To Flip or not to flip

After reading the articles presented for Week four, along with watching the videos that were included, I find the idea of a flipped classroom to be an interesting one.  From my perspective, a flipped classroom almost seems to be what a college level course would be deemed as an online or hybrid course.  I think that for certain students, the idea of a flipped classroom could be a very beneficial thing.  For example, for students who are considered more high level, the idea that they can read through and review prior to class may be more beneficial to them, than sitting through lecture and not being able to move on until others are "on the same page" as they are.  It will also allow them to move at a pace that is more their speed, as will also work for those students who are struggling.  The concerns I have regarding the flipped classroom is for those students who do not have the technology at home, or the means to access the internet.  I also worry that for students whom struggle, that they may watch the video and instead of it being a reinforcement for them, it would be more of a road block/dead end, where they feel it better to just give up.  All in all, I think it depends on the students you are dealing with as is the case with any educational decision.