https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide Student Voice & Choice en-us 2018-08-09 22:16:02 UTC 2023-02-21 01:50:38 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Rocket.png lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272556005 Flipgrid is, at its most basic, a video response platform. Teachers create grids (classroom discussion collection) and add topics (discussions) for students to make a response video about. 

Flipgrid is WAY more than that though. 

*You can add attachments and turn your grid into a place to link and attach things to. 
*You can have students create the topic questions to start discussions in the classroom
*You can connect GLOBALLY with other classrooms and have real conversations. Break down the walls of your classroom and learn from others!
*You will be able to connect families with the new update coming shortly after school starts in 2018

See my Webinar below for an intro to the features and using Flipgrid.]]> 2018-08-09 22:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272556005 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272556777 2018-08-09 22:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272556777 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272556804 It's completely FREE and easy to use!

Go to flipgrid.com and create your account (I link mine to my school google account for ease). Flipgrid is awesome and sets you up with an introduction topic right away- so you don't even need to worry about that one :) 

Ready to start a discussion]]> 2018-08-09 22:37:27 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272556804 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272557182 1) Go to MY GRIDS tab and click the green "add grid" button. 

2) Think about what you want to have students talk about. (I've used it for book discussions, class rules, background knowledge about a new unit in math/science/writing/reading/social studies, end of the year reflections, goal setting) and title your topic to match. 

3) Make sure to add a topic description so students know EXACTLY what to do when they record.

4) Add any attachments you have to help students out (videos, google docs, google slides, google sheets, websites, OneNote, and even GIF's)

5) Want students to reply to each other? Make sure the slider is green! 

6) When you're done toggling options, click the blue "create topic" and you're set!

]]> 2018-08-09 22:43:51 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272557182 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272557845 Grid settings are more secure than ever! You choose how students access the grid (email, individual QR codes, student ID). Once you have that set, students can log in using their computer/tablet/phones and start recording right away! 

You can print out the QR code to a specific topic you want to direct students to (helpful for teachers with younger students).]]> 2018-08-09 22:55:55 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272557845 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558192 I love to use Flipgrid as a way for my students to come in on Monday mornings and share about their weekends. Many of my students are shy and choose to "pass" their sharing turn when we talk as a whole group- especially at the beginning of the year- and Flipgrid helps eliminate that. Even with my most reluctant kiddos. 

My students were free to Flipgrid when they were working independently or during stations (sometimes Flipgrid was a station!). 

We are a part of a Gridpal grid with a class from Vietnam and will be introducing ourselves the first week of school! My students will be able to watch the new pals' videos, respond to them and start building that connection.  As the year progresses, my hope is to have common topics that we are studying to discuss together (weather, animal research, book talks, sharing our writing, etc)

See link below to copy my Animal Life Cycle topic to your classroom]]> 2018-08-09 23:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558192 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558432 2018-08-09 23:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558432 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558508 2018-08-09 23:06:36 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558508 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558589 The Disco Library is located on your educator dashboard and is a quick and easy way to find topics other teachers are using already. These are pre-set and completely editable (if you want to) and can be added to your grid with 2 clicks!

Use the Featured Topics to find things that are hot right now, search by grade level, topic, or topic goals. ]]> 2018-08-09 23:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558589 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558764 Follow these hashtags and people on twitter for 1000s of ideas!
@Flipgrid 
#flipgridfever
#GridPals
@Dr.CharlieMiller (founder of Flipgrid)
@adamshortshorts
@mrmerillsclass
@savvy_educator
@annkozma723
@jessxbo]]> 2018-08-09 23:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558764 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558900 Ready to take your #flipgridfever to the next level? Add yourself to the gridpal community right on your educator dashboard!

Click "Active", make sure your information is updated (you need a way for others to contact you) and save. You are now ready to connect! 

Zoom out the map to see the entire world. Click the green plus signs to see information about others and find someone that looks like a match. Connect with them via their listed social media, make a new grid to share and GO!]]> 2018-08-09 23:13:01 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272558900 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272559200 Easy Peasy. 

Click "add copilots" and type in their email address. 

Done.

Now both teachers can add topics, edit videos and send ViBeS.]]> 2018-08-09 23:17:31 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272559200 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272559890 Want to create an introduction game for staff members at the start of the school year? 

Follow the link below to add the 2 Truths and 1 Lie game I created- ready to go for your school :)]]> 2018-08-09 23:26:21 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272559890 lauren_hollander https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272561701 Have somewhere that your students can see all of their global connections easily!  Below is a peek into my room :) we will stickie notes with info about our connections and string attached to where our pals are. ]]> 2018-08-09 23:47:58 UTC https://padlet.com/lauren_hollander/flipgridguide/wish/272561701