Synchronous Online Flipped Learning Approach (SOFLA®)
A specialized adaptation of flipped learning specifically designed for the synchronous online environment. It provides a structured sequence to ensure engagement and accountability in virtual classrooms.
When your sessions feel disjointed or participants lose focus
Your meetings or sessions need better pacing, clearer transitions, or more engaging sequences to keep participants engaged.
Best for remote or virtual instructor-led training (VILT) where 'Zoom fatigue' is a concern and high engagement is required.
Pre-work
Sign-in Activity
Whole Group Application
Breakout Rooms
Share-out
Preview and Wrap-up
Creates natural rhythm and momentum that keeps energy high throughout.
Facilitators use this model to structure a live Zoom or Teams session, ensuring that the 'lecture' happens before the call and the live time is strictly reserved for collaborative tasks and feedback.
- 1Vary the pace between high and low energy activities
- 2Use clear transitions between sections
- 3Build complexity gradually throughout
- 4End with actionable takeaways
- Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT)
- Remote higher education
- Online professional development
- Structured transition from individual to social learning
- Immediate application of pre-session concepts
- Consistent use of breakout groups for peer-to-peer interaction
- Requires robust digital platforms with breakout room capabilities
- Facilitators must be proficient in managing multiple digital tools simultaneously