Week 12: FlipGrid



I know Flipgrid is not new to a lot of us, however, I am going to talk about how I use it in my classroom. I like to use Flipgrid as a tool for critiquing artwork. Students often feel shy to talk about their artwork. However, they love to make videos! I have found that if I assign Flipgrid critiques, they are all too excited to talk about their artwork. When we do critiques we use the model of two Glows and a Grow. After students do a critique of their own artwork, I then set the feature so students have to respond to two students' videos with the same criteria, much like a discussion board, but in video format. They love this style of critique in my class. 

Here is an easy to follow infographic to get you started if you have not explored Flipgrid


Another feature I really enjoy and my students love is the Mixtape tap feature. 


Flipgrid has come a long way since the beginning and is always updating its features. It has been a great way to connect my in-person and virtual students this year. I also see great benefits for next year when I start my Flipped Classroom to check for understanding before they come to class. And as always, it is free!

Tutorial Video



Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 23, 2021 at 11:55 AM

    I love the different uses for Flip grid and that it as simple of an app it is, it can be applied to more complex thinking. I particularly like the fact that you use this for art critiques. This is not something that I would have thought about, but like you said, it gives students more confidence and freedom to talk about their work. I'm sure this also helps students feel more comfortable giving feedback as well. I don't teach an art class, but this idea could be applied to other class presentations as well, so I may have to try it!

    Sylvia Barrett
    Week 12 Response

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  2. Barbara AndersenMarch 23, 2021 at 2:41 PM

    Flipgrid is my go-to! I use it every week since I need my students to speak more. The weekly assignments vary, sometimes I have them answer questions, sometimes they need to describe a picture using specific vocab, sometimes they need to perform a dialogue. I rarely use it for them to interact though.
    Thanks for this!!!
    ~Barbara (week 12)

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  3. Tara ThompsonMarch 23, 2021 at 3:57 PM

    Hi Sylvia and Barbara,
    I love having the kids go back and interact on each others videos. It is a great way for them to learn how to critique if they are shy. Glad I could give you another way to use FlipGrid. It is such a versatile tool!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 30, 2021 at 7:04 PM

    I love Flipgrid! I was nervous to use it in Kinder but the kids have done great! - Mary Morgan (Week 12 Comment)

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    1. Tara ThompsonMarch 31, 2021 at 4:24 AM

      That is amazing that you are utilizing this tool with kinder!

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