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Flipgrid ~ Amplify student voice!
What is Flipgrid?
Flipgrid is a video discussion platform used by educators, students, and families. Flipgrid is meant to provide a digital space for students to share and reflect on ideas with their teacher and with their peers. It’s a wonderful way to get students participating equally in discussions, and for students to hear their peers voices and insights. Bring the back row to the front and engage ALL your students!
Bellwork
- Watch the video below to familiarize yourself with Flipgrid.
- Visit https://www.flipgrid.com/ & click Sign up Today! You can easily create an account by signing up with your google acount.
https://youtu.be/nRy1F53JeJU
NOTE: when creating a flipgrid, set up the grid with the email option. Use BOTH domains: @conroeisd.net and @studentmail.conroeisd.net
Create a Topic
Topics = discussion questions or prompts
- Select the response time: Students can now record up to 5 minutes!
- Choose whether or not you want to moderate videos before they are posted to the grid.
- Customize your topic by adding resources from Wonderopolis, Newsela or add videos, images and more!
- Add a Topic Tip to guide students' answers.
- Add attachments: up to 9 options can be added like Google forms, Dropbox and You Tube videos, just to name a few.
- Add feedback.
- Add video features. Students can add selfies and videos. Videos can be edited. Titles can be added. Links can be attached. Students can "like" other student videos.
Students create videos
Pro tips
- Make sure students turn the volume all the way up before they record and that they speak loudly and clearly.
- It is recommended that students record in a quiet space with good lighting for the best video quality.
New Features in flipgrid
Mixtapes
A MixTape is a place to showcase student videos. Create a MixTape and add videos from any Topic to build your custom playlist.
Gridpals
Connect with fellow Flipgrid educators and classrooms around the world! Check out the #GridPals Guide by Bonnie McClelland.
Disco Library
Share and find Topic templates across all audiences and subjects. Every Topic you add ignites engagement in classrooms around the world.
Shorts
Shorts allows you to use the power of Flipgrid's camera to easily share quick videos with anyone, anywhere! Learn more about Shorts.
Resources
AS ALWAYS, I WOULD LOVE TO SUPPORT YOU AS YOU IMPLEMENT DIGITAL LEARNING INTO YOUR CLASSROOM!
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