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Flip (formerly FlipGrid)

Flip

Product Details

Overview
Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a free web and mobile app from Microsoft that schools around the world have been using for more than a decade to record, edit and share video assignments. Flip your classroom today, and help every student find their voice!

Student Data Privacy
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https://privacy.commonsense.org/evaluation/Flip
 

Signed California Student Data Privacy Agreement?
No
 
Features
Flip (formerly known as Flipgrid) is a video discussion platform designed to foster communication and collaboration among students, educators, and communities. Here are some of the key features of Flip:

  1. Video Discussions: Flip allows users to create and participate in video discussions. Teachers can post prompts, and students can respond with video recordings, creating an interactive and dynamic learning experience.

  2. Customizable Topics: Educators can set up topics or prompts for students to respond to, which can be customized with text, images, or videos to guide the discussion.

  3. User-Friendly Interface: The platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, with straightforward navigation for both students and educators.

  4. Privacy Controls: Flip offers various privacy settings to ensure that video discussions can be controlled and monitored. Teachers can manage who sees the videos and how interactions are conducted.

  5. Interactive Features: Users can like, comment on, and reply to each other's videos, facilitating a more interactive and engaging discussion.

  6. Integration with Learning Management Systems (LMS): Flip integrates with popular LMS platforms like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, and Canvas, making it easier to incorporate into existing educational workflows.

  7. Accessibility: The platform is designed to be accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. It includes features like captions and screen reader compatibility.

  8. Analytics and Insights: Educators can access insights and analytics to track student engagement and participation in discussions.

  9. Resource Library: Flip offers a library of resources and templates to help educators create effective video prompts and discussions.

  10. Collaboration Tools: In addition to individual video responses, Flip supports group video projects and collaboration, enabling students to work together on shared tasks.

  11. Mobile App: Flip has mobile apps for iOS and Android, allowing users to create and view videos from their smartphones and tablets.

  12. Customizable Avatars and Backgrounds: Users can personalize their video experience with custom avatars and virtual backgrounds, adding a fun element to the interactions.

Interoperability
Compatible with the following interoperability frameworks or products:

Support Options
  • Email
  • Phone
  • Web
Districts
This list is compiled annually through our web surveys, internet research, and phone interviews with California school districts.

School Districts in California that use Flip*

Photos

FlipGrid

Videos

A Quick Start Guide to Flip for Educators
Canvas + Flip Integration for Teachers