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What is flipgrid.

Flipgrid is a video discussion tool .

What does that mean?

Flipgrid allows students to use video or text as responses to the topic of a discussion. This is a digital forum where rich interactions can take advantage of the cameras and screens we carry around with our phones and on our laptops. It has an easy-to-use small suite of video tools to enable students to engage with discussion topics.

Where and How do I access it?

Flipgrid can be used via a Canvas Integration or Directly from the Flipgrid website.

Canvas Integration and Using the Flipgrid Website both require creating an account via the Flipgrid website before use.

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See a video from flipgrid here:

https://blog.flipgrid.com/gettingstarted

1) The Flipgrid signup page

⚠ It is recommended that you are signed into your WFU Gmail account before using these instructions.

flipgrid.com/signup

2) Select “Signup with Google”

3) Choose your wfu@edu google account.

4) Enter Information for Flipgrid Account

First name, Last Name, Date of Birth, Country, and Select Education – University/College for the Community Field. 

You’re Ready!!!

You can now continue to any instructions for using Flipgrid.

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Instructions for using the WFU Canvas Integration of the Flipgrid App can be found on the canvas.wfu.edu website here: https://canvas.wfu.edu/2021/10/whats-new-in-canvas-october-2021/

Your ITG is always a great source of assistance for setting up Flipgrid. Feel free to send us an email or call for additional help or any road bumps along the way!

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As the Instructor

⚠ Be sure you have signed up for a Flipgrid account first!

admin.flipgrid.com

This page will show all the Flipgrids that you have created.

For the Students

⚠ Students also need to signup for an account!

my.flipgrid.com/me

This page will show students all the Flipgrid discussions they are currently participants in.

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Where can I find general training or instructions?

For Wake Forest College Faculty, your ITG can provide basic training to use Flipgrid. Specialists on teams around the college can assist in course development or advanced uses of Flipgrid if this is not your ITG Member’s specialty.

For all other Faculty and Staff at WFU outside of academic departments in the College, please reach out to the Bridge Service Desk to be connected with a specialist.

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The Tips and Tricks

Flipgrid custom media live.

Flipgrid allows custom media (images) to be uploaded and moved around live during recording. This could be used for creating animations or showing how things interact.

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1) Click Effects, then Media

While recording a response in Flipgrid, there is a menu to the right of the white “record circle”. Select “Effects.” From the resulting menu that pops up above, select “Media.”

2) Click the Add Media

Once you have selected “Media” in the previous menu, a large box will appear for you to click “Add media.” Alternatively you can drag and drop files onto this large dashed-bordered area.

3) Select Image to Insert

⚠ This step only applies if “Add Media” was clicked. If drap-and-drop was used, this dialogue box will not appear.

You will be presented with your browser or operating system’s dialogue box to select a file from your computer.

Select the file, then click “Open.”

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Edit Custom Media

Flipgrid allows re-sizing, horizontal flipping, and rotation of custom media and stickers.

Above is an example after duplicating and horizontal flipping a piece of custom media.

Flipgrid Pause and Resume

Switch to a different camera.

In this age of Zoom and remote learning, we’ve added external webcams and sometimes even document cameras to our laptops. Flipgrid makes it easy to switch to a different camera. Combine with the “pause and resume” technique to smoothly use multiple cameras in the same video!

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Flipgrid is a free video discussion service ("App") that can connect to Canvas, enabling threaded video-based assignments in your Canvas course. Flipgrid is not a built-in tool of Canvas.

• Students can still join on mobile but must start within the Canvas app.
• SpeedGrader  - Add a Flipgrid Topic for your Canvas Assignment. Student videos automatically show up in Speedgrader.
• BYOD Anywhere, Anytime  - As long as students click the green + within Canvas, they can record using any computer or using one of the free Flipgrid iOS and Android apps.
• Students do not need FlipGrid accounts; only instructors do.

NOTE: Flipgrid recordings cannot be made in the Safari browser. Try Chrome, Firefox, or Edge.

Flipgrid vs. VoiceThread: Which to Choose?

Flipgrid and VoiceThread are both video-based tools, so it can be hard to know which one to use. Both tools have strengths and weaknesses for any given activity. Read on for information that will clarify which tool is right for your activity.

Overall consideration: Will your activity benefit from the ability to use multiple slides?

Choose Flipgrid when:

• You want students to engage with a single topic or question using video replies instead of typed text.
• You want students to be able to edit their video posts before submitting.
• You want to grade student posts using Canvas's SpeedGrader tool.

Choose VoiceThread when:

• You want students to have a web discussion using a set of multiple topics they can choose from.
• You want students to contribute media to a common presentation.
• You want students to create and narrate a multi-slide presentation from scratch.
• You don't need to use GradeCenter to grade student work in the activity.

Features of both tools:

• Moderation/hiding of student posts
• Ability for students to upload media content as part of their engagement in an activity
• Recording direct replies to specific posts
• Incorporate a wide range of media documents, videos, files, etc. into an activity
• Automatic closed captions on all posts (feature must be enabled in each Flipgrid grid)

Enabling Flipgrid in a Canvas Course

NOTE: Integrate Flipgrid if you are planning to do a graded assignment using Flipgrid.  It's perfect acceptable to use Flipgrid in  ungraded activities . Simply set up your group and discussion topic, and then share the join code in your course like any other URL.

NOTE 2: You must do the integration once for every Canvas course that uses Flipgrid.

Part I – Create or Login to Flipgrid Account

• www.flipgrid.com  - Flipgrid accounts are completely free.

Part II – Connect FlipGrid to Canvas Course

Please read the  How to integrate Flipgrid  tutorial to learn how to link your Flipgrid account to a Canvas course. This is necessary to use Flipgrid for a graded assignment.

• Login to  www.flipgrid.com .
• Choose "Profile" from the user menu in the upper right.
• Select the "Integrations" tab.
• Here, you either create a new Canvas integration or retrieve the consumer key and shared secret for your existing one.
• Return to Canvas and add the Flipgrid app to your course from the  Settings > Apps > +App  page.
• Copy and paste the key and secret from Step 4 and complete the app installation process for this course.

Flipgrid will now be listed in the External Tools list in your course.

Part III – Use Flipgrid

Use as a graded assignment by specifying Flipgrid as the External Tool submission type in a Canvas assignment.

• NOTE: Flipgrid assignments can only have a single point value even if you are requiring students to make multiple recordings in the topic. When grading, you will provide a score for the student's total performance in the complete activity.
• Specify  External Tool  as the  Submission Type  for the assignment
• Click "Find" and select  FlipGrid  in the list of available tools.
• Recommended: check the box to open the link in a new tab!
• Click  Save
• Click the newly added assignment link. The Flipgrid Topic will be created and you arrive at the Topic's home page.
• In the  Actions  menu for the Topic, choose "Edit Topic".
• Review the settings of the Topic, such as maximum recording length, comment moderation, adding prompt materials, etc.
• Click  Update Topic  to save any changes.
• Make your assignment link available in Canvas.

To record their responses, students simply click the assignment link in Canvas and follow the prompts to record and save their responses. They do not need to install anything.

Part IV – Grade the Submissions

Return to the assignment in Canvas and launch SpeedGrader to review and grade the student submissions.  The videos will be visible in the SpeedGrader window.

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How to Use FlipGrid in your Canvas course

What is flipgrid.

Flipgrid is a free video discussion tool that you can use in place of or in addition to traditional discussion boards. Instead of leaving written comments for each other, students post short video responses to the posted prompt and/or to each other. 

It sounds complicated. 

Good news. It's incredibly easy to use. When you use Flipgrid within Canvas, students do not need to create a separate log-in/password. All they need is a device with a camera and microphone, like a smart phone or laptop.  With the click of one button in the assignment, the video recording starts, they can quickly record their response, Flipgrid gives them a chance to watch the recording and redo it if desired, they add a few "stickers" (decorations) if they want, click another button to submit, and that's it. 

Why would I want to use Flipgrid?

• You want to build community with/among your students. When you see people on video, you get a much better feel for them as a person. Students report that they feel more connected to their classmates when we use Flipgrid.  When I use Flipgrid in online courses, I love feeling like I would recognize my students if I passed them in the hall. 
• You are tired of regular discussion boards . Your students probably are, too. Using Flipgrid often feels more casual . It is faster for many students, and you often get more spontaneous/"real" answers.
• You are teaching or practicing an interpersonal skill , such as healing presence, communication style, etc. Written assignments don't often capture these types of skills. If you are teaching a clinical or communications-based class, using Flipgrid may provide an opportunity to assess and give feedback on these hard-to-pin-down areas. 
• You want to build in a "live" component, but students are in numerous time-zones and can't always attend a synchronous session. Flipgrid is a nice blend of the "live" feel but with an asynchronous schedule. 

What types of assignments can I create with Flipgrid?

Flipgrid assignments have all the flexibility of a traditional discussion board, except that the response posts are typically limited to a certain amount of time (which you choose, as the instructor.) The maximum you can set is 5 minutes, although most of the time you'll want to set the limit closer to 1 or 2 minutes. This doesn't sound like very long, but it's plenty -  trust me. 

Here are some ideas:

• Check-ins : Include a Flipgrid post once every week or every few weeks asking the students to let you know how they are doing in the course, if they have any questions, the most interesting/exciting thing they've learned so far, etc. I have Flipgrid check-ins once very 3-4 weeks in my physiology courses. I divide students into 4 groups alphabetically. One group posts a check-in via Flipgrid, and the others respond to a check-in of their choice. I respond to each of the original posters. 
• Application : Have the students post a Flipgrid of themselves presenting information or skill as they would to a client and ask other students provide feedback. In my Mindful Eating class I had students post a short Flipgrid of themselves leading a hypothetical client through a mindfulness practice. They then responded to other students' posts with feedback and encouragement. Students loved the experience and reported that it was one of their favorite parts of the class. 
• Review : Have the students explain a concept from the week's material that was challenging for them, and give them feedback on how they did. I find that when I ask students to explain a concept or term from the week's assignment in a Flipgrid, it becomes very clear how well they understand it. They also learn from watching each others' posts and asking questions. I can clear up any misconceptions and the students get solid practice with the concept they've chosen. 
• Exam prep : After a quiz or exam, have students create a Flipgrid post explaining the correct answer to one of the questions they missed. This gives them a chance to review the question and provides a bank of study materials for the others in the class as they prepare for the final. I sometimes provide a bit of extra credit for this activity.

What about student privacy?

It's important to make sure that you feel comfortable with the terms of use and privacy policies in place for any technology you are asking students to use. I have read both and feel comfortable with them for Flipgrid, but have a look and make sure you do as well! You can view their privacy policy and terms of use before deciding to use. Flipgrids within Canvas are only accessible to people in the Canvas course (although I believe as the instructor you can invite a guest to join as well). 

Okay, so how do I use Flipgrid within Canvas?

It's very easy!  First, you'll want to s et up a free educator Flipgrid account . Just go to the Flipgrid website and apply for your account. You'll only need to do this once. 

How to connect your Canvas course with Flipgrid

You'll do this at the start of each trimester with each course when using Flipgrid. Total amount of time per course: < 5 min. 

• Go into the Canvas course where you want to use Flipgrid and click on "Settings."
• Click on "Apps" and search for Flipgrid. Click "Add App." It will ask for a consumer key and a shared secret. 
• Go into your Flipgrid account. On the top right corner, you should see your name with a drop-down menu. Click on the drop-down menu and go to "integrations."
• Click on "+ New integration" and give your course a name. I recommend using the course name or #, trimester and year (e.g. Summer '19 ISci647b) so that you can easily find things later. 
• Copy the consumer key and shared secret from Flipgrid into the Canvas box from step 3.

Important Note

When you add the Flipgrid integration, it will automatically add a "Flipgrid" link into your Canvas course navigation. I have found that this is confusing to students. Also, if they complete the assignment via the navigation button rather than through the Flipgrid assignment it sometimes doesn't show up in Speedgrader. Therefore, I recommend removing Flipgrid from the navigation menu.

To do this: Go to "Settings" in your course, click on "Navigation" and simply drag Flipgrid from the course navigation into the "hidden items" list. Be sure to save at the bottom of the page before leaving, or else it will show back up 🙂

How to set up Flipgrid Assignments

If you will be copying your Canvas course from one trimester to the next, you will not need to do all of this every trimester. Here is how to do it the first time you'll be using Flipgrid in a course:

• Go to the module where you'd like to add a Flipgrid assignment and click on the "+" at the top of the module. Add a new assignment, and name it whatever you like. 
• Add your assignment instructions in the Canvas text box. I usually write out a short question for them to answer, and note who is supposed to answer it. (e.g. If your last name begins with A-E, please respond to the question posted above. If your last name begins with F-Z, respond to at least one classmate.) I also note that they can email me their written responses if they prefer not to use Flipgrid (see note below). 
• Set the number of points, due date, etc. 
• Under "submission type" select "External Tool" then either start to type in "Flipgrid" or click "Find" and scroll down to select Flipgrid. Click "Save and publish" 
• If this is your first Flipgrid assignment for this course, when the page refreshes you'll see a pop up box asking you if you want to connect this course with Flipgrid. Say yes and create a new course. 
• Now you can edit the Flipgrid settings right from Canvas if you like. You don't need to add an additional description since you did so above. Do make sure that "student to student" responses is enabled, and adjust the time limit as you see fit. You can have the topic shut down on a certain date if you don't want responses coming in after a deadline. 

What about accessibility? What if students don't want to post a video/don't have a webcam?

Flipgrid automatically adds closed-captioning to all of the videos within a topic. (You do need to make sure this feature is enabled - go to your Flipgrid account and click on the grid in question. In the settings you'll see the "enable captioning" option. As long as this is checked, they will be automatically captioned.) 

However, not all students are comfortable or able to post videos. I have had students opt out for personal safety reasons, because they are sick and don't want to appear on camera, because their webcam or audio isn't working properly, because the're completing their assignment on a break at work and don't want coworkers to hear their responses, etc. I always give students the option to email me their responses instead if they can't/don't want to do Flipgrid. (In cases where the live interaction/facial expressions/verbal responses are critical, I offer a not-recorded synchronous live session as an alternative.)

Hint: If you give the option of emailing you instead, be sure to specify that they can email you a written response. I have had students email me video recordings of themselves in huge files (!). 

How do I grade all of this? 

It's easy. You go through Speedgrader as usual. Each student's post(s) will show up under their name. If they have more than one, there will be a drop-down menu where you can choose which one to view. You can respond privately in Speedgrader, or you can reply either privately or publicly within Flipgrid. I typically respond to each original post with a public video of my own, and provide short written comments to people who have been assigned to complete responses.  

Do I have to do all of this every trimester? 

No! If you write the assignment description/instructions in Canvas they will transfer over along with the settings (points, due dates, etc.) when you copy the course. The only things you'll need to do the next time you teach the course are:

• Set up the integration with a new consumer key and shared secret
• Click on the each Flipgrid assignment within Canvas and adjust the settings if needed. (You may want to check the settings within Fipgrid as well to make sure that closed captioning is on, and that your notifications are set up the way you want them)

Questions? 

I'm happy to help if I can. Just shoot me a line! 

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What is Flipgrid?

Flipgrid is a web-based digital tool to help students connect in virtual classrooms and engage with content more deeply. It can also be used in face-to-face classrooms to increase collaboration. Students can record videos of their work, presentations, or projects to share with their peers. They are then able to post a video response in Flipgrid under originally posted videos.

Flipgrid can also be integrated into existing online school management systems such as Schoology, Canvas, or Google Classroom to supplement blending learning practices in school districts across the country. Teachers can post assignments using Flipgrid and ensure that all students have the opportunities to engage with content and their peers. This is especially helpful for those students who may be introverts and struggle with presentations or interacting with peers.

Fresh Ideas for Using Flipgrid

Flipgrid can be used for to present student projects, daily assignments, or research studies by posting videos of their presentations for peers to respond to.

Classroom Discussions

Flipgrid can also be used to host classroom discussions about historical and current events and to address students’ social-emotional needs. This approach can help educators and students better manage conversations with students regarding cultural sensitivity. However, it’s important also to ensure all instructional content is aligned to state standards and the school district’s curriculum to prevent unwanted controversy.

Formative Assessments

Flipgrid can also be used for formative assessments. The data allows teachers to gauge their students’ level of understanding of learning standards. Formative assessment data from Flipgrid can be used to determine the timeframes for reteaching and reassessments. The data can also be used to adjust instruction for students.

Integrating self and peer assessments with Flipgrid in content areas allows students to provide each other or themselves with feedback that promotes student ownership of learning. Students can then use the data to set goals to work towards their overall academic achievement, and teachers can formulate small group instruction sessions and host parent conferences to meet the needs of their students better.

Enhancing Instructional Delivery

Bartlett (2018) acknowledged that Flipgrid increases students’ connectedness in virtual classes by helping students feel more comfortable when engaging with peers in an online setting. Flipgrid can also increase accountable talk amongst students and allow teachers to collect observational data to inform instruction better. Content from Flipgrid can be used to design lessons that enhance students’ learning and expand their depth of knowledge of concepts. The use of Flipgrid can also enhance the language development of English language learners (ELLs). The more opportunities students have to speak and converse with peers, the better chances they have of performing well on district and state assessments regarding speaking, listening, reading, and writing.

At-risk and special education students would also benefit from using Flipgrid to help them articulate their thoughts and ideas, especially if they struggle with writing or have deficits in reading and responding to grade-level content. The use of technology as an accommodation would greatly benefit students needing scaffolded support from their teachers.

Flipgrid affords educators the ability to differentiate instruction for all students. Using the tool in small group instruction, learning stations, and working independently would be beneficial to students at various levels. Also, allowing students to work at their own pace would foster a sense of ownership and pride upon completing tasks.

Boosting Student Achievement

Flipgrid allows for student achievement to be enriched when students have the opportunity to learn in ways that deeply engage them during instruction (Alaniz & Wilson, 2019). Also, students’ communication and interpersonal skills improve when using interactive tools such as Flipgrid (Lee, 2020). Language skills are further developed, and students are more likely to feel comfortable with public speaking skills. Flipgrid may also boost students’ self-confidence and self-esteem regarding their academic content. Having self-efficacy and belief in one’s learning abilities directly impacts overall academic performance.

Maximizing Technology-Use

Most districts are already equipped with digital devices to support learning for primary and secondary students, but Flipgrid can be used to further inform students how to be good digital citizens .

Tablets, laptops, and desktops computers are useful tools when it comes to using an online platform like this. Some districts also have a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy. It is very important for school districts to share the technology specifications with parents before purchasing devices for their child at the beginning of the school year if this is the case.

Acceptable-use policies will need to be reviewed with students in advance before using Flipgrid. Establishing social and proper norms for posting videos will help teachers avoid possible bullying, peer conflict, etc. and be used to help teach kindness and empathy . Educators must ensure students are well informed of the appropriate use of Flipgrid and monitor submissions for age-appropriate content.

Educators have embraced the power of technology and continue to better prepare students for global competition using digital tools. Flipgrid is one of those tools that can foster deeper social connections, better understand grade level content, and challenge students to perform at higher levels. Looking ahead, one can’t help but wonder how technology will evolve into the 22nd century.

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The video app you’ll flip for!

Have you tried Flip yet? If not, this is the year to join the fun! This cool and totally free app lets students record video responses to teacher prompts. There are endless ways to use it for fantastic asynchronous learning in grades K-12. Read on to learn how it works and get Flip ideas for every subject.

NOTE: This popular classroom site used to be known as “Flipgrid.” In summer 2022 , the company changed the app’s name to Flip, plus added lots of new exciting features. You’re likely to see both terms used around the web, so just know that both of them refer to the same amazing collaboration tool.

What is Flip?

Flip is a place for teachers and students to interact in a high-engagement, low-impact environment. Teachers post a prompt, either written or a video, and invite students to record and share their own video responses. The Flip camera lets you customize backgrounds, use filters, add images or music, and more.

After students post their responses, other students can view what they’ve created. Teachers can choose whether or not to allow likes, comments, and discussion, offering control over how students interact using Flip. Kids can choose to show their own face, or use other images instead, giving kids a way to feel more confident when they use it.

What do real teachers say about using Flip with their students?

Many teachers find Flip to be one of the easiest tools for asynchronous learning. Here’s what some of them have said in the We Are Teachers HELPLINE group on Facebook :

• “I use Flip for 2nd and 3rd graders. Easy for them to learn … Kids really enjoy it. We use it for book reviews, show-and-tell, progress monitoring, so many good uses. Great tool.”
• “It’s easy to use. I had my emergent bilingual students use it and they were successful. They can put a sticker on the video to hide their face if they want. You can also use it for just your own use as formative assessment. I make it one of their options … not the only option.”
• “It’s amazing for speaking assessment. You can set your own rubric criteria. It also has captioning, useful for an AI assessment of pronunciation.”

Many teachers who use Flip note that while younger students are generally thrilled to record and post videos, older students (especially high schoolers) can be more reluctant to show their faces. Fortunately, Flip has lots of tools that let kids make engaging video responses that don’t involve getting on camera themselves. Also, teachers can lock down the settings so only they can see video responses if kids are feeling worried about their peers watching them onscreen.

How do I use Flip?

The basic process is simple. Teachers set up a free account , then post topics for students to respond to. Students receive a “Join” code (you can easily post these to Google Classroom), review the assignment, and respond by recording a video using their phone or webcam. Teachers control the privacy settings, so it’s a safe way for students to interact online.

There are a bunch of customization options, and teachers have the ability to control how students interact with each other. You can choose to disable “likes” or moderate videos and comments before they’re posted. Video responses can vary from 15 seconds to 10 minutes, so kids can respond off-the-cuff to a quick question or spend time to plan and record a quality video.

Flip’s site provides lots of help and ideas, including pre-made topics to get you started instantly. Check out their Educator Toolkit here.

Ready to try Flip with your students? Here are 60 ways to put Flip into action.

General Classroom Flip Ideas

• Icebreakers: Introduce yourself with a Flip video.
• Set Expectations: What do you hope to learn in class this year?
• End-of-Year Reflections: What did you learn this year?
• Advice to Next Year’s Class: What can they look forward to? What should they do to be successful?
• Virtual Classroom Tour: Give a tour of your classroom, and invite students to share their home learning spaces in response.
• Flip Fridays: Each Friday, post an overview of the week’s learning, and offer a prompt for students to respond to on the topics.
• Thank-Yous: Thank a classroom speaker or treasured school staff member.
• Featured Student: Celebrate what makes the current Student of the Week special.
• Get Well Soon: Record get-well messages for students or teachers who are out sick.
• Exit Tickets: Tell one thing you learned in class today, or answer an exit ticket prompt .
• School Pride: What makes your school great?
• Show-and-Tell: Record a show-and-tell video about anything!
• Weekend Field Trip: Take a tour of a favorite place.
• TED Talk: Students become an expert and give their own TED Talk.
• Daily News: Record daily announcements or school news.
• Show What You Know: Before you begin a new unit, have students share what they already know about the topic.
• Reflect on Learning: After completing a unit, fill in the blanks: “I used to think ______, but now I know _____.”
• Aha Moments. Share a moment when you suddenly understood something or learned a fact that’s important to you.
• Pose a Riddle: Post a riddle and have kids record their answers, then pose their own riddle in return.
• Create a Flip Green Screen Pod: Use a popup tent to give students space to respond to videos with a built-in green screen!

English Language Arts Flip Ideas

• Sing the ABCs: Give your best performance of the ABC song.
• Practice Beginning Sounds: Make a video for a letter, showing items from around your classroom or house that start with that letter.
• Read Aloud: Record yourself reading out loud for teachers and parents to see your progress.
• Favorite Reading Spot: Show your favorite place to curl up with a book, and explain what makes it special.
• Story Time: Older kids read their favorite storybook out loud for younger kids to watch.
• Favorite Character: Who’s your favorite character and why?
• Who Dunnit? Before you finish reading a book, predict the ending.
• Vocabulary Word Wall: Make a video to help other students learn the definition of a vocab word.
• Meaningful Quotes: What’s your favorite quote from a book, and why?
• Tell a Story: Start a story, then have each student record the next 30 seconds. So much fun to listen to when it’s done!
• Book Review: Read and review a book, giving your honest opinion and concrete reasons to back it up.
• Sell a Book: Make a commercial to “sell” other students on why they should read a book you love.
• Recite a Poem: Recite your favorite poem with gestures (and even costumes!).
• Writing Ideas: Crowdsource ideas for a new story, poem, or other composition.
• Writers Workshop: Offer thoughtful and useful feedback on other students’ writing.
• Video Book Club: Pose questions and record video answers about a book the class is reading.

STEM Flip Ideas

• Practice Math Facts: Record yourself practicing math facts. Watch your own videos or those from other students for review.
• Demonstrate the Answer: Post a math problem. Students post their own response, showing how they found the answer. Kids can review each others’ videos to see a variety of ways to approach the problem.
• Flip Roles: After learning a new skill, students record a video of themselves explaining that skill to a fellow student. The students become the teachers!
• Graph the Results: Conduct an experiment (flip a coin, roll a die), then draw a graph of the results. Make a video of the whole process.
• Lab Safety: Post videos of what it looks like to follow (or not follow!) lab safety rules.
• STEM Challenge: Create something new using basic supplies, then record a video of your creation.
• Hypothesize: Present a scientific question or scenario, and ask students to respond with their own hypothesis and an experiment idea for proving it.
• Conduct an Experiment: Provide students with basic supplies and instructions to complete an experiment, or let them come up with one on their own. Have them predict what will happen and record the results.
• Draw a Diagram: Draw and label the parts of a diagram (cell, body parts, solar system … there are so many options!). Take this even further and create a 3D model instead.

Social Studies Flip Ideas

• Make a Documentary: Report on an event or historical figure in a brief documentary.
• Hold a Debate: Post an opinion question and ask students to respond using facts to back up their points.
• Historical Campaign Ad: Write and record a campaign ad for a past president, like Abraham Lincoln or Dwight D. Eisenhower.
• Travel the World: Create a video about a place you’d like to visit.
• Act Out History: Act out a famous scene from history, or record yourself reading a well-known speech or address.
• Timeline Slideshow: Put together a pictorial timeline of a historical event or person’s life.
• Conduct Interviews: Record an interview with a family member, friend, or school staff member.
• Meet GridPals: Make friends with another teacher and take turns asking questions and sharing class responses. Learn more about GridPals here.

More Flip Ideas for Every Class

• Phys Ed: Record your favorite dance move, yoga pose, or exercise method.
• Explain a Game: Teach others to play your favorite game, or demonstrate a specific skill (like how to do a basketball layup).
• Music Practice: Record yourself practicing a song, and get feedback from your teacher and fellow students.
• Foreign Language: Pose a question for students to answer in that language. Others offer feedback on grammar, pronunciation, etc.
• Drama Club: Act out a monologue, or work with other students to record a short scene.
• Kitchen Time: Record yourself cooking your favorite dish or baking a yummy treat.
• Share Art: Show your favorite artwork and explain why you love it. Or show off a piece you’ve recently created yourself.

What are your favorite Flip ideas for the classroom? Come share your ideas and ask for advice in the We Are Teachers HELPLINE group on Facebook!

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In this increasingly digital age, more teachers are choosing features such as Zoom ,  Google Classroom , and Outschool as a medium of instruction over the traditional classroom setting. As a result, the method of student engagement and participation changes. That’s where Flipgrid (currently known as Flip) can be a tremendous asset.

What is Flipgrid?

Flipgrid (now known as Flip) is a free web and mobile app developed by Microsoft. It allows educators to create safe, online groups where students can share their ideas asynchronously through brief videos, text notes, or audio messages. Participants don’t engage in real-time or simultaneous exchanges. Instead, there’s a time delay between the sending and receiving of messages, allowing individuals to participate at their own convenience.

How does Flipgrid benefit online teaching?

As an interactive video discussion platform that facilitates asynchronous video conversations, it is commonly used in educational settings to enhance student engagement, collaboration, and communication. The pressure of composing an instant thoughtful response or accurate answer is removed, as students can take time to compile the information without having all eyes and attention focused on them.

Here are some key features and benefits of Flipgrid:

Asynchronous communication

Participants can contribute to discussions at their own pace. This flexibility is particularly valuable for online or blended learning environments where students aren’t all on the platform at the same time. You present the course material, and your students access it as soon as they’re able, then respond in whatever format is permitted.

Video responses

Flipgrid allows students to respond to prompts using short video clips they record themselves. This enables a more dynamic and personal form of communication compared to auditory or text-based responses. You can pose the question to the group as a whole, then set a time limit on student response to ensure accountability and time management.

Creative expression

Students can utilize various tools within the platform, such as filters, stickers, and drawing tools, to enhance their video responses. Flipgrid welcomes features of text messaging and social media interaction to bring out the best in your students. When they may truly be themselves, they are more likely to engage and participate, contributing in a manner that reflects and showcases their uniqueness.

Engagement and community building

A downside of online teaching is the disconnect students and teachers often feel due to the distance and separation. With Flipgrid, the use of video responses encourages freedom of expression and adds a personal touch to discussions, fostering a sense of community and enhancing engagement among participants. Students can engage with each other through their interaction with a peer’s responses, which can lead to an active discussion or even a debate.

Global connections

Teaching online has taken instruction from the confines of a single classroom and unleashed access to the worldwide stage. In addition to you sharing your own knowledge, Flipgrid enables connections beyond the classroom, allowing you to create and join global communities. Students from around the world engage with you and each other, fostering a sense of connection with peers across diverse cultures and nations.

Privacy and security

Flipgrid provides settings for you to control who can access and contribute to discussions. This ensures a safe and controlled environment for communication.

Online learning can sometimes be a passive experience, especially if the presentation is solely in lecture format. Flipgrid transforms traditional discussions into interactive and multimedia-rich conversations, encouraging increased participation. It has gained popularity in educational settings for its user-friendly interface and ability to enhance student voice and collaboration.

How Flipgrid enables teachers to make online teaching easier

In addition to the basic aspects of Flipgrid, you can also access enhanced features to integrate the application with your existing workflow, such as  Canvas , Schoology , Microsoft Teams , and Google Classroom . You can access the settings or account options from within your educator account. From there, you’ll navigate to the apps section, select the system you’re using, and authorize the integration. In some instances, you may have to grant permissions for data sharing between the two platforms.

Assignment setup

Once integrated, you can set up Flipgrid assignments or topics directly within your learning management system (LMS). You can also share links and embed codes with your students, creating a seamless presentation that encourages participation in discussions.

Grading and feedback

Sometimes, you can transfer grades and feedback between Flipgrid and your LMS. You can also communicate with your students through your preferred LMS and instruct them on where to find assignments, how to submit video responses, and any other relevant details. Once students submit their work, you can use Flipgrid for a formative assessment of understanding and track the progress of individual students or the class.

Grids and topics

The entire concept of Flipgrid lies in the application’s foundation. Course discussions are organized into Grids, which each represent a specific class, project, or topic. Much like a message forum, the content is organized and structured, allowing students to flip between grids as they categorize their video, text, and audio responses in the corresponding areas.

Accessibility and inclusivity

Some learners require modifications or accommodations to be successful. Flipgrid provides features such as closed captioning to enhance accessibility for deaf and hard-of-hearing students, and it also aids learners who are more visual than auditory in their learning style. This ensures participants with diverse learning needs can effectively engage in discussions.

Flipgrid tips, tricks, and strategies

With increased engagement often comes the discovery of a workaround or modification to enhance the existing application experience. Some of these include:

• Customization —incorporating emojis, stickers, and creative annotations using the drawing tools available in Flipgrid
• Filters and effects —adding a touch of creativity and engagement to video responses
• Emoji reactions —creating a visual and expressive element in responses
• Platform integration —streamlining access for students
• Flipgrid shorts —using camera mode for quick, on-the-go video recording, enabling spontaneous and brief responses
• Collaboration —creating joint video responses and engaging in collaborative projects

Mastery equips educators and learners with a powerful toolkit, fostering engagement, creativity, and seamless interaction in the digital learning environment . These insights empower users to create dynamic, interactive, and inclusive educational experiences.

Flipgrid examples to improve efficiency

To better showcase how other educators have put Flipgrid to use, here are three examples from real-world settings:

• Austin Kaufmann, an ESL Instructor and Ed Tech Specialist at Michigan State University, provides a few examples of how he has modified the Flipgrid platform to enhance the overall experience and customize how he engages with his students.
• Joe and Kristen Merrill are elementary school teachers and Certified Flipgrid Educators. They love finding ways to engage students and reach them in creative ways. On their blog, they share a few ways they’ve changed Flipgrid and invite others to share their tips as well.
• Greg Kulowiec is the Technology Director at Triton Regional Schools and has leveraged Flipgrid to create individual student portfolios . When he shared his post, it gained a lot of traction.

The biggest appeal of Flipgrid (Flip) is that anyone can use it. The more you use Flipgrid, the more features you’ll likely discover. With its impressive functionality and a user-friendly mobile app, Flipgrid has become one of the most popular apps integrated with online instruction.

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How to create auto-graded assignments and quizzes within Brightspace D2L

In modern education, digital learning management systems (LMS) like Brightspace have revolutionized how educators engage with students and deliver digital course content. Seamlessly integrated with Brightspace, BookWidgets emerges as a versatile content creation and evaluation tool , empowering educators to design interactive and engaging digital assignments that captivate students’ attention and enhance learning outcomes.

In this blog post, I will show you how you can use 1 additional educational tool - BookWidgets - to upgrade your Brightpace learning environment with:

• over 40 digital activities (or widgets) which you can adapt with your own lesson materials - Learn more below ,
• over 35 question types to transform your paper handouts, homework, and assignments - Learn more below ,
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• a reporting dashboard to efficiently review student work, and provide personalized feedback in no time - Learn more below .

The best thing about this integration is that all teachers in your school - no matter what subject they teach - can use BookWidgets in Brightspace. As BookWidgets is basically a one-stop-shop for all teachers, this will save you lots of paper printing costs, other app costs, and most of all… TIME .

📖 Tutorials : Your Brightspace admin must enable BookWidgets. To do so, they can check this admin tutorial . Once this is enabled, you can start creating interactive assignments and share them with your students. If you don’t know, here is a handy teacher tutorial on using BookWidgets within Brightspace D2L .

1. Create digital activities in Brightspace using Widgets

One of the primary advantages of incorporating BookWidgets into Brightspace is the diverse range of interactive content it offers - a.k.a. Widgets . From engaging video quizzes to interactive webquests, flashcards, games, auto-graded worksheets, and much more! Teachers get an extensive toolbox to cater to diverse learning styles and preferences.

The integration between both tools allows teachers to create these digital lessons, assignments, or evaluations right inside Brightspace. You - and your students - don’t need to leave your trusted learning environment.

Click the image below to find out all the widget types, and check out the examples. 👇

Remember, these are just examples! The widgets are empty. They are digital templates for you to fill with your lesson content. To give you an idea of how easy it is to add your lesson materials to these widgets, here’s what the teacher configuration looks like for any type of widget:

💡 Pro tips! : Here are 3 tips from the expert when creating widgets for students Check out this step-by- step tutorial or 1-hour webinar for beginners Go through the widget configuration from the top to the bottom . When you open a new screen in the widget, start at the top. Buttons don’t explode! Experiment with the nationalities within the different widget types. Before sharing it with your students, use the Preview button to see how your (experimental) changes impact the student view. You can fill out your own widget there!

2. Create auto-graded assignments using over 35 digital question types

From those 40+ widget types to choose from, the Quiz , Video Quiz , Worksheet , and Split worksheet widget types enable you to create digital assignments with 36 question types. 30 of these question formats can be automatically graded. Take formative and summative assessments to a whole new level.

Here’s a taste of all the possible question types in 1 worksheet . It will show you all the possibilities for creating your own digital quizzes and worksheets in Brightspace D2L. As you can add your own lesson materials, BookWidgets works for all subject areas: languages, math, science, geography, stem, history, and more.

💡 Pro tip! Check out this YouTube playlist with all the question types and learn how to make your assignments more engaging for students.

3. Monitor student progress in real-time in the Live Widgets dashboard

Monitoring student progress is only possible when you integrate BookWidgets with Brightspace D2L. This powerful connection will elevate your Brightspace classroom to a higher level. It allows you to monitor your students’ real-time progress while working on your BookWidgets activities inside Brightspace. The Live Widgets dashboard is accessible inside Brightspace.

The biggest advantage of the Live Widgets dashboard is discovering struggling students who need bigger challenges much faster. You can offer them help when needed, not when it’s already too late. The same goes for excelling students who manage to finish early and did a very good job. Make sure to already guide them to more challenging activities instead of leaving them with nothing to do. Another possibility that is a huge benefit is that you, the teacher, can force a student to submit their work. It’s often used when students forget to hit the “Submit” button. This way, you can still retrieve the results.

💡 Pro tip! Live Widgets offer many more advantages, as you get a lot of data for each widget type. This website on Live Widgets has everything you need to know about this feature.

4. Efficiently review student work and provide personalized feedback

This part is all about saving time. When your students submit the BookWidgets assignment you shared in Brightspace, you will be able to review their work quickly. You can find the reporting dashboard inside Brightspace D2L. Everything is connected.

As your digital activities, created with BookWidgets, are auto-graded for the biggest part, you can use the saved time to provide personalized feedback. Don’t worry; you can still change grades when needed. This only touches the surface of what you can do in this dashboard. Teachers can use smart filters to speed up their reviewing process and make both classical and individual student feedback choices when returning the student work and feedback - in bulk.

💡 Pro tip! Check all the reporting dashboard functionalities in this blog post .

That’s it! I hope you learned the added value of integrating BookWidgets inside Brightspace. If you have any questions regarding this integration setup, we’re happy to help. Reach out to our support guy - Frederic - via [email protected] , but make sure to check the BookWidgets and Brightspace D2L integration tutorial first. 😉

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Baltimore Orioles Provide Injury Update on Former All-Star Starting Pitcher

Former All-Star John Means is heading out on a rehab assignment for the Baltimore Orioles is slated to make "several" starts at Triple-A Norfolk.

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After undergoing elbow discomfort this offseason, Baltimore Orioles' starting pitcher John Means is headed to Triple-A for a rehab assignment.

Per Dan Connolly, who covers the O's, on social media:

According to Orioles, LHP John Means is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk soon. He is set to make several rehab starts for the Tides.

According to Orioles, LHP John Means is scheduled to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk soon. He is set to make several rehab starts for the Tides. — Dan Connolly (@danconnolly2016) March 26, 2024

We knew back at the beginning of spring training that Means was going to start the year on the injured list and this is just a further extension of that. Unfortunately, he's not the only Orioles' hurler who is banged up, as Kyle Bradish will also begin the year on the IL with elbow problems.

Means is a six-year veteran who has spent his entire career with the Orioles. Lifetime, he's 21-26 with a 3.74 ERA. He was the anchor of the O's staff when they were going through their painful, years-long rebuild. Means made the All-Star team in 2019, a year in which he won 12 games.

In the absence of Means and Bradish, the O's will rely on the newly-acquired Corbin Burnes. Dean Kremer and Grayson Rodriguez will also be a big part of the rotation as well.

Baltimore won an American League-best 101 games last season and captured the American League East crown. They were beaten in the ALDS by the eventual World Champion Texas Rangers.

The O's are opening up the season on Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels, who will enter the season without Shohei Ohtani. They are projected to finish fourth in the American League West.

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BALTIMORE–Orioles starter John Means, who didn’t pitch in any Grapefruit League games, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk. Means, who started four times last September after his April 2022 Tommy John surgery, was not put on last October’s Division Series roster because his left elbow was sore.

When spring training began on February 14th, Orioles executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias said that Means would be about a month behind the other starters, and that he would begin the season on the injured list.

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