Flipping my classroom via Blendspace

In one of my daily travels through the world of Twitter, I came across mention of a something called Blendspace.  

Blendspace, allows the user to design "lessons" on any topic.  The lesson can include various types of resources (videos, web-links, word documents, and type of presentations) and can be ordered in a desired fashion and include comments regarding each source. The user can even create classes and administer quizzes within the various lessons. 

In my opinion, this is an ideal site for anyone looking to try their hand at flipping their classroom. The site is quite user friendly and offers most of their features at no cost.

Below are links to several of the lessons I have already designed to use in my classroom. 

http://tinyurl.com/davisequationsRAFT

http://tinyurl.com/davisprezi

http://tinyurl.com/davisww1

A short video that shows how easy it is to use. 

New Year and New Adventures . . .

As the New Year starts I have decided that I will challenge myself to venture into uncharted realms - blogging, publishing, and flipping my classroom.  I have spent much of my holiday break thinking and reflecting on how I can grow myself professionally through these avenues and how in turn my students will grow as well.

I am excited about many of the ideas and thoughts I read daily on twitter, and the things that I see other professionals building and creating.  I aspire to be like that and thus, I begin the pilgrimage. 

As I worked the other day artfully crafting the background and fonts of my blog, my college-aged daughter scoffed at me and said, "Why do you need a blog?", and perhaps her question was valid, maybe I don't need a blog. Maybe no one will ever read it.  Nonetheless, I've decided that I shall venture down this path. My hope is that I learn new things about the world and about myself. I hope that you'll join me in my journey and perhaps begin an expedition of your own too.