Fun With Flipgrid!

What is Flipgrid?

Flipgrid is a free video discussion platform that can be accessed via website or app. Within the platform, educators can create "grids" where they post discussion prompts for students to respond to using short videos. If the teacher chooses, students can then respond to each others videos to keep the conversation going. This easy to use platform can be integrated into the classroom in a variety of ways!

How do you use Flipgrid?

1. Set up a free educator account at flipgrid.com.

2. Create a topic. This involves identifying a discussion prompt and anything else you would like your students to review before responding.

3. Adjust your settings. You can adjust how your students access the grid and share the grid in a variety of ways.

4. Students join the grid. They must enter a join code and login via email or username to gain access.

5. Students share their voice. They can record a short video in response to the prompt. Other options for use include text, emojis, etc.

Why Flipgrid?

• Engage all leaners in discussions and conversations that are not hindered by their writing abilities.

• The ability to collaborate and share their ideas through on-demand learning experiences can be appealing to digital learners.

• Provides interpersonal learners with the ability to discuss their thoughts and opinions through online collaboration.

• Intrapersonal learners can re-record responses which may help reduce anxiety and create a safe and comfortable learning environment.

• Students have the opportunity to strengthen their digital citizenship as they learn to discuss and respond online in appropriate and respectful ways.

• Keeps all learning in one place where it can be easily accessed and completed by remote learners.

How does it fit in your classroom?

• Provides a space for students to set goals and reflect on learning.

• Students can share their writing and other projects.

• Have students complete an exit ticket at the end of a lesson.

• Build and strengthen classroom community through video introductions and short sharing activities.

• Students can share their thinking and solving of math problems.

• Have students respond to questions about stories or books read in the classroom or even provide book reviews.