A flipped lesson is a learning structure where students first learn new content before class — through videos or reading — to maximize class time for applying concepts with teacher facilitation. Similar to flipped classrooms, flipped lessons focus on a single lesson or topic.
Flipped lessons transform learning to make better use of classroom time, encourage active participation, and deepen performance outcomes. Other benefits to flipped lessons include:
- Promotes various learning speeds
- Improves understanding
- Increases engagement
- Fosters collaboration
- Personalizes learning
- Flexible learning
- Enhances retention
Flipped lessons support learners and educators through hands-on activities designed to deepen learning.
Education: Educators have students watch videos before class to prepare for science labs, discussions, or review lessons before exams.
Businesses: Companies use flipped lessons to train employees for onboarding, software tutorials, leadership development, sales training, and safety and compliance training.
Content Creation: Creators leverage flipped lessons for workshop preparation videos, coaching programs, online course modules, and membership-based learning.