Flipped Classroom Training That Works Using Moodle™ Software at Pukunui
Let’s be honest—traditional lectures often leave students passively absorbing content, only to forget half of it by morning. That’s where flipped classroom training changes the game. At Pukunui, we offer practical, hands-on workshops designed to help educators rethink how class time is utilized—transforming what happens before, during, and after each lesson using the Moodle software platform.
In our half-day Pukunui flipped classroom training session, instructors don’t just learn “about” the flipped classroom model. They’ll actually start flipping their own courses using the tools in their Moodle™ implementation. Whether you work in education or corporate learning and development, this is the strategy that brings real engagement—and, yes, better learning outcomes, too.
What Is the Flipped Classroom Model, Really?
The flipped classroom model inverts traditional teaching methods. Instead of spending precious in-class hours lecturing, instructors assign pre-class materials—such as video lectures, podcasts, and readings—so learners can engage with the core content outside of class at their own pace. Then, during class time, students work on targeted learning activities that deepen their understanding through discussion, collaboration, and feedback.
But it’s not just about assigning a video and calling it a day. Effective flipped learning requires a thoughtful redesign of your course structure, strategic use of interactive elements, and a clear focus on what happens before, during, and after each in-class session.
Why Instructors Are Flipping the Classroom
Here’s what educators and trainers tell us after attending our workshop—they wish they’d started sooner. Flipping your classroom can feel like a significant shift, but the payoff is worth it. Here’s why:
- More Active Learning: Students come to class prepared and ready to engage in discussions, group work, or problem-solving tasks.
- Better Use of Class Time: Lectures moved online frees up your face-to-face sessions for high-impact teaching.
- Improved Engagement: Learners aren’t just listening—they’re doing, questioning, responding, and reflecting.
- Flexibility: Learners with diverse learning paces and styles can review video lectures or pre-class content at their own pace.
- Data-Driven Teaching: Utilize Moodle software’s analytics and activity tracking to identify who’s engaging with materials—and who isn’t.
What to Expect From the Pukunui Flipped Classroom Training
This isn’t a theory-only kind of session. Our flipped classroom training is designed to provide you with hands-on experience using your own Moodle system, allowing you to make real-time changes and build practical skills that you can apply immediately. We blend examples, activities, and live workshopping so that participants leave with something already built and ready to use.
Core Topics Include
- Intro to the Flipped Learning Model: Understand its benefits, common pitfalls, and how it applies to different teaching contexts.
- Moodle™ Software Basics: Quick-start orientation to courses, activities, and tracking tools.
- Designing Pre-Class Materials: How to create and structure video lectures, readings, formative quizzes, and interactive elements using Moodle™ features.
- Running Effective In-Class Activities: Strategies for transforming class time into active, learner-focused experiences.
- Managing Student Workflows: Tracking engagement, guiding learners, and adapting when something’s not working.
- Collaborative Course Design: Using Moodle™ tools to build group work, forum posts, and peer feedback activities.
Learning Outcomes You Can Rely On
After completing the flipped classroom training, instructors leave with:
- A working flipped course—including modules, resources, and intro activities—built inside your Moodle™ implementation.
- Confidence in course navigation—including how to upload video lectures, embed quizzes, create feedback tools, and manage topic flow.
- At least five flipped strategies you can apply right away—tailored to your subject and teaching style.
- New learning strategies—for fitting scaffolded learning into pre-class and in-class activities.
- Improved learning outcomes—because well-structured learning means better results.
Typical Flipping Pitfalls (And How to Avoid Them)
Let’s be honest: flipping sounds great—until you try and half your students don’t watch the pre-class materials. Or they say, “Can we just go over it again in class anyway?” Here’s how we help you avoid that:
- Design Engaging Pre-Class Content
Use interactive activities, not just videos. A short quiz after each video lecture keeps students accountable and signals what’s important. - Set Expectations Early
From day one, be clear: in-class work builds on what students prepared beforehand. Reward prep and highlight strong learner participation. - Link Activities Across Phases
If the pre-class reading talks about a case study, the class should apply it. This connection helps learners see the value of both.
One Surprising Tip
Honestly, most instructors skip this step—and regret it: model the flipped approach in your own training sessions. That means flipping the training session itself! That’s what we do at Pukunui (meta, right?). Participants get pre-class materials and discussion topics to review before attending. That way, they experience a flipped class as a student, first-hand.
Use Moodle™ Software to Build Effective Flipped Courses
The Moodle platform provides instructors with all the tools needed to support flipped learning, including customizable lessons, embedded media, assignment grading, forum discussions, and reporting features. But it only works if you know where to start. That’s why our training walks you through key features while building something tangible you can use:
Essential Moodle Activities for a Flipped Class
- Lesson and Page Modules for structured content delivery
- Forums for pre-class discussion or reflections
- Quizzes for knowledge checks
- Book Resource to organize multimedia content like PDFs, video lectures, or podcasts
- H5P Interactive Content for drag-and-drop, branching scenarios, and interactive video (perfect for flipped learning)
Mistakes Flipped Instructors Make (So You Don’t Have To)
- Underestimating Prep Time
Creating quality pre-class materials requires effort—start small and iterate on each term. - Trying to Flip Everything at Once
It’s okay to flip one unit. Start where it matters most—often your trickiest theory topics—and build from there. - Forgetting the “Why”
Help students understand the point. Connect the dots between flipped materials and better performance.
FAQs About Flipped Classroom Training
What are the flipped classroom teaching techniques?
These include assigning video lectures, readings, or podcasts for students to complete before class, and using in-class time for collaborative problem-solving, discussions, projects, or activities that reinforce and extend the content. Tools like quizzes, forums, and breakout discussions keep the learning experience interactive.
What are the seven steps to flipping your classroom?
Flipping a classroom effectively often includes:
- Identify key learning outcomes
- Rework content that can be absorbed independently
- Create short, accessible video lectures or readings
- Design interactive quizzes or reflections to go with each
- Plan active, meaningful in-class activities
- Communicate expectations clearly to learners
- Review analytics and iterate
What is an example of a flipped classroom?
In a maths class, students are assigned a 10-minute video on solving quadratic equations as pre-class homework. In class, students work in pairs to solve real-life problems using quadratic equations, share their solutions, and discuss variations. The instructor moves around, offering live feedback rather than lecturing from the front.
Let’s Flip Your Classroom—Together
Whether you’re a teacher exploring blended learning or a corporate trainer seeking to enhance engagement, this is one strategy that works across the board. Our flipped classroom training equips you with practical skills, builds confidence in Moodle software, and supports your transition to more effective course delivery. Ready to get started?
Contact Pukunui today to book your half-day flipped classroom training session—or sign up now to secure your seat. Get ready to transform your classroom and change the way your students learn—for good.
