Trying Something New

Have you heard of the concept of the 'flipped' classroom?  I have been reading and studying about this for quite a while; and, let me tell you, I am hooked! This concept basically means allowing students to absorb concepts somewhat at thier own pace via audio, video, and / or text and using class time to answer questions and explore hands on activities when applicable.  I teach several days a week in a co-op type setting.  I am seeing great results with this in my chemistry class.  I am going to start implementing it in other classes as well.  How do you get started and how could this be used in a homeschool setting?
1.  When planning assignments / lessons, use sites such as Khan Academy and locate pertinent video instruction for concepts covered in the lessons for the week.  Many curricula include dvd or online video instruction for lessons, too.  Assign audio, video, and text material for your student(s) to cover during the week prior to homework assignments.
2. Then, when time comes for class to meet, or for your child to do their assignments, you serve as a facilitator for the assignments. You have (preferably) viewed, listened to, and read the background info for their assignments and are there to answer questions.
3.  Can't find a media source for a concept you need to cover?  If you have a webcam, you can video yourself working out problems as you narrate.  Save the videos to your computer, to a disc, or to a stick and give those to your kids to view.  Sometimes examples in a textbook are great, but they are made even greater when someone works them out step-by-step.  The beauty of the videos is that they can be watched over and over.
I absolutely love this idea!  I think it is going to be revolutionizing my classrooms as well as my homeschooling.  I really think it is getting back to the way education needs to be.  Kids are able to dig in and learn material and use the teacher as a sounding board for questions.  Also, more classroom time can be devoted to the application of these concepts instead of the explanation of them.  Try it out!
Let me know what you think!