Experimentation

OVERVIEW

In this module, you will compare Flipgrid and Seesaw as digital learning tools that can support your instructional goals.

Objectives

• Create accounts for Flipgrid and Seesaw become familiar with the settings for each platform
• Learn how to set up learning experiences for students using each tool

Tasks

• Visit Flipgrid and sign-up for free with your school-issued Google account.
• Create a grid and a topic relevant to your subject/grade level and share the link in your discussion post.
• Reply to a classmate's Flipgrid topic with a video response to their prompt.
• Optional: Add a Topic to the Flipgrid Disco Library
• Optional: Connect with another teacher via #GridPals
• Optional: Create a Mix Tape of exemplary student responses

Tasks

• Visit Seesaw and sign-up for a free Teacher account with your school-issued Google account.
• Create a new class and decide how you want your students to join (I strongly recommend using email/Google Account)
• Invite your classmates or other colleagues (or your students) to join your class (Seesaw will provide you with instructions).
• Manage your class settings (student viewing rights, moderating posts, parent access, etc.)
• Add the following items to your Class Feed to experience the functionality of each: Photo, Video, Drawing, Upload File, Note, Link
• Task your classmates, colleagues, or students with completing a Seesaw Journal or Activity exercise