Flip It and Break It: Using Flipped Lessons and Breakouts to Energize Learning

Authors

  • Stephanie Sweeney Pennucci Millersville University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5195/palrap.2020.220

Abstract

Flipping the classroom using instructional videos and creating escape room style breakout activities are instructional strategies that can enliven classroom learning experiences. Combined they can enhance the one-shot information literacy session by increasing instructional time and engaging learners in a hands-on activity that promotes critical thinking skills, knowledge application, collaboration, and research resiliency. This article follows the continuing evolution of an experiment with using breakout style lessons in face to face and flipped classes.

Author Biography

Stephanie Sweeney Pennucci, Millersville University

Education Librarian/Assistant Professor

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Published

2020-12-18

Issue

Vol. 8 No. 2 (2020)

Section

Practice

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