Blog 4: The "flipped" classroom

I would be really interested in creating a flipped classroom.  I think it would be a great way to personalize the learning and allow for classroom activities that get the kids more engaged and allow them to do things that are more creative.
What worries me about the flipped classroom is that many students don't have internet access at home.  Creating this type of environment is already very time consuming, and having to create the internet lesson and then put it on paper so that you can hand it out to the kids without internet access would add to the time commitment.  In addition, many students have jobs, family responsibilities, and extracurricular activities that take up a lot of time in the evening.  I think that many of my students would most likely NOT do whatever was assigned for homework because of these factors and would come to class unprepared the next day. 
When trying something new, it really is best to do it with kids who are really excited about the opportunity and committed to it.  I think the process would need to be shared with parents as well to make sure they will be supportive of the flipped classroom.
Are you flipping your classroom?  If so, share what's worked and what hasn't!