Flip "Secret Talent" Lesson
Below is a link to my "Secret Talent" lesson I created using Flip. Please note that I did get carried away and my lesson is a little longer than expected. Also, the audio may not perfectly match up with the video, this is right after I explain Step 2. If this is the case pause for a few seconds and then restart. The audio should match up after that.
Flip in the Classroom
Having a platform where educators and students can create video content as lessons, responses, and projects allows for individuals to think beyond a slide show or essay. Flip is a great platform that allows for the user to create or upload videos, conduct some minor editing of those videos, and add images, text, stickers or GIFs to make their content more engaging to the viewer. For my “Secret Talent” lesson I explored how to add a board to the video so I could clearly write out basic notes and ideas while I was speaking during the video. For these sections I also utilized the teleprompter feature, which helped me remember all the key points I wanted to get across to the viewer. I also uploaded videos that I took from my phone and added them to my presentation.
As a future educator I can see myself creating mini lesson videos for my students using Flip, so they can go back and refer to them whenever they may need a reminder of the content. This ensures my students can have access to content even outside of the classroom and can watch it as many times as needed in order to ensure they fully understand the content. For students with disabilities, this platform allows students to talk instead of write which may be easier for them to get their ideas out. For those students who may have trouble getting up and speaking in front of the classroom, creating a video with Flip allows them to present their ideas from the comfort of their home. Flip also will provide a transcript of the video for students who may need to read what is said during the presentation. I like the idea of having students use Flip to create responses to a reading assignment or question that may be posed in the classroom, as an alternative to written homework.
While educators strive to make sure their lessons reflect the Universal Design for Learning, they need to make sure that all learners have access to the content they need and can engage with it appropriate to their needs. Flip is a wonderful tool that allows educators and students, alike, to think outside of the box of basic slide shows, essays, and worksheets. Flip helps make learning more engaging for students with disabilities and is actually pretty enjoyable to use. I look forward to utilizing Flip within my classrooms in the future.