FLIPGRID is a simple digital space for students to share and reflect on ideas with their teacher and with their peers. There is a free version for teachers to use with their classes. It takes minutes to create an account and a Grid for a classroom, then add a Topic to spark a discussion. Students then respond with short videos on any browser, Chromebook, tablet or mobile device. All students can view the videos and engage. Teachers can moderate the videos and provide feedback.
Example: World Read Aloud 2018 was a collaborative project introduced by the high school and elementary librarians and the Public Speaking Classes. Click here to see how FlipGrid was used.
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