State College, Pennsylvania, March 30, 2012 – Alan November, an international leader in education technology, will present his insights on the “flipped classroom” during a webinar sponsored by Schoolwires on April 4 at 2 p.m. Eastern.

A flipped model of instruction is one in which students view an instructor lecture at home and then actively apply the lesson in the classroom with the instructor acting as a “guide on the side.” The flipped model represents a significant cultural change from the traditional classroom and the roles of students and teachers. During the webinar, participants will:
• Learn how to make thinking visible
• Discover the steps required to make a shift to the flipped model
• Learn what not to do when getting started with the new model
• See how a flipped classroom actually saves teachers time
• Find out how to anticipate and mitigate parent concerns

“Advances in technology create opportunities for educational leaders to rethink the traditional learning model,” said Christiane Crawford, Chief Executive Officer and President, Schoolwires. “We are pleased to sponsor this webinar and bring new insights to educators so that they can make informed choices about emerging trends and technology.”

Schoolwires technology solutions, including Centricity2™ and Nimbus, support flipped classrooms by empowering educators and engaging students. Teachers can create participatory digital learning environments for their students without depending on system administrators. Students are more effectively engaged through collaboration and social interaction with their peers, and learning is extended beyond the walls of the classroom.

“The Flipped classroom model is made possible in large part by engaging students in online communities of learning,” said November. “Education companies like Schoolwires have easy-to-use tools that empower teachers to create very supportive learning environments. These tools make student thinking more visible for teachers and engage students in accessing and responding to a wide range of learning resources.”

About Schoolwires, Inc.
Schoolwires is a leading provider of community-based solutions and safe social learning environments designed to accelerate K-12 district and student success. Centricity2 is the company’s unifying Web content management system designed to help K-12 districts more deeply connect and engage with their communities. Schoolwires NimbusTM supports a collaborative and blended learning environment where teachers can foster student engagement and help learners develop critical 21st century learning skills. Through its numerous, long-term district relationships, Schoolwires works with an estimated 10 million users in the U.S. and China. Schoolwires was recognized by Inc. magazine as one of the Top Education Companies on the 2011 Inc 500|5000 for the fifth consecutive year. Schoolwires Inc. (www.schoolwires.com) is headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, USA.
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