Hopkins Public Schools: Advancing Technology in the Classroom

See how Hopkins Public Schools turned the classroom on its head with the help of iPad.

The video features Anthony Patterson, a mathematics teacher at Hopkins High School who runs a flipped classroom in his geometry classes. He explains that the flipped classroom model involves bringing homework into the classroom, and moving direct instruction into a video format delivered outside of the classroom. Patterson emphasizes that the use of iPads in his classrooms makes for personalized and individualized learning experiences for his students, where they are also highly engaged. In addition, he feels that the Hopkins public schools are leaders in innovation with regards to technology and how it is used in education. Patterson believes that good teaching is still crucial, but iPads have helped to make learning more exciting for students.

  1. What is a "flipped classroom," and how does it work?
  2. How are iPads used in Anthony Patterson's classroom to personalize student learning?
  3. According to the video, why is technology an important tool in the classroom, and how does it help students learn?