Amplify Student Voice with Video
Flip (previously known as Flipgrid) is a free video discussion platform from Microsoft designed to empower student voice and foster social learning. Teachers create discussion prompts (Topics), and students respond with short, recorded videos, allowing for creative expression, reflection, and peer-to-peer feedback.
Key Features
- Video Topics & Responses: Teachers post prompts; students reply with short videos using built-in recording tools.
- Creative Tools: Students can add text, stickers, drawings, filters, and screen recordings to their videos.
- Feedback Options: Teachers and peers can provide text or video comments.
- Accessibility Features: Includes immersive reader and closed captions.
- Mixtapes: Curate collections of student video responses to showcase learning.
- Integrations: Connects with tools like Microsoft Teams, Google Classroom, Canvas, Schoology.
How it Helps Teachers & Students
- Provides a platform for students (especially quieter ones) to articulate their thoughts via video.
- Develops speaking, listening, and digital citizenship skills.
- Facilitates creative responses, presentations, and reflections.
- Builds classroom community through asynchronous interaction.
- Offers a unique way to gather formative assessment data.
Pricing & Access
Flip is completely free for educators and students, supported by Microsoft.