Hey Coach, 

Student voice has always intrigued me as students seem to be more engaged when they have voice and choice. I have heard my colleagues talk about Flipgrid. I would love to learn more about how I can use this tool to amplify student voice.

Signed,
#FlipgridVoice

Dear #FlipgridVoice,

You are correct! Flipgrid is an excellent choice for amplifying student voice. In Flipgrid, teachers create discussion topics which students then reply to through short videos. These video responses can include pictures, files, text, emojis, digital inking, and screen sharing. Flipgrid can also spark classroom discussion, as students can post video replies on each other’s posts.

The best part is that teachers can have a Grid up and running in five minutes! Here’s a quick overview of the process. For an in-depth how-to guide, check out our Getting Started with Flipgrid document, Flipgrid’s Getting Started Video, or The Educator’s Guide to Flipgrid.

1. Log into Flipgrid. If your school uses Microsoft or Google, log in using your Microsoft or Google credentials. If not, create a free account with an email address. 

2. Click “Add a New Grid” to create a Grid for your classroom. Name your Grid, select “School Email” as a Grid Type, and change the automatically generated Flip Code if you’d like.

3. Add your school domains to specify which email addresses can respond on your Grid. Be sure to include both teacher and student domains.

4. Click “Add New Topic” to get started with your first discussion post. You can add more topics over time.

5. Add a Topic title, set the maximum recording time, and insert a question or prompt for students to respond to.

6. Share your Flipgrid link or code with students so they can contribute to the Topic!

Once you know how to use it, there are a million ways to amplify student voice with Flipgrid! We offer several ideas on our Remote Learning with Flipgrid one pagers for Math and Science, Literacy, and Special Areas. These resources may say “Remote Learning” but don’t worry - the activities are also perfect for the face-to-face classroom! If you are looking for ready-to-use activities and prompts, check out the Flipgrid Disco Library. As you begin to use this powerful tool, I’m sure you’ll find that your students are engaged and excited to share their voice with the class!

All the best,
Coach