Flipgrid

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Overview:

FlipGrid is great for a variety of subjects and topics! Students are able to explain their thinking and express their personalities in videos that they create! Students can videotape themselves, share their screens, or create silent films! FlipGrid can be used to in Math to solve Problem of the Week problems, in Science to explain research, in Humanities to tell about a story that they read or rewrite an ending, or in Art to explain a project they created. FlipGrid creates a community of creative learners!

Subjects:

Literacy, Science, Social Studies, Math, Art, Language, Music, Computer Science, PE, Relationship-Building Activities

Grade Levels:

Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School

Tips:

FlipGrid has a Discovery Page that allows you to be part of a larger community! First, sign into your Educator Dashboard account. Then, click on "Discovery" at the top. Here, you will find pre-made FlipGrid topics, FlipGrid live events, Topic of the Day, Wonder of the Day, Trending Topics, Partners, Inspiring Creators, and so much more.

FlipGrid is a great tool because it offers students to be creative and take ownership of their work as they express their personalities. Not all students will want to show their face on camera. Students are able to share their screens so they can record something they have found or created online. This may be a simulation, a Google Slideshow, or a presentation. Students can also use the virtual whiteboard tool, which is a feature on FlipGrid that students can click on before they start recording. This allows students to share their work on a virtual whiteboard. They even have the option to make the whiteboard larger or smaller if they choose to show their face for parts of the video but not the entire thing.

Because there are so many features that FlipGrid has to offer, students should be given time to explore the tool in a low-stakes environment. A great way to do this is by assigning a fun topic for students to respond to, such as "Teach Us How To Do One of Your Hobbies" or "Share About Your Family's Traditions".

When assigning a topic, there are many settings that can be adjusted, including if student videos need approval before peers can view them, if students can "like" or comment on each others' videos, and much more. It is important to set clear expectations as to how students respond to each others' videos to create a positive and collaborative environment.

Prof Dev Resources:

The FlipGrid Certified Educator Badge is a great way to learn more about FlipGrid if you are new to the program, as well as expand your knowledge if you are a FlipGrid veteran. You can earn your badge in 4 steps!

Step 1: Complete your FlipGrid Educator Profile.

Step 2: Complete the Engage and Amplify course on the Microsoft Educator Center.

Step 3: Record a response on the Level 1 Topic answering the prompt.

(Note: this is also in Module 7 of the Engage and Amplify Course.)

Step 4: Use Flipgrid with your students or colleagues and receive at least 3 video Responses.

You can take up to 3 levels of the certification!

Certification Link: https://help.flipgrid.com/hc/en-us/articles/360055118553-Flipgrid-Certified-Level-1-Certified-Educator

FlipGrid offers excellent resources for learning how to use their tool. If you need support, go to their Help Site for information on how students join, the basics of FlipGrid, features, tech issues, and so much more.

Help Site: https://help.flipgrid.com/hc/en-us

If you are ever on FlipGrid and need more support, you can click on the "Help" button in the upper right hand corner and type in your question. From there, you will find short responses and videos to support you.

You can also join the Flipgrid community on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

Examples:

You can find several examples of how other teachers and students have used FlipGrid in each subject area and by grade level, as well as find featured collections, by going to the Discovery page once you are in your Educator Dashboard.

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