In this webinar, I learned how to use Flipgrid in my own (future) classroom. They spoke less on the app itself and the tools of it. They focused more on how to actually implement the app in a learning-enhancing manner. They provided ways that real teachers have used this app in their own classrooms and the different subjects that it can enhance.
They talked a little about how to get past the technology pedagogy in the class. They reminded us that good teachers trump good tools. However, we should be asking ourselves, "now that I have this tool, what can I do now that I was not able to do before?"
They also talked about how to go beyond the basics of the app. They highlighted that Flipgrid a great and easy way to provide students with feedback. Additionally, it is a great way to provide students with peer-to-peer feedback.
As a student, I can use the app when reflecting my ideas and comprehension of information being taught. I can also use it to make a journal of things being taught in my classes so I can go back and reflect on it later when the information is not as fresh on my mind. For peers, it could be useful to share ideas and feedback in an organized manner.
As a teacher, I could use it in so many ways. I could have students do book reflections, explain thought processes in math, get parents involved (introductions/interview questions), summarizing texts, public speaking practice, historical figures (make a movie about them), or do oral quizzes for foreign languages. There are endless ideas on how to promote the app in your own class! However, I love that the ability to provide students with feedback is so simple and easy! It would save time to be able to watch a short clip, send a short clip back, or respond to the video.
They talked a little about how to get past the technology pedagogy in the class. They reminded us that good teachers trump good tools. However, we should be asking ourselves, "now that I have this tool, what can I do now that I was not able to do before?"
They also talked about how to go beyond the basics of the app. They highlighted that Flipgrid a great and easy way to provide students with feedback. Additionally, it is a great way to provide students with peer-to-peer feedback.
As a student, I can use the app when reflecting my ideas and comprehension of information being taught. I can also use it to make a journal of things being taught in my classes so I can go back and reflect on it later when the information is not as fresh on my mind. For peers, it could be useful to share ideas and feedback in an organized manner.
As a teacher, I could use it in so many ways. I could have students do book reflections, explain thought processes in math, get parents involved (introductions/interview questions), summarizing texts, public speaking practice, historical figures (make a movie about them), or do oral quizzes for foreign languages. There are endless ideas on how to promote the app in your own class! However, I love that the ability to provide students with feedback is so simple and easy! It would save time to be able to watch a short clip, send a short clip back, or respond to the video.