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20 engaging flipped learning apps for in the flipped classroom

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Reviewed:: Jan 31, 2026 by Faculty Development

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Overview:

This blog post introduces 20 digital tools useful for implementing flipped learning in K-12 and higher education classrooms. Each app is accompanied by a short description, suggestions for use, and a link for further exploration. The post is aimed at educators seeking to enhance student engagement, promote active learning, and build interactivity into lessons. While not research-based, it is a highly practical resource for instructional planning.

Type of Material:

Collection

Recommended Uses:

In-class,
Homework,
Individual,
Team,
Asynchronous, or synchronous environments.

Technical Requirements:

Internet access; works on any modern browser.
No plugins required.

Identify Major Learning Goals:

Discover tools to support flipped classroom strategies.
Explore apps that encourage interactive, independent learning.
Apply one or more tools to improve student engagement in or outside of class.

The main objective of the material is to support the idea "Flipping the classroom" which is a model of pedagogical education that reverses the typical elements of reading and homework. In most cases, students are asked to watch short videos at home, before coming to class. In this way, time in the classroom can be freed up for discussions, exercises and projects. Through this material you will find tools to carry out this method.

Target Student Population:

High School, College General Ed, College Lower Division, College Upper Division.
Instructors in any subject
Instructional designers.

Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:

Basic understanding of flipped classroom models; computer and internet navigation skills.

Content Quality

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Strengths:

Provides a useful overview of 20 apps for flipped learning.
The examples are relevant, current, and practically oriented.
Described in a general and simple way, as motivation to its use and involvement.

Concerns:

There is a lack of academic or research support to justify the selection of tools.
The article is curated more than critically evaluated.
Information on technical aspects of each of the recommendations is lacking

Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool

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Strengths:

Educators can apply the tools immediately.
Offers a variety of tools suitable for different instructional goals and student needs.
Variety of tools that are outlined
Some are very simple for both teachers and students

Concerns:

No direct connection to student learning outcomes
No data analytics to track effectiveness.
Examples are needed

Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty

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Strengths:

The blog layout is reader-friendly
Each section is cleanly organized
All links functioned properly
The material is very easy to explore,

Concerns:

No accessibility policy
No alt-text is indicated, though the resource is generally readable.

Other Issues and Comments:: This blog post is best used as a starting point or resource list for educators designing flipped lessons. It does not replace formal training or research-backed methodology but offers great practical value.
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