How can we make the most of the relatively limited time we have with our students during class? That is the central and very useful question at the heart of the flipped classroom, an idea that has caught the attention of higher education like few others. Answering this question requires attention to what we ask of students both during and outside of class time. In this talk, we'll unpack the idea of the flipped classroom and explore learning principles, teaching practices, and educational technologies that can help us make more intentional and effective use of class time and engage our students in deeper learning.

Derek Bruff is director of the Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching and a senior lecturer in the Vanderbilt Department of Mathematics. As director, he oversees the Center's programming and offerings for faculty and graduate students, helping them develop foundational teaching skills and explore new ideas in teaching and learning. He also consults regularly with campus leaders about pedagogical issues, seeking to foster a university culture that supports effective teaching. Bruff's research interests include educational technology, visual thinking, and social pedagogies. He blogs on these topics at derekbruff.org, and his book, Teaching with Classroom Response Systems: Creating Active Learning Environments, was published by Jossey-Bass in 2009. Bruff has taught at Harvard University and has a PhD in mathematics from Vanderbilt University.

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