The increasing advancement of technology requires changes in teaching methods in the educational system. Some teachers use technology tools to support the education of their students, while others still don’t take advantage of educational technology. The reasons differ: from fear to ignorance. The flipped classroom is a possible answer to a change in education. The paper presents the theoretical framework, historical development, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the flipped classroom concept. Through real-life and educational implementation, the shortcomings of the flipped classroom concept can be minimized. This can be achieved with a precise introduction, as well as with the implementation of this concept. It requires, for its success, that programs, and tools meeting the needs of both teachers and students be found. The implementation of the flipped classroom concept is quite common worldwide, while it is much less common in the Republic of Croatia. However, education is continually developing, so there is a possibility that we will soon start to recognize the value of the flipped classroom concept and witness it in teaching. In the Republic of Croatia, the transition to online teaching at the time of the state of emergency due to the coronavirus epidemic could greatly contribute to the greater implementation of educational technology in the educational system.