Flip (formerly Flipgrid)

What is Flip?

Flip is formerly known as Flipgrid. The technology mimics the characteristics of a social media app like Tiktok and Instagram, but specifically provides greater control for educators. Using Flip, students can showcase evidence of their learning by posting videos. Their peers can also discuss with one another through videos.

Learning Experiences - What LEs can this tech tool support?

Acquisition

Discussion

Inquiry

Collaboration

Practice

Production

Affordances - What can this tech tool do?

Pedagogical

Check for students' understanding
Teachers can approve member activity (e.g. hiding students' responses/ comments until they are approved)
Peer assessment is possible with comments function
Can serve as alternative mode of assessment

Social

Students can "like" each other's videos
Students can comment on each other's work to affirm each other, or to provide constructive feedback

Technological

Integration with Google Classroom
Closed captions are available
Students can join via Google Classroom or a customised link
Available as a web app, iOS/Android app

Teachers in Action: How has this been used in the classroom?

General Usage

In this video, Ms Lim Jia Jing shares about the affordances of Flip and some basic tips on how teachers can get started on Flip. Using the Google Classroom integration function, Ms Lim also demonstrates how easy it is to start a topic to invite students to record their videos for discussion.

Math

Mr Leung Yong Kang reflects on his experience using Flip as a tool for goal-setting, reflection, and problem-solving in Mathematics. He sees Flip as a familiar tool for students, and believes that Flip will lower the barrier for his students to learn more willingly.

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Flip website

Apple App Store

Google Play Store

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