FlipGrid Fever Ignite Discussion!

Ignite Discussion

There is a FEVER out there in the education world and it is with FlipGrid! This can be used amongst staff and/or students. Many teachers are also getting parents on board at Back-to-school/ Open House events or within class projects too.

• It integrates with Google Classroom and is simple to use : Pose a question and let responses fly!

• Book studies, introductions, get-to-know-you, goals, wishes, dreams, fears, passions, explanations, debates, digital storytelling, demonstrations, reflections, connections with others outside of class and hold discussions (start with another class in the district, then state, country, world!) and sooo much more. Check out 15+Ways to Use FlipGrid in your Class & Another 15 here across the curriculum. Our very own Sue Lehner planted the seed to us about FlipGrid and has many awesome ideas for integrating it into classroom learning adventures as well!

• Being on video can be an intimidating step for some students (and adults too). ~Visuals can be used instead. A student can use a still image to represent him/herself, a character, historian, concept/idea, etc. There are many options and the student still gets his/her voice heard... (You'll be surprised to see some students open up on camera though too).

• Some teachers set up Recording Booths in their classrooms for FlipGrid to be used on chromebooks, laptops or iPads.

Let us know if you want to catch the FlipGrid Fever and explore together. Keep in mind this is just one tool in your bag-o-tricks to incorporate into teaching & learning. Use now and then to mix up your format for conversations, spark discussions and empower student voice.

As always, Take or Toss.