Flipgrid
In One Sentence
Flipgrid is a video discussion platform where teachers can post topics to empower student voice through authentic engagement.
What's the Point?
Builds community
Provides a safe space to share ideas
Promotes reflective practice with academic oracy
Engages students’ interests in social media
Provides practice with digital recording tools
How is it Used by Teachers?
How is it Used by Students?
A way to differentiate for auditory, and visual learners
Enrichment for ELL students
Check-ins with students
Check for student understanding
Community-Building and social-emotional learning
Teacher-Student relationship-building
Platform for students to share their work and ideas
Feedback that is meaningful and relevant
A tool for peer-feedback
A tool for virtual (and remote) student engagement and student talk.
To construct explanations and showcase or reflect on evidence of learning.
To engage and build their skills, while participating in a community of learners.
Allows (and empowers) students to feel like they are being heard
To practice academic and social language
How is it Used by Coaches?
How is it Used by Administrators?
Build community among staff
Model lessons/activities
Check-Ins with teachers during coaching cycles
Feedback
PLC Channel
As part of a coaching cycle
Engage with students and community
Use as an asychrounous video messaging system
Model digital leadership
Check-ins with community
Checklists
Alternate Checklist below with no links- Just in case!!
How to Create & Share A Grid and Add Topics
Create a Grid and select a Grid Community Type- (A Grid is the “home” for your class in Flipgrid, and you can create as many Grids as you want.)
Add Topics to your Grid by creating your own or searching the Disco Library- (Topics are discussion prompts and can include anything you would like your students to review prior to recording a video Response, such as videos and links.)
Share your Grid’s Flip Code with your students.
How to Post to Topics
Select a topic and then tap the green plus to start the record process.
Tap the record button on the bottom to start.
Review your video. Trim, rearrange, or add more. Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance.
Take a selfie! (It will be the cover image for your video.) Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance
Edit your name, add a title, or attach a link. Then submit your reply!
How to View & Reply to Other Posts
Open a video, tap the green reply button.
Tap the record button on the bottom to start. Add fun stickers, filters, text, and more. Tap the arrow on the bottom right to advance.
Review your video. Trim, rearrange, or add more. Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance.
Take a selfie! (It will be the cover image for your video.) Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance
Edit your name, add a title, or attach a link. Then submit your reply!