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This page shares an example for incorporating Flip into an online course when linking to Flip with a URL without using the Flip integration (LTI). |
Assumptions When Using Flip Linking Approach
This example of student-facing instructions comes from a course where:
Students are accessing Flip for the first time in the course.
The course (or master template uses , where in use) has a web link to direct students to Flip.
The teaching faculty updates the web link URLs with the Flip URL (rather than the Flip topic)URL before opening a course to students.
After the first use of Flip, students are
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instructed to "
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use the same steps to access Flip, go to..."
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rather than repeating all the instructions
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with each Flip activity.
Preparing Flip for Your Course Discussions the First Time
Go to Flip. Use (or create) a Login with your Boise State instructor account.
Click Create a Group and name it for your course. (Example: Introduction to Learning)
In the “Permissions” section, click Student Email, then add “@u.boisestate.edu” and “boisestate.edu” in the space provided.
Save the group.
Create a Topic named [Assignment Name].
In the “Prompt” area enter, “See Canvas instructions,”
In “Essentials” adjust the recording time to your preference.
Click Create Topic to save, then close the pop-up window.
Repeat this step for each Flip activity in the course.
See the section below labeled Linking Flip to Canvas for the next steps.
Preparing Flip when Repeating a Course
If you have taught a course previously, you can set up the Flip “Group” by copying a previous group.
Login to Flip with your Boise State instructor account.
Locate the Flip Group from the previous semester. Next to the group name, select Duplicate Group from the “Actions” button.
Be sure to rename your group for the current semester.
Continue the setup process in the Linking Flip to Canvas section below.
Example of Student-Facing Activity Directions - 1st Assignment Instance
The purpose of this assignment is to [insert MLO(s) relevant to the specific activity]. This is important because [insert rationale for the activity].
Initial Post Directions
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Locate this week’s topic.
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Create an outline of talking points that address the following prompts in 2-3 minutes:
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Go to
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[Name of Activity, such as 1.01 Introduce Yourself in Flip].
Log in with your Boise State Gmail account. Click Add Response. You will have up to 3 minutes for your video.
Start and Stop your recording using the icons at the bottom of the video window. When you are done with your recording, click Next.
Edit your recording if needed, or just click Next again to continue.
Feel free to provide an optional caption, and click Post to topic to complete the submission.
Return to Canvas after you are done with your post and proceed to the next activity.
Note: For more detailed instructions on how to access your team’s Flip and post your video, see the instructions in the Flip Codes and Resources section.
Flip Codes and Resources (page to be listed under Course Resources)
Flip Codes
[Insert Flip Codes for the Course by Module/Week]
Flip Resources
Flip allows you to easily create and share videos using your computer or smartphone. You may also upload files to Flip (MP4, MOV, and WEBM files). Flip also provides a simple way to watch shared videos and respond with a video message.
If you are new to Flip or haven’t used it in a while, review the resources linked below.
If you plan on using a mobile device, you can download the Flip app from the App Store or Google Play.
To learn more about Flip, visit Flip's Minimum Device Requirements and Getting Started: Members pages in Flip's Help Center.
See also the Flip and Accessibility and Flip Privacy Policy pages for more information about this technology.
Student Facing Activity Directions (providing Flip tutorial links)
Recording and Submitting Your Video in Flip
If you plan to use a mobile device, download the Flip app from the App Store or Google Play. Otherwise, run a web camera test and a microphone test before you begin. Then find a comfortable place to make your recording.
Access the Flip discussion area by clicking this link: XXXXX
Click ‘Log in with Google’ then choose your Boise State student account.
Record your video.
For detailed instructions see Flip's support page on recording videos.
Edit your name so your full first and last name appears on your post.
Submit your video.
Student Facing Activity Directions (specific steps provided)
Tip: If you plan on using a mobile device, download the Flip app from the App Store or Google Play before attempting the steps that follow. Otherwise, run a web camera test and a microphone test before you begin.
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Find a comfortable place to make your recording
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Access the Flip discussion area by clicking the 0.03 link in Canvas
If you are not prompted to ‘Log in with Google’, enter your Boise State student account. Doing so will link your account to Flip and make logging in easier in the future
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Click ‘Log in with Google’ then choose your Boise State student account
If you are not automatically directed to the 0.03 Introduce Yourself discussion, use the Topics drop-down and select 0.03 Introduce Yourself
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Record your video
Scroll down then click the Add icon—the large plus (+) sign—to add a video message
Note: Allow access to your camera and microphone, if prompted.
Click the Record icon to record your video
Click the Pause icon to stop recording
Click the Next Arrow to review your video and take a selfie
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Canvas Settings and Grading for a Flip Activity
For Flip activities that are linked (and not using the Flip LTI):
Create the activity directions in an assignment.
In the “Submission Type” choose No Submission.
When grading, manually enter the grade/points in the Gradebook. You can view and respond to student videos directly in Flip.
Linking Flip to Canvas
Once the Flip group topics are created in Flip and the assignment is drafted in Canvas:
Click Share next to the Topic in Flip, then Copy the URL.
In the assignment, add the URL to the assignment information. Using the example above, one would edit the assignment name is Step 2 by making it a hyperlink to the topic URL just copied.
Be sure the Save any changes made in an assignment.