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Flipgrid

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What is Flipgrid?

Flipgrid is a video learning platform, acquired by Microsoft in 2018.

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Key Features

Learn about the best (and worst!) features Flipgrid has to offer, as determined by TrustRadius' reviewers.
Based on 24 ratings of Flipgrid's features
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Top Performing Features

  • Integration to LMS

    The video platform integrates with the user's learning management system.

    Category average: 9.8

  • Per viewer tracking

    Tracks behavior of individual viewers as they engage with videos.

    Category average: 9.1

  • Video analytics dashboard

    Includes a dashboard view of video performance metrics.

    Category average: 7.5

Areas for Improvement

  • Mobile compatibility

    The video player allows viewers to watch videos from mobile devices.

    Category average: 8.8

  • Player customization

    The video player can be customized according to the organization's desired look & feel.

    Category average: 6.8

  • Video quality / Bandwidth controls

    Streaming is high quality, and users can set default bandwidth for optimal viewing.

    Category average: 7.7

Reviews

What users are saying about Flipgrid.
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Flip Speaking

Mcgenesis Nuñez
Teacher at APEC (51-200 employees employees)

Pros

  • Engage students in Speaking activities
  • Provides a wide variety of methods to share the activity (Google Classroom, Teams, etc)
  • Design of activities is made easier, because you are able to add images, videos, documents, etc.

Cons

  • Adding the emojis at the end is something that is unnecessary and makes the page freeze.
  • The internet usage should be adapted, for example if students have a slow connection adapting the quality of the videos would be ideal so everyone can watch doesn't matter the speed.
  • As a teacher, I'd like to be able to grade this videos in the platform to get a full report.

Return on Investment

  • It has helped teachers to counter the E-learning limitations for speaking activities.
  • It has given APEC a signature of being creative among the users which has increased the number of students.
  • It has organized the activities teachers use.

Alternatives Considered

Powtoon

Other Software Used

Powtoon, Google Classroom, Teams Manager for Microsoft Teams

Catch #FlipgridFever

Incentivized
Leticia Citizen
i4Coach at Beverly Hills USD (501-1000 employees employees)

Pros

  • Flipgrid does an excellent job of amplifying student voice by giving students a voice in a variety of ways, using their mouth, drawing their responses, and demonstrating their learning on their Flipgrid board.
  • Flipgrid allows teachers to share their best practices and lessons by uploading ideas into the Disco Library located on the Flipgrid platform.
  • Flipgrid allows students to build community and connect with others by following and participating in #FlipgridFever on Twitter and Instagram.

Cons

  • At this time, Flipgrid is doing things right by listening to its users, teachers, and students.

Return on Investment

  • The positive impact Flipgrid has had on my students is amazing! Students who would otherwise get lost in the crowd, have their voices heard. Students who are typically quiet, have a stage all their own and they shine. A student of mine who was mute in class broke out of his shell and used Flipgrid to share jokes.

Usability

Other Software Used

Edmodo, Renaissance Star 360, iMovie

Great way for students to share their work on video

Incentivized
Verified User
Employee (51-200 employees employees)

Pros

  • Customizable
  • Clear for students to crate videos
  • Allows students to share work with each other

Cons

  • Would like to require word count for comments

Return on Investment

  • Lets students see each other’s work
  • Allows for peer feedback
  • Gives students ownership of work

Other Software Used

OneNote, Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365), Kahoot!

Flipgrid or bust!

Incentivized
Verified User
Employee (51-200 employees employees)

Pros

  • Ease of use for students.
  • Teacher support and community encouraged by the company.

Cons

  • Students can get carried away with stickers and filters with their recordings.
  • Issues arise if students have to use older devices.

Return on Investment

  • Flipgrid provides our students with a sense of accomplishment with their videos.
  • Students enjoy creating their own product.

Alternatives Considered

Nearpod

Other Software Used

Adobe Acrobat DC, Avast Business Antivirus

Flipgrid is Great.

Incentivized
Verified User
Employee in Information Technology (201-500 employees employees)

Pros

  • Flipgrid allows teachers to post a question to students on how they accomplished a particular task. This is important because it shows the students process and also gives them an opportunity to teach others.
  • Flipgrid allows teachers to make a "mixed tape" of student responses and use it for assessment. This allows teachers to show parents and administrators whether student growth.
  • Flipgrid has a great feature that allows teachers to post their Flipgrids with the community. The community can reuse the questions and edit them. This allows collaboration among fellow teachers.
  • Not only can teachers post questions but they can also record themselves asking the question. This is great for non-readers and English Language Learners.

Cons

  • Fligrid can improve using mixed tapes. I feel if it's not pointed out, teachers don't necessarily know it can be done.
  • When setting up the topic, some of the personalization choices are hard to find or down the page. It would be easier to choose the most used settings and making them the default - like the privacy settings.
  • I also believe the word Grid should be substituted with class. Teachers are always confused about what the Grid and topic are.

Return on Investment

  • This is hard to judge in a school district. We don't have hard data.