Flip (formerly FlipGrid)
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
Review the Common Sense Privacy Rating:
https://privacy.commonsense.org/evaluation/Flip
https://privacy.commonsense.org/evaluation/Flip
Flip (Formerly Flipgrid) Privacy Policy:
https://info.flip.com/en-us/about/trust-and-safety/privacy-policy.html
https://info.flip.com/en-us/about/trust-and-safety/privacy-policy.html
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:
- 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.
- 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.
- User-Friendly Interface: The platform is designed to be intuitive and easy to use, with straightforward navigation for both students and educators.
- 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.
- Interactive Features: Users can like, comment on, and reply to each other's videos, facilitating a more interactive and engaging discussion.
- 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.
- Accessibility: The platform is designed to be accessible to all students, including those with disabilities. It includes features like captions and screen reader compatibility.
- Analytics and Insights: Educators can access insights and analytics to track student engagement and participation in discussions.
- Resource Library: Flip offers a library of resources and templates to help educators create effective video prompts and discussions.
- Collaboration Tools: In addition to individual video responses, Flip supports group video projects and collaboration, enabling students to work together on shared tasks.
- Mobile App: Flip has mobile apps for iOS and Android, allowing users to create and view videos from their smartphones and tablets.
- 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
- 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*
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