Flipping the Classroom to Train Citizen Scientists in Invasive Species Detection and Response

Flipping the Classroom to Train Citizen Scientists in Invasive Species Detection and Response

Extension educators are increasingly using flipped classrooms, wherein online content delivery precedes in-person learning. We have applied this approach to two Extension programs in which citizen scientists are trained in early detection of invasive species. Our goal in using the tool of flipped cl...

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Published in:Journal of extension Vol. 56; no. 5
Main Authors: Larkin, Daniel J, Weber, Megan M, Galatowitsch, Susan M, Gupta, Angela S, Rager, Amy
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: Extension Journal, Inc 01-09-2018
Subjects:
Educational Technology
Extension Agents
Extension Education
Homework
Program Effectiveness
Student Satisfaction
Technology Uses in Education
Video Technology
Minnesota
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Summary:Extension educators are increasingly using flipped classrooms, wherein online content delivery precedes in-person learning. We have applied this approach to two Extension programs in which citizen scientists are trained in early detection of invasive species. Our goal in using the tool of flipped classrooms is to accommodate large amounts of content while focusing classroom time on skills development. In 2017, we assessed efficacy of the flipped classroom through knowledge tests and surveys completed by 174 participants and 106 participants, respectively. Results demonstrated large knowledge gains and high participant satisfaction. We encourage Extension professionals to consider whether use of the flipped classroom format could advance achievement of their programs' learning objectives.
ISSN:1077-5315
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.56.05.04