The Truth About Flipped Learning
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Welcome to 7215X - Technology in Education!
Over the next few weeks, we will explore several educational software and online programs that you can easily integrate into your teaching and learning. We will look at many free Web 2.0 tools that can be used to communicate and collaborate within your building as well as globally. As we prepare our children for a world of work which will be greatly different from the one we currently know, we must also prepare ourselves to change the way we teach so that it reflects best practices, offers differentiated instruction and allows for the seamless integration of technology.
Before reading this article, I had never heard of a 'flipped' classroom. However, now that I have gained insight as to what it is, and some misconceptions that have been generated about it; I feel it can be a beneficial thing. Flipped learning is an educational technique that I feel can help teachers differentiate their lessons. According to the article, "...a well-run flipped classroom can help a teacher individually address the needs of each student.
ReplyDeleteDifferentiation is key, because each student has an opportunity for one-on-one attention nearly every day from his or her classroom teacher." This is something I feel teachers struggle with on a daily basis,and this type of technique will help satisfy the need.
I also liked that the article mentioned how even though teachers are able to use the videos as a form of support for the students, the TEACHER needs to be a 'facilitator' of learning. As teachers we need to be walking around and meeting with our students - constantly assessing their work and ideas. This is how we go about differentiating our lessons based on their needs.
I also agree with the last idea presented in this article. "...it’s about flipping the attention away from the teacher and toward the learner; it is about eliminating large-group
direct instruction and meeting the individual learning needs of each student." I like this idea and I feel this is the way the educational system is leaning - less teacher-directed and more student directed. We already have peer learning and collabortaive groups - which I feel works great because the students are learning from each other as well as the teacher. Although I was not familiar with this before, after reading this article I feel it is something to consider. Flipping is another great way of bringing technology into the classroom.
I also have never heard of flipped learning before I read the article. In engaging students with flipped learning so that the tasks assigned to children can be completed in the classroom shows "respect for the children's time and life outside of school." Differentiated learning used in the flipped classroom provides more one on one instruction to those that need it and that should help students to succeed.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the article, "its about flipping the attention away from the teacher and toward the learner; it is about eliminating large group direct instruction and meeting the individual needs of each student." One must consider if the students don't have access to technology at home to complete their studies that technology should be provided by the school. Also, the article mentions Bloom's Taxonomy as a very useful tool in writing lesson plans, from the bottom to the top, or from the top to the bottom.Video and computer usage should be widespread in the classroom to keep up with the times.
All information in this article was new for me. I liked the idea about “flipping classroom”. I even looked at TED site and found a few very useful videos that I can integrate in Math. Of course, like it is said in the article, all these new concepts involve technology and it is not easy sometimes to provide access to it for every student, but as we saw from examples it is possible to overcome. It is not quite clear for me how it helps with differentiation – do you need to create different videos for different levels of students? After reading this article I will definitely do more research on this approach because I like the idea that students should get explanation of new topic at home and after that they discuss what they already know with a teacher and address their questions and concerns about the topic and can master their skills in the classroom.
ReplyDeleteThan more I find out about new ways of using technology in the classroom, than more I understand how it can help me as a teacher to engage more students in learning process and make it interesting and productive.
Prior to reading this article, I have never heard of a flipped classroom. A flipped classroom is student centered and less teacher centered. I like the idea of having the class be more student centered. This allows the teacher to conference with each student so that the teacher can better understand the students learning needs and will be able to provide appropriate instruction (differentiated) as needed. A flipped classroom also allows the teacher the ability to get to know each student on a more personnel level.
ReplyDeleteI feel it would take a lot of planning to run a flipped classroom and having students work on different things at the same time would be difficult at first, I sure once you begin incorporating it into the class in time it becomes easier.
I found this link that I have attached. A school in Mineola, NY (Long Island) went digital with their 5th and 6th graders. I thought it would be interesting to see how the school has managed.
http://www.timeforkids.com/photos-video/video/high-tech-classroom-27391
I had never hear of a flipped classroom before this article either. What I gather from the article, a flipped classroom is essentially "flipped" from teacher centered to student centered. Students have more freedom in a timeline of their schooling such as research projects, group learning, computer opportunities, and video assistance. The flipped classroom sounds like an opportunity to better meet the new standards New York State is adopting. The Common Core Standards call for rigorous teaching where students are meeting process standards. They are expected to being problem solving in math and doing research in ELA. The flipped classroom sounds like it is set up for this.
ReplyDeleteOne of the challenges of the flipped classroom would be the role of the teacher. It does sound great to have the teacher "facilitating" learning, but that would mean giving up some of the control with curriculum based timelines. Also, this would require an enormous amount of planning. For a teacher to keep track of who has internet access, computer access, dvd access, computer lab or classroom access in or out of school, a teacher may need to make sure that each student has access in a different manner. Also, their would need to be a shift in how students act in school. No longer would the role be to listen to the teacher and follow directions. In an elementary classroom, this would me teaching students how to independently take on a student led role.
I think the flipped classroom is an awesome idea, and it may be a model where many schools are heading. As with all change in education, this would certainly take time and training.
I'm really interested in learning more about this concept of teaching. I think this approach would be better for junior and high school students because of the use of technology and the amount of work they will be doing outside of class. The article is not clear about how to use this teaching style. The article clears some of the misconceptions people have about flipped classroom but doesn’t really go in details about how to apply it in class. It also says that “This requires a change in the way a class or school is structured.” I think this approach will take a lot of effort on planning lessons, videos and other activities. It doesn’t say anything about how parents are involved in students learning.
ReplyDeleteSome of the things that I learned about this approach are that; it talks about giving students the opportunity to do work at their own pace and they have more responsibility in their own learning. This technique also gives teachers a chance to reach all students because during class, the teacher will be doing problem-solving activities and walking around to guide the students that need extra support. It can help students who catch on right away and those that struggle. The teacher monitor’s each students progress and help students that are stuck by giving one-on-one instructions.
The article talks about Khan’s Academy which is a helpful site. I watched couple of his math videos that helped me understand the topic better. Students can watch Khan’s videos as references for studying, or to use as a tutorial when they have a sub or maybe they were absent and missed some important notes.
Prior to reading this article, I had never heard of the 'flipped classroom.' It is called the flipped class because the whole classroom/homework notion is "flipped". What used to be classwork is done at home via teacher-created videos and what used to be homework (assigned problems) is now done in class.
ReplyDeleteIn this form of classroom, the teacher is able to work closely with each child or group on their needs. This allows time for differentiated instruction and taking care of individual concerns. There are many times where we don't get time to work with a struggling child. This would maximize our lesson time and leave time to ensure that the students actually understand.
Although this method requires a lot of preparation on the teacher's part and a lot of coordination to ensure that everyone is on the same page with technology, this would probably would be more effective. Salman Khan, from Khan Academy discusses the advantages of video modules in the link provided in the article. I also think with time, we would get faster at creating these videos.
I was kind of wondering what the Khan Academy is all about. I'll just click the link in the article and see what I can find about Khan.
DeletePrior to reading this article, I had never heard of the 'flipped classroom.' It is called the flipped class because the whole classroom/homework notion is "flipped". What used to be classwork is done at home via teacher-created videos and what used to be homework (assigned problems) is now done in class.
ReplyDeleteIn this form of classroom, the teacher is able to work closely with each child or group on their needs. This allows time for differentiated instruction and taking care of individual concerns. There are many times where we don't get time to work with a struggling child. This would maximize our lesson time and leave time to ensure that the students actually understand.
Although this method requires a lot of preparation on the teacher's part and a lot of coordination to ensure that everyone is on the same page with technology, this would probably would be more effective. Salman Khan, from Khan Academy discusses the advantages of video modules in the link provided in the article. I also think with time, we would get faster at creating these videos.
The first glance at the topic of the article, “Flipped Classroom,” causes me to become a bite curios as to what is this classroom made up of? As I thoroughly went through ever paragraph, I can concluded that a classroom of this nature appears to be an environments that will worth trying if I am not pressured to focus my instructions primarily on external assessments.
ReplyDeleteAccording to the article, the Flipped Classroom integrates the use of videos from previously recorded lectures to be used as a reference for some students and to assist others who might have been absent to have a insight as to what they need to know in order to complete given assignments and to be actively involved in discussions on the given topic (s) that were covered. The use of flipped learning (an educational technique), should be seen as a means to meet the individual needs of every student as the teacher become more aware of their difficulties. According to how the classroom is setup, the classroom teacher has the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge of differentiated instructions that plays a very important role in the teaching and learning process. This article supports differentiated instructions as it is stated that, “Differentiation is key, because each student has an opportunity for one-on-one attention nearly every day from his or her classroom teacher. We meet face to face with our students and converse about the lesson, as well as life.”This statement is a clear indication that the flipped environment does not rely only on one single tool to meet their students’ needs of their students in the teaching and learning process.
Within this learning community there is evidence of several teaching norms along with the integration of technology. The videos as mentioned before are helpful to all involved as they collaborate in their respective groups with more students’ directed activities and peers interactions that are supervised or facilitated by the teacher who in-turn has the privilege to spent more time engaging students on a one-on-one basis. This approach allows the teacher to freely move around the classroom observing their students and determining where the need for their presence is the highest. The Flipped Classroom is worth the try as a new technique to enhance the teaching and learning process.
This article was very interesting. Before reading it, I had never heard about the “flipped classroom” and honestly I am still a little unsure of what it is and how one would incorporate it into their teaching. However, what I took away from this article was that in a flipped classroom teachers use videos to provide differentiated instruction. This sounds like a great tool and this article did a great job of clearing up the misconceptions.
ReplyDeleteThe key to the success of a flipped classroom, as I understood it from the article, is that teachers should not rely on the video to teacher for them. Instead educators should “leverage video, when appropriate, and incorporate other educational tools as needed for successful student learning.” If used wisely, teachers in the flipped classroom can tailor their instruction to the needs of each of their students and at the same time make them more involved in their learning. It seems like the push is to take the center of attention away from the teacher, which is a sign of an effective learning environment.
As with all use of technology, this article pointed out that the ability to provide this tool to everyone could be a problem. It seemed however, that the author was confident that if a teacher and/or school were persistent enough, there could be a way to make the flipped classroom happen. Once this issue is resolved, I feel that in order to be successful with the implementation of a flipped classroom you need dedicated teachers who are willing to put the time and effort into making creative and well planned videos that will engage and impact their students.
What –is- a flipped classroom? This article doesn’t explicitly state its definition in the beginning, only assumptions which shouldn’t be synonymous with its term. I had to do a separate search on the side because I was beginning to confuse a flipped classroom with the Montessori Method.
ReplyDeleteI liked that the article defended their position and provided us with arguments for each myth and misconception. From this article I learned that a flipped Classroom uses videos in instructional purposes; this does not mean that the video itself is the entire lesson. The video is to incorporate piece by piece information used to invoke a means of deeper cognitive understanding. It isn’t a means to replace the teacher, only to blend media into instructional lessons. A flipped classroom is also a place where it encourages students to become engaged in learning and receive one-on-one hands on assistance from the teacher.
The article also gives us tips and addresses the fact that not all students have internet access at home as well as alternative methods. However, to fully implement this, the educator needs to be highly prepared as well as assessing student’s current knowledge of technology.
I did not know what a flipped classroom was until I read this article, so I had no misconceptions. I like how this article answered a lot of misconceptions about flipped classrooms because it better helped me learn about it. I think videos are a great tool for the classroom but I also think that some students need the traditional form of learning as well.
ReplyDeleteVideos are engaging for many students because it’s like watching a TV show or movie. I do agree that either form of teaching a teacher is always needed to facilitate learning. I do not like that all work is done in the classroom. Although the article talked about the misconception homework is bad, I do not like this teaching method. I do like that the students who do not have internet access would take home a flash drive and students with no computer would take home a DVD.
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ReplyDeleteI have never heard of the flipped classroom design. After reading it I can see why many people may have found it interesting. The whole concept is that the students will do the classwork, through the use of teacher made videos, online simulations, and supplementary texts. This is also followed by the students being able to meet with the teacher one and one each day to discuss the lesson and their life.
While this may seem great I do not know how this would work with an elementary group of 30 students. The author of the article did not state what the ideal age group would be ideal for this classroom design. I am finding it difficult to picture doing this with my 5th graders for each and every student. The article states that the students need to meet with the teacher to discuss the lesson, but how does this work for a large group? Is this used for every subject or is it for a certain topic? How are the students assessed?
I see the benefits of this design but I think that there needs to be a revision of how to bring this into schools where there are larger class numbers. Although there are these issues I can see how they can work.
Before reading this article, I had never heard of the term flipped learning. I discovered that flipped learning is a more student centered approach that focuses on meeting the needs of individual students by using educational tools, such as technology. I believe its a more advanced form of the differentiated lessons than I am accustomed to.
ReplyDeleteThe article also tries to clarify the many misconceptions that are thought about revolving around the idea of flipped learning. One of the big misconceptions that the article tries to clarify about flipped learning is that it is not all about watching videos for homework and doing worksheets in class about it. I found that its actually the opposite in most flipped classrooms. In these classrooms most of the student work is done in class to prevent homework issues for students who are unable to access the technology needed for student work.
Reading this article, about flipped learning has made me curious to learn more about flipped learning and it's techniques. I hope to do a little bit more research in the future to learn more a about it.
I have never heard about "flipped" learning before reading this article. At first I thought it meant teachers exchanging each others classrooms to teach each others class for a day or period, a sort of cross-training or cross-teaching.
ReplyDeleteThe article pointed out the misconceptions that people have about flipped learning or classroom and corrected those misconceptions by explaining how it works. I believe that Flipped learning can benefit students who will have the opportunity of an individualized learning experience. This method will help teachers to focus their attention on students who really need a one-on-one assistance while they are conducting a differentiated classroom. Teachers will act as guides throughout the flipped classroom experience so that students are not left on their own.
I think parents should also get involved in the flipped learning, because it will be a means of communication between teachers and parents especially at times when they cannot meet face to face. Parents permission should also be obtained, especially if students will be doing video recording of one another or on-line through technology.
Flipped Learning is an interesting and new concept I have never heard of before. This article discusses the many misconceptions about flipped learning, the truth about flipped learning, and how it could be used in the classroom as a great learning tool. Flipped learning can be great in the classroom, but only if it is used correctly and effectively. The article mentions a misconception that flipped learning is a one-size-fits all education. We all know that children are just like snowflakes; no two are alike. Whether you're in a flipped classroom or regular classroom, all students learn and,will always learn, differently. To have a successful flipped classroom, teachers must accommodate to the individual needs of each students. Differentiation is always key to a successful classroom.
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed reading about the misconception that the teachers role in the classroom is diminishing. Technology continues to increase and rise in our world, and although many jobs have been replaced by computers I know that one profession that will never be replaced is the teacher. No computer could ever develop a relationship with the student as a teacher can to help meet all their individual needs. It's all about interaction, and that's something computers can never create.
Flipped learning is a very interesting ideology. This is actually my first time hearing about this concept. I am not sure how I feel about this way of teaching. I'll break it down, it seems like each student has a computer and they're watching videos on different content. If my assumption is right, I believe it was contrived to aid in the individual need of students. The article also mentioned, that not all students are working on the same assignment. I am bit baffled about this portion, mainly because if the classroom structure is designed for a more one on one approach, I am sure the teacher would be all mixed up with different question on differing topics. For me I rather teach all math, or reading. I'll embellish, if one student is in need of help with writing and another with Math, how can there be a whole class discussion on the content. Whole class discussions are pertinent, this is how students feed off of each other ideas. I am not sure how this would fit in the flipped classroom environment.
ReplyDeleteI like the way the author structured the article, with the misconceptions and the explanations defending the concept. I wouldn't fully exterminate this flipped classroom idea. I just think it wouldn't work for all students.
The term flipped classroom is very new to me. However, after reading the article, I think it is a very innovative approach to learning in this technological age. The flipped classroom seems to be one where time is not tailored to the teacher's timetable, instead it is driven by the students' progress. While teacher use videos as a learning tool, they are not limited to lectures.The Videos are also used as mediums to promote accountable communication among peers and meaningful participation in the classroom
ReplyDeleteIt's interesting to note the various misconceptions that have been generated about the 'flipped' classroom. One such misconception that the article tries to address is the use watching videos for homework and doing worksheets in class about it. Fortunately
students work is done in class to prevent any technology related homework issues for students who are unable to access the technology needed for student work.
While I can envisioned students success in this classroom, I still think the appropriate technology should be provided at home so that students can reinforce what they learn in the class room. Also, parents need to be equipped with the technology so that they can offer adequate help to their child or children.
This is the first time I have seen or heard the term “flipped learning.” After reading the article I realized that this model of teaching and learning is a reverse of the traditional teaching and learning done in the classroom, but “teachers are still responsible for making decisions about which tools will best meet the needs of their students.” It is a model that is driven by technological tools and devices. Flipped learning allows more time for teachers to interact with students, especially struggling ones; and share information with other teachers, students and parents. It also makes it easier for students to go over topics until they have mastered that particular topic, seeing that the lessons are pre-recorded by the teachers and can be rewind and watched as often as they choose. The flipped classroom allows for the classroom to become a collaborative environment, “as the responsibility of the teacher and the learner is reversed.”
ReplyDeleteStudents do not need to have internet access at home to be a part of this teaching and learning model. However, they do need to have some device at home that they can use for videos, DVDs, or flash drives. In high need schools, there may be a lack of video recording equipment or webcams on computers, and there may not be access in each classroom to high speed internet. In addition, students may not have access at the home to a working computer, and more over one with reliable high speed internet access. Also, students from low income families may not have the resources to purchase the tools and devices needed to complete their work at home. Flipped learning would be more popular in wealthy communities and school districts where nearly all students have Internet access at home and schools have computers in classrooms.
Before reading this article, I have never heard of flipped learning. Actually flipped learning sounds very interesting for students to learn on their needs individually. However, teachers have to create different lessons and homework assignment which I hardly agree to do. I personally prefer teaching the whole class and then assign them to differentiated groups during work period. I would think if the teacher uses flipped learning, he/she would easily mess up with planning and students don't have constant learning style.
ReplyDeleteAlthough flipped classroom sounds to be a very modern ideology to adapt in the modern technology, students do not merely need a computer or an iPad in class. Some students may spend an hours on computer doing what they want, can they interpret and recall to others of what they have done in the past hour on their computer? Students, especially K-12, start to grow physically and mentally that they need to have social interaction with peer and teachers. As an educator, I wouldn't replace computer to the entire learning process. Students need to be encouraged to talk and socialize in groups so they learn communication skill to prepare for their adult life.
Before reading this article, I have never heard about the concept of flipped learning. This article provides me the understanding about the basic knowledge of the Flipped learning strategy, misconceptions related to it and how it is beneficial to use as a great tool in the classroom. Flipped learning technique is useful to provide the one to one assistance to the student and allows addressing the particular need of a student.
ReplyDeleteOur educational system is changing. Nowadays lot of discussion is going on about adopting more student-centered approaches as compared to the teacher-oriented approaches. Differentiated instructions are provided to focus the individual needs and strengths of a student. Each child is different and possesses different weaknesses and strengths; therefore teaching him through his learning style is a key to success.
However, this technique demands great deal of motivation, persistence and its effective use from the teachers. Once achieved, educators can act as facilitators in guiding their students to promote critical thinking. I also like how the article gives different examples to provide equitable access to the resources. It is the educator’s responsibility to provide equal access of resources to all students.
Before reading this article, I have never heard about the concept of flipped learning. This article provides me the understanding about the basic knowledge of the Flipped learning strategy, misconceptions related to it and how it is beneficial to use as a great tool in the classroom. Flipped learning technique is useful to provide the one to one assistance to the student and allows addressing the particular need of a student.
ReplyDeleteOur educational system is changing. Nowadays lot of discussion is going on about adopting more student-centered approaches as compared to the teacher-oriented approaches. Differentiated instructions are provided to focus the individual needs and strengths of a student. Each child is different and possesses different weaknesses and strengths; therefore teaching him through his learning style is a key to success.
However, this technique demands great deal of motivation, persistence and its effective use from the teachers. Once achieved, educators can act as facilitators in guiding their students to promote critical thinking. I also like how the article gives different examples to provide equitable access to the resources. It is the educator’s responsibility to provide equal access of resources to all students.
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ReplyDeleteThe term 'flipped classroom' is completely new to me. After reading the article i must admit that I'm still not sure exactly what it is except from what I can infer from the context of the article. In any event there seems to be much use of video technology to promote teaching and learning. The article focuses a lot on addressing and dispelling a few misconceptions surrounding the flipped classroom. For example, the author says its a misconception to think that simply assigning a video viewing for homework is what a flipped classroom looks like. In fact, the author say, though a video may be assigned for homework, it is only a teacher's tool to be used when appropriate, along with other tools to promote attaining student learning objectives.
Also, the author says that videos are not just recorded lecture. They can also used for giving direction on class projects, posing questions, clarify misconceptions, and for student made videos promoting peer to peer learning.
Video use is a very powerful tool for instruction and learning. However, I think I will use this learning approach through wikispace which offers much more versatility and application uses.
Truth about flipped learning
ReplyDeleteIn the past I have seen mini versions of a flipped classroom approach. In my opinion it is not more effective than live teacher led lessons. Although the intention of having a flipped classroom is not so that teachers play an inactive role by just walking around watching students at computers, usually that is the effect. It is easy for teachers to become babysitters, while children work. Although the article states that for a flipped classroom to work at its full potential, their must be a caring teacher to implement instruction in the way that he or she see’s fit, realistically I don’t think all teachers will work with students as much after a part or bulk of teaching is taken over by a computer. Sadly many educators will just put the children in front of screen, and monitor behavior. Having students’ work only online diminishes socialization skills, discussions and speaking skills, and possibly lowers a child’s attention span. It is easy for a child to remain engaged with flashing lights and images on a screen, however not everything in life is so attractive. Students should be exposed to both types of learning, online, and off line. By reading this article, I understand that it is not the intention to have videos being the primary lesson, or as a “front loading” instructional tool, but it can easily become just that. Using instructional videos, such as clips produced by Khan Academy, can be an awesome supplemental resource to reteach or introduce concepts, however I do not think it should be implemented across grade levels. I think it could be more successful in upper grades, after students have mastered basic academic, and social skills.
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ReplyDeleteThe flipped classroom has its advantages and disadvantages as any other technological tool used in the classroom. Having the students watch videos at home allows more time for the teacher to test the students' skills in applying knowledge, and give more time for them to work with their peers.
ReplyDeleteThough it will require careful preparation by the teacher to use the flipped classroom approach,this approach allows for mastery of the subject as students work at their own pace. This approach puts more responsibility on the students, and teachers thus function as coaches encouraging students in individual inquiry and team effort. Additionally,the flipped classroom approach proves useful for ESL and hearing impaired students.
Flipped learning enables struggling students to acquire basic skills and techniques which will assist them in building self esteem and self confidence. It also enables the students to work at their own pace while exploring avenues and gaining new information pertaining to various topics and concepts. Students are also able to recap on passed experiences that might have caused them to struggle in the classroom. They are also able to acquire new techniques to cope with whatever disadvantages they might have being experiencing in the various subject areas.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, a flipped class is also very essential, and important. It enables the educator to plan and structure various activities according to the school’s curriculum. The activities are also developed and catered to the needs of the students. Educators function on a one to one basic thus attending to the individual child’s need. This type of teaching will benefit struggling students. It will also benefit underprivileged students who do not have access to the internet at their homes. I think both strategies are important to the education system because they both cater for the development of a child’s education.
"Flipped Learning" is a new concept to me. There are benefits to flipped learning. Students will be held more accountable for their learning because most of their learning will happen outside of the classroom. With the new CCSS, flipped learning is great because student work can be tailored to their specific needs. This is great for differentiated instruction. The article was very informative with details on flipped learning, and clearing up any misconceptions educators might have in general.
ReplyDeleteI have heard of a flipped class room before but it had mixed feeling; some teachers swear by it others dread it. It always good to have one on one conversations with your students to see where they are at but it is very time consuming and having everyone working on different projects you could lose track and fall behind. Most students don’t want to do their regularly assigned home work; why would they want to sit and learn another lesson on their own. Maybe using the gaming idea from the previous article would fix that problem. Of course there is always the problem of funding and accessibility with some students having access to none of these tools it is a lot to ask of them. Basically there is a positive and negative side to this articles subject.
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