1. The Flipped Classroom in general will most likely be new to all the future Math Analysis students. Even if you have experienced any type of Flipped Classroom, the one you will experience in Mrs. Kirch's class will be unlike anything you'll likely ever experience in terms of classroom environment. The way the classroom is set up is just very structured and wired for you to learn the material at home and complete work in class with the help of your teacher and peers. The best way to succeed in such a new system is to just be cooperative and follow the whole process of the system. The results will definitely show as long as you commit to the Flipped Classroom and keep yourself paced. Pacing is an important part of the Flipped Classroom as due dates aren't as definite and you will feel like you have a lot of work. However, if you keep yourself working, you will definitely master the material, with ease. I believe the Flipped Classroom is set up for you to succeed on your own. It is just that you are given many aids in order to help you master the material. It is up to you to succeed in Math Analysis, but it won't be that hard. It's just a matter of commitment and sticking to the system.
2. I think adjusting to the flipped classroom was kind of already addressed in my answer to question 1 as you do need to get used to the flipped classroom if you want to succeed in this class. There is absolutely no way you can completely reject the whole system and still manage to be successful. In terms of mastering the technology we use, it really is not that hard to learn how to use the technology. It really is self-explanatory. However, if you are not good with technology I suggest you get someone to help you at first because the flipped classroom requires A LOT of usage for technology. I don't have many tips or advice I can really offer up. However, you will have to make a lot of videos for this class and you do have a variety of options. If you have a camera with good quality you can do that. However, if you don't have a camera with good quality you should consider an alternative as it is best for Mrs. Kirch and your peers to understand and see your videos. If you have a microphone on your computer you can just open up Microsoft Paint, do the problem there, and record in on your computer with something like Bandicam or Camstudio. If you google these programs, you can download them on your computer and it won't be that hard to learn how to work. However, if you really are unable to understand these programs, I suggest just finding a camera of some sort. It all depends on if the quality of your video is good enough because that is very important.
3. Well, judging from my previous answers, it will be VERY different from any old math class. Instead of those dull boring lectures on math that generally puts a good amount of students to sleep, we just do work and get to interact with students. We are expected to work on our "homework" and ask help from Mrs. Kirch during class and watch the videos and do WSQ's at home, which is technically "classwork" because we learn at home. This doesn't necessarily mean we are all working hard during class as we do get a chance to interact with other students. Some free time is allowed every once in a while, but we are expected to utilize our time wisely and work on mastering the material in class that we just learned at home. Again, with the flipped classroom, the student is allowed a lot of freedom. Due dates are not as enforced and students are given time to themselves in class. However, it is all set up for the student to choose to succeed on their own, so always stay dedicated and committed to succeeding.
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