Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Flipgrid: Using Videos to Spark Conversation

Looking for an easy way to use videos for student discussion and engagement?  Check out Flipgrid, an awesome app that came out in the summer of 2017.

It works on iOS, Chromebooks, and all major browsers.  The free version of the product allows you to have one grid (your classroom or group) with unlimited topics and unlimited student responses videos (90-seconds each).  


Once you create a Flipgrid account, you will name your grid and give it a purpose, pick your grid background, and then add as many topics as you'd like.

As the teacher, you can add topics to spark discussion and students can build a dialogue as they share their short video responses with you and their classmates.  Teachers can moderate videos, provide custom feedback, view analytics, and set the privacy rules.

To access your grid, students will either use a direct link you share with them or enter your unique Grid code on the Flipgrid homepage:



Students can easily post their videos on your grid using the following simple steps located on the Student Guide from Flipgrid:



Students can respond to each other's videos using emojis and see how many people have viewed their videos. How motivating!

If you're looking for a quick tutorial, check out this short video:


Furthermore, Flipgrid also has a great Teacher GuideHere's a glimpse of the handout.


Can't wait to hear how you use Flipgrid with your students!