Flipgrid
Introduction
Flipgrid is a video discussion platform allowing instructors to create dynamic, creative and visual class forums that make every student visible and every voice heard. As instructors post discussion prompts, students can create media-based responses anywhere, any time. Video discussions in Flipgrid can connect students with their learning community that is a course, increase participation and engagement and create a sense of belonging. Flipgrid supports self-reflection and assessment, motivates students to speak and provides a flexible and convenient way to create instructor presence in the course.
Flipgrid requires access to a webcam and a microphone, neither of which is a mandate for text-based discussions. Thus, it is essential to have a clear learning objective and purpose in mind when crafting quality discussion prompts in Flipgrid video assignments.
Features
- Create groups and organize multiple topics
- Create a community
- View, moderate, and comment on video responses
- Edit, change the language, add, and disable closed captions
Getting Started
Instructor Resources
Creating a Flipgrid assignment in your Canvas course
Navigate to your Canvas course, then:
- Select Assignments from the navigation menu on the left, and click the +Assignment button at the top
- Scroll down to Submission Type, and select External Tool in the drop-down menu
- Click Find under ‘Enter or find an External Tool URL’, select Flipgrid, then click the Select button.
- (Optional, but recommended) Check the box to Load This Tool In A New Tab.
- Enter the rest of the Assignment details and options, and then click Save at the bottom
Important information about Flipgrid assignments
When you create a Flipgrid Assignment, Flipgrid will automatically create a new Topic for you and connect it to the Assignment. If this is your first Flipgrid Assignment in that Course, Flipgrid will also create a new Group for the Course and place the Topic there.
You cannot change which Topic is connected to the assignment - this also means you cannot connect a previously-created Topic.
- After creating the Assignment, you should see the Flipgrid Topic embedded into the assignment page.
- If you selected 'Load This Tool In A New Tab', you should see a button labeled Load [Assignment name] in a new window instead - click this button.
- If you see a dialog that says 'Connect Flipgrid to Canvas', go ahead and click Create a Course Group - this sometimes appears when you've created the first Flipgrid Assignment in that Course.
Syllabus Statement
Add the statement below to the required technologies section of your syllabus.
This course will use Flipgrid for some online activities. Visit the Flipgrid learning tool guide to view the terms of service, privacy policy, accessibility statement, and steps for getting started with Flipgrid.
Student Resources
Accessing Flipgrid content in your Canvas course
Instructors will share Flipgrid content with you via your Canvas Assignments.
Getting Started
Flipgrid is only available outside of Canvas at this time.
Instructor Resources
Flipgrid Resources to get you started
- Sign up with Microsoft or with Google
- Create and share a group
- Create and share the topic
Syllabus Statement
Add the statement below to the required technologies section of your syllabus.
This course will use Flipgrid for some online activities. Visit the Flipgrid learning tool guide to view the terms of service, privacy policy, accessibility statement, and steps for getting started with Flipgrid.
Student Resources
Flipgrid Resources to get you started
- Join the discussion by entering a join code, clicking on the link, or scanning the QR code
- Record and submit your response
- View your video in your group or visit https://auth.flipgrid.com/signin?redirect_url=https://my.flipgrid.com/me
Online Documentation
Licensing
Flipgrid is now a part of Microsoft, and just like Office 365, Flipgrid is free for all educators and students.