Flip Overview

Overview

Flip is a free video discussion platform that provides you and your students with a way to share thoughts and resources in a genuine and interactive manner, anytime and anywhere. It is designed to facilitate collaboration and social learning among your students.

In Flip, users benefit from:

  • The ability to attach a variety of media to video posts,

  • Automatic captioning of posted videos with downloadable transcripts,

  • Double-speed viewing of video posts,

  • A variety of filters and stickers, and

  • The option to record your screen.

Flip has been vetted by Boise State University’s OIT department has vetted this tool for FERPA compliance and accessibility.

Activity Ideas

Take a look at a compilation of Flip Activity Ideas & Use Cases w/ Materials.

There are a variety of ways that you can integrate Flip into your course. Here are a few ideas to help you consider the possibilities of using it in your course:

  • Introductions: At the beginning of the semester, have students post a Flip video introducing themselves to you and their fellow classmates.

  • Case Study: Have students discuss a case study in small groups and then post a video recording of a role-play of their group applying key concepts or skills.

  • Presentation: Invite students to select a topic from a provided list and present the information to their peers via a Flip video post. Classmates view the presentations and can post their questions for the presenter. Presenters return to their original posts and answer their classmates’ questions.

  • Debate: Students watch a debate and choose the speaker that they felt made a compelling argument. They can provide their analysis with the reasoning in a video post.

  • Experts: Invite an expert to post a short video on a specific topic or to answer a question posed by the class. Then give students an opportunity to engage with the expert by asking questions or providing their input.

How to Get Started with Flip

Here are a few resources that will help you get started:

 


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