Flipping the Classrooms

The first two articles support flipping the classrooms and this makes complete sense to me. I believe students will watch a video of a teacher over listening to them in person. I hope this is the case, because I know students do not read their textbook homework assignments. Giving students and teaches the time in class to work on projects and answer questions is what the article "The Digital Sandbox" discusses. From the teachers comments on a daily basis they would love this. They never have enough time to help all the students who need help. This also opens up supporting PLE Personal Learning Environments. Which leads into making students responsible for their own learning.  I believe students usually excel when they are put in charge of their own learning. The last article "21 Things That Will Become Obsolete in Education by 2020" discusses many items that I was not surprised to be predicted to be obsolete. The things that did not surprise me were desks, paper, HS Algebra I, outsourced web mastering, lockers as a coat check and paperbacks. Items that surprised me and I am not in complete agreement with are attendance bio scans, role of standardized tests for college admission, typical cafeteria food, centralized institution and homework 24/7. I do not doubt these areas will be changing. I just don't think they will be this extreme of a change by 2020. I am really excited about the potential of what can happen for our students with the flipped classrooms.