Flip for FlipGrid!

FlipGrid is one of the biggest tech tools in education right now and for good reason- it’s amazing!  It’s easy to use, can be used by all grade levels, all subjects, all devices (1:1 or just 1 for the whole classroom) and, most importantly, gives a voice to all students!  Think “video post it notes and conversations”.  Teachers can create a topic or question and students can respond (and then respond to each other) via very short video posts.  Students do not need an account, just the teacher.  There is a free version and a paid version, but the free version works GREAT  (if you really want to check out the paid version, email me for a promo code for one free month). Teachers can (and should) set a password for their grid and moderate videos (step by step directions for all settings can be found on our FlipGrid Adventures Challenge- check them out, even if you decide not to earn the badge).

How can FlipGrid be used in the classroom?

-Start of year introductions/goal setting/favorite thing about summer
-Mystery Grid (Mystery Hangout + FlipGrid)= ASK ME!
-Student reactions/comprehension/questions from selected readings/homework
-Students reteach math lesson (great reference for students who are absent)!
-Gratitude Grids (we have one for OUESD going already!)
-School wide teacher and staff introductions for all students and families
-A fantastic way for ALL students to contribute to classroom discussions
-And more!!

-On a personal note, I recently shared FlipGrid with my brother.  He’s disabled and can’t read, so he’s always felt left out of the “texting and email world”.  However, he LOVES FlipGrid and now he can send short, private video notes to my family and we communicate like never before!  I recommend FlipGrid for everyone, but can be a game changer for non-readers!

Check it all and get started with the new FlipGrid badge in the OUESD Tech Adventures Challenge or explore on your own at FlipGrid.com.  And don’t forget, I’m more than happy to visit your classroom and help you get a FlipGrid up and running with your students- just click here to pick a date/time and I’m there!

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