learning the basics, making it challenging for them to modify their instruction to fit the flipped classroom model. Therefore, I intend to research how AI can impact educators’ preparation time and determine whether it can help in the creation of a flipped classroom.
My research topic focuses on assessing the impact of AI on teachers’ preparation and planning time. Many educators are currently using their personal time to make up for insufficient planning time. I aim to examine how AI influences this process for both experienced and novice teachers.
The purpose of my action research is to explore how AI tools can reduce the personal time teachers spend on preparation and planning. I will compare the time spent on these tasks before and after implementing AI, evaluate its impact on the quality of lesson plans, and assess how these improvements influence teaching effectiveness. Additionally, I will investigate the challenges teachers face when integrating AI and suggest solutions. Finally, I will examine how AI may enhance teachers’ work-life balance and support their professional development through personalized resources and feedback.
My fundamental research question is, “What is the impact of AI when it comes to teacher planning and prep time?”
I will use a mixed-method research design because both types of research provide their own type of insight. Quantitative research will provide trends on time spent planning before and after AI implementation, as well as trends on how educators are using it. Qualitative research can deeply understand teachers’ experiences, perceptions, and attitudes toward using AI in their planning.
I will collect quantitative data through Surveys, Time Tracking, Performance Metrics, and Usage Statistics. I will also collect qualitative data on how educators chose to use AI, their perceptions, challenges, and benefits. The data will also benefit from viewing an educator’s lesson plans before and after AI usage to analyze the quality of lessons created.
For qualitative data, I will use the following tools:
Interviews: Develop semi-structured interview guides with open-ended questions to explore teachers’ experiences, perceptions, and challenges with AI tools. I can use Microsoft Forms to send educators the interview questions to answer anonymously and interview some educators in person.
Document Analysis Frameworks: Establish criteria for analyzing lesson plans and other preparation materials to assess differences in quality and content when using AI.
For quantitative data, I will use the following tools:
Surveys/Questionnaires: Create surveys with closed-ended extent of AI tool usage, time spent on planning, and perceived effectiveness using Microsoft Forms.
Time-Tracking: Have educators track their time before and after AI implementation in their classrooms.
Performance Metrics: Develop metrics to assess student outcomes or teacher performance, such as test scores, student engagement levels, or teacher evaluations.
Usage Logs: Collect usage data from AI tools, such as login frequency, features used, and duration of use. This data can be obtained from the software’s analytics or reporting features.
My original literature review focused on the benefits of the flipped and blended classroom. My action research plan will focus on the benefits of AI in educator planning due to a lack of time.
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References
Created by Samara Marin using Dalle-3
Mertler, C. A. (2019). Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators (6th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: SAGE Publications, Inc.
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