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1 TEACHER GUIDE

2 What is Flipgrid? Flipgrid is the leading video discussion platform used by PreK to PhD educators, students, and families around the world. Teachers post topics to spark the conversation and students respond with short videos. Bring the back row to the front and engage ALL your students! What to expect? The purpose of this guide is to instruct teachers how to create a Flipgrid for your classroom to use with your students. This guide will be detailed with step by step directions as well as images. Some of the benefits of learning how to use this tool will help amplify your students voices, elevate communities and engage digital citizenship. Flipgrid Teacher Guide Flipgrid has a condensed start guide to help teachers get started using Flipgrid. Click Teachers Here for that PDF. Flipgrid Student Guide Flipgrid has a condensed start guide to help students get started using Flipgrid. Click Students Here for that PDF. Flipgrid Technology Requirements Almost any device with a camera and an internet connection can use Flipgrid. On PCs, Macs and Chromebooks, your students will record from a browser. On mobile devices, students will need to download the free Flipgrid ios and Android apps (mobile browsers do not support recording). Flipgrid works best with the latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox. In addition, Flipgrid is supported by all modern web browsers. Please see the chart below as a reference to how Flipgrid works across browsers: 2

3 Table of Contents Getting Started 4 Exploring the Interface 5 Creating a New Grid - Grid Details 5 Creating a New Grid - Security and Privacy 6 Creating a New Grid - Features 6 Creating a New Grid - Customize 7 Edit a Grid 8 Creating a New Topic 9 Creating a New Topic - Topic Resources 10 Topic Resources - Record Video 11 Topic Resources - Delete Resource 12 Topic Resources Upload Video 13 Topic Resources Add a Video 14 Topic Resources Upload an Image 15 Topic Resources Add a Giphy 15 Topic Resources Add an Emoji 15 Topic Response Features 16 Topic Feedback 17 Create Topic 17 Sharing with students 18 Sharing with URL 18 Sharing with Embed 19 Sharing with QR Code 19 Student Replies 20 Flipgrid Interface after Replies 20 Viewing Student Replies 21 Spark Student Replies 21 Delete Spark 22 Student Response Feedback 22 Student Response Replies 22 Share Student Response 22 Exploring Dashboard 23 Dashboard Engagement 23 Dashboard Recent Unviewed Videos 23 Dashboard Achievements 24 Exploring Connections 24 Add a Connection 24 Edit a Connection 25 Remove a Connection 25 Your Profile 26 Update Profile 26 Change Password 26 Integrations 27 Account 27 The Student View 27 Flipgrid Resources 27 3

Enter your First Name. 4. Enter your Last Name. 5. Enter your Email. 6. Enter your Password, at least 8 characters in length. 7.

4 Getting Started 1. Click Flipgrid to access the website. 2. On the top center section of the page, after Have an educator promo code, Click Click Here. NOTE: In the top right corner, you can also click Create Free Account. Once there, select $65 year subscription in the Flipgrid Account type. 3. Enter your First Name. 4. Enter your Last Name. 5. Enter your Enter your Password, at least 8 characters in length. 7. Enter your Activation Code provided by NISD. 8. Select your Instruction Type. 9. Enter your School Name. 10. Enter your Subject. 11. Click Create My Grid! 12. On the Flipgrid Update, click Close. 4

Exploring the Interface Once you have successfully signed up you will see the Flipgrid interface, which by default, will show the My Grids view. This view is underlined in blue.

5 Exploring the Interface Once you have successfully signed up you will see the Flipgrid interface, which by default, will show the My Grids view. This view is underlined in blue. In the top right corner, you will see your name with a drop-down arrow and a place holder for a photo. Other tabs are the Dashboard and Connections. We will explore your profile and other views later in this guide. Creating a New Grid - Grid Details 1. Click on the blue New Grid icon. NOTE: There are two blue New Grid icons on this page. One is on the left, under My Grids and one is in the center of the page, in the Lets get started box. Clicking either one will take you to the New Grid screen. 2. In Grid Details, Enter Grid Name. NOTE: The Grid Name could be thought of as a classroom or community. For example, history, Period 2, book club. 3. In Grid Details, In Grid Purpose, Enter the description of your grid. 4. In Grid Details, the Grid Link can be customized, if it is available. After flipgrid.com/, Enter your custom link name. If it is available it will replace the default link. NOTE: Customizing the link can be easier for students to remember it as opposed to a random link name. Refer to an example of a completed grid below. 5

6 Creating a New Grid - Security and Privacy 1. In Security and Privacy, Toggle the Password Protection to on, if you want users to enter a password to access the grid. 2. In Security and Privacy, Toggle the Grid Followers to on, if you want students to receive notifications. 3. In Security and Privacy, Toggle the Share Links to on, if you want to allow student to share the grid in other media. 4. In Security and Privacy, Toggle the Allow Downloads to on, if you want to allow students to download their videos. NOTE: Please refer to campus guidelines regarding media and Acceptable Use of District Technology Resources before choosing your options. Creating a New Grid - Features 1. In Features, Toggle the Notify Me to on if you want an notification when new videos are added. 2. In Features, Toggle the Transcripts to on if you want a typed transcript to accompany the recording. NOTE: The transcripts are not always accurate but appear to have a consistent level of accuracy. This may be beneficial for the deaf or hard of hearing. 3. In Features, in the Active State, Select Visible or Hidden. NOTE: Selecting Hidden will allow you to work on the grid and not be seen from students. Select Visible, before sharing. 6

Textures. 2. In Customize, Click Drop a File or Click to Upload, if you want to add your own background image.

In Customize, In the bottom right corner, Click Create Grid. 4. In Awesome! Your grid is ready, Click Got It!

7 Creating a New Grid - Customize 1. In Customize, Choose a background image from the available thumbnails in Featured, Nature, People, or Textures. 2. In Customize, Click Drop a File or Click to Upload, if you want to add your own background image. NOTE: The recommended size is 1500 px x 500 px. You will be able to crop your image. 3. In Customize, In the bottom right corner, Click Create Grid. 4. In Awesome! Your grid is ready, Click Got It! NOTE: In the bottom left corner, Word of caution, Clicking Delete Grid will delete anything you have added in Sections 1-4. You have successfully created a Grid. Continue to the next section to create a Topic. 7

Edit a Grid Once you have created a grid, you will be back in the My Grids view, indicated by the blue line under the tab name. You can always make changes to your grid after you have created it.

8 Edit a Grid Once you have created a grid, you will be back in the My Grids view, indicated by the blue line under the tab name. You can always make changes to your grid after you have created it. You can Select Visible or Hidden, Share your Grid, or use Grid Actions. 1. On the right, Click the drop down arrow for Grid Actions. 2. Select one of the options. NOTE: If you have no changes to make or are not ready to share your grid, the next step is to create a topic 8

9 Creating a New Topic Once you have created a grid, you will be back in the My Grids view, indicated by the blue line under the tab name. The next step will be to create a topic that you can share with your students. Example topics could be class introductions, what do you know about the Louisiana Purchase, or how did you spend your summer. 1. Click on the blue New Topic icon. NOTE: There are two blue New Topic icons on this page. One is on the left, next to Topics and one is in the center of the page, in the This grid has no topics. Your Students are waiting box. Clicking either one will take you to the New Topic screen. 2. In Topic Details, In Topic Title, Enter the title for your topic. 3. In Topic Details, In Topic Display Date, Enter the date for your topic. 4. In Topic Details, In Video Response Time, Select the maximum time the student response can be. 5. In Topic Details, In Topic Description/Question, Enter your question or stimulus that students will use to create their video response. 6. In Topic Details, In Active State, Select Visible, Frozen, or Hidden. NOTE: Selecting visible will allow students to respond, Selecting frozen will allow students to view responses, but cannot record, Selecting hidden will not allow students to view this. 9

7. In Topic Details, In Launch and Freeze Dates, Enter the date you want students to see the Topic. 8. In Topic Details, In Launch and Freeze Dates, Click Never to set an end date.

10 7. In Topic Details, In Launch and Freeze Dates, Enter the date you want students to see the Topic. 8. In Topic Details, In Launch and Freeze Dates, Click Never to set an end date. NOTE: Selecting an end date will automatically change the Active State to Scheduled during the time frame you selected. NOTE: Clicking the X to the right of the freeze date, 09/13/2017 in the example above, will revert the Launch and Freeze Dates to Never. Creating a New Topic - Topic Resources 1. In Topic Resources, Select one of the Resources to add to your topic. NOTE: You can only add one resource. Let s explore each option. 10

Topic Resources - Record Video 1. In the Topic Resources, Click Record Video. 2. In Step 1 of 3, Record your video topic, Position your face in the preview window.

NOTE: You can use the stickie note to type a reminder or what you want to say during your recording. 1.

Repeat recording steps. 3. In Step 3 of 3, Snap a Selfie, Position your face in the preview window. Under the preview window, Click the Red Camera Icon.

11 Topic Resources - Record Video 1. In the Topic Resources, Click Record Video. 2. In Step 1 of 3, Record your video topic, Position your face in the preview window. Under the preview window, to record your video, Click the Red Camera Icon. Click the Green Arrow Icon to stop recording. NOTE: You can use the stickie note to type a reminder or what you want to say during your recording. 1. In Step 2 of 3, Review your video topic, If you want to keep the video, Click the Green Arrow Icon. 2. In Step 2 of 3, Review your video topic, If you do not want to keep the video, Click the Red Trashcan Icon. Repeat recording steps. 3. In Step 3 of 3, Snap a Selfie, Position your face in the preview window. Under the preview window, Click the Red Camera Icon. NOTE: Adding Stickers and/or Drawings are optional in step 3 of 3. Stickers and Drawings can be appliecd to Record a Video and Upload a Video, under resources. You can skip the Stickers and Drawings by clicking the Green Arrow Icon. 1. In Step 3 of 3, Snap a Selfie and style, Click Stickers. Select one of the stickers to add to your image by clicking on it one time. 2. In the preview window, Position, rotate, and size the Sticker. Click away from the Sticker to set the size and position. 3. At the bottom of the bounding box of the Sticker, Click the Red Trashcan Icon to remove the Sticker. 11

1. In Step 3 of 3, Snap a Selfie and style, Click Drawing. Select a color, Select a brush width.

3. Click the Red Trashcan Icon to start over with a new selfie. 4. Click the Green Arrow Icon to accept changes. 5.

In Section 2 of 5, Topic Resources, you will see a thumbnail of your resource.

12 1. In Step 3 of 3, Snap a Selfie and style, Click Drawing. Select a color, Select a brush width. Start drawing on your selfie. 2. In Step 3 of 3, Snap a Selfie and style, click the Grey Undo Arrow Icon to undo actions. 3. Click the Red Trashcan Icon to start over with a new selfie. 4. Click the Green Arrow Icon to accept changes. 5. In the Success! Box, Click Close. Your video resource is now ready. In Section 2 of 5, Topic Resources, you will see a thumbnail of your resource. NOTE: If you want to use another resource, you must first delete the current resource. Topic Resources - Delete Resource 1. In Topic Resources, Click Delete Resource. 2. When prompted, Are you sure you want to delete this topic resource, Click OK. 12

If satistfied, In Step 2 of 3, Review your topic video, Click on the Green Arrow Icon. 5.

13 Topic Resources Upload Video 1. In the Topic Resources, Click Upload Video. 2. In Upload your topic video, Click Drop a video file or click to upload. Your video will automatcially play after upload. 3. Review your upload. 4. If satistfied, In Step 2 of 3, Review your topic video, Click on the Green Arrow Icon. 5. In Step 3 of 3, Select a thumbnail, Under the Thumbnail Image, Click on the Slider. Slide left or right until you find a still frame of your uploaded video to use as the thumbnail. Click on the Green Arrow Icon. NOTE: Decorating your thumbnail with Stickers or Drawing, is optional. Directions are on the next page. 13

14 1. In Step 3 of 3, Select a thumbnail and style, Click Stickers. Select one of the Stickers to add to your image by clicking on it one time. 2. In the preview window, Position, rotate, and size the Sticker. Click away from the Sticker to set the size and position. 3. At the bottom of the bounding box on the Sticker, Click the Red Trashcan Icon to remove the Sticker. 4. In Step 3 of 3, Select a thumbnail and style, Click Drawing. Select a color, Select a brush width. Start drawing on your selfie. 5. In Step 3 of 3, Select a thumbnail and style, click the Grey Undo Arrow Icon to undo actions. 6. Click the Red Trashcan Icon to start over with a new selfie. 7. Click the Green Arrow Icon to accept changes. 8. In the Success! Box, Click Close. Your video resource is now ready. In Section 2 of 5, Topic Resources, you will see a thumbnail of your resource. Topic Resources Add a Video 1. In the Topic Resources, Click Add a Video. 2. In Add a YouTube or Vimeo Video box, Enter a YouTube or Vimeo link. Click Next. 3. Preview the Title and Duration. Click Add. Your video resource is now ready. In Section 2 of 5, Topic Resources, you will see a thumbnail of your resource. 14

Topic Resources Upload an Image 1. In the Topic Resources, Click Upload an Image. 2. In Upload an Image, Click Drop a file or click upload. 3.

In Section 2 of 5, Topic Resources, you will see a thumbnail of your resource. Topic Resources Add a Giphy 1. In the Topic Resources, Click Add a Giphy. 2. In Add a Giphy, Enter a Giphy URL.

Your video resource is now ready. In Section 2 of 5, Topic Resources, you will see a thumbnail of your resource. Topic Resources Add an Emoji 1.

15 Topic Resources Upload an Image 1. In the Topic Resources, Click Upload an Image. 2. In Upload an Image, Click Drop a file or click upload. 3. On your computer, Navigate to your image, Click your image add it. 4. In Upload an Image, Scale and size your image, Click Crop. Your video resource is now ready. In Section 2 of 5, Topic Resources, you will see a thumbnail of your resource. Topic Resources Add a Giphy 1. In the Topic Resources, Click Add a Giphy. 2. In Add a Giphy, Enter a Giphy URL. Click Next. Your Resource has been added. 3. Or, In Add a Giphy, Enter a search term. Click Next. Scroll for a video you like. Click on that video. Click Select. Your video resource is now ready. In Section 2 of 5, Topic Resources, you will see a thumbnail of your resource. Topic Resources Add an Emoji 1. In the Topic Resources, Click Add an Emoji. 2. In the Add an Emoji, On the right, Scroll using the slider, Select the emoji you like, Click Select. Your video resource is now ready. In Section 2 of 5, Topic Resources, you will see a thumbnail of your resource. 15

16 Topic Attachment 1. In the Topic Attachment, Featured Link, Enter URL of document you want to add. 2. In the Topic Attachment, Attachment Title, Enter a Title for your document. Topic Response Features 1. In the Response Features, Selfie Decorations, Select either Stickers and Drawings, Stickers Only, Drawings Only, or None, for students. 2. In Response Features, Toggle the Response Moderation to on if you want to approve responses before they are seen by others. 3. In Response Features, Response Reactions, Select Emoji Reactions, Likes Only, or None, for students to react to a response. NOTE: Consider if Likes could create competition between students. 4. In Response Features, Toggle the Replies to Responses to on if you want to allow student replies to responses. 5. In Response Features, Response Link, Select Public, Private, or None, for the visibility of student added links. 6. In Response Features, Toggle the Require for Responses to on if you want students to provide an address to submit their video. 16

Topic Feedback 1. In the Feedback, Select either Basic Feedback, or Custom Feedback, for students. Create Topic 1. In the bottom right, Click Create Topic. 2. In Success!

17 Topic Feedback 1. In the Feedback, Select either Basic Feedback, or Custom Feedback, for students. Create Topic 1. In the bottom right, Click Create Topic. 2. In Success! Your topic is ready for responses, Click Got It! Now that you have created a Grid and a Topic, the next step is to share with your students. In the next section we will look at Sharing with Students. 17

Sharing with students You have successfully crated your first grid and your first topic. You will see that you are at the My Grids page. From here you can make edits to your topic.

NOTE: There are two blue Share Topic icons on this page. One is on the right, above your topic question, and one is in the center of the page, in the This topic has no responses.

18 Sharing with students You have successfully crated your first grid and your first topic. You will see that you are at the My Grids page. From here you can make edits to your topic. To edit your topic, use the drop down at Topic Actions. At this point your topic has no responses. It is time to share your topic with students. NOTE: There are two blue Share Topic icons on this page. One is on the right, above your topic question, and one is in the center of the page, in the This topic has no responses. Start the discussion box. Clicking either one will take you to the Share Topic options. 1. Click on the blue Share Topic icon. NOTE: There are three options to share, URL, or QR Code. Sharing with URL 1. In Share this topic, Click URL. 2. For Ios or Adroid Users, Use the Grid Code, Click Copy. 3. Paste that link where you want to share it. 4. For website users, Use the Topic Link, Click Copy. 5. Paste that link where you want to share it. 18

Hover over the QR Code, Download the QR Code. 3. Paste that link where you want to share it.

19 Sharing with Embed 1. In Share this topic, Click Embed. 2. In Embed a Topic Card, Click Copy. 3. Paste that link where you want to share it. Sharing with QR Code 1. In Share this topic, Click QR Code. 2. Hover over the QR Code, Download the QR Code. 3. Paste that link where you want to share it. You have successfully created a Grid, a Topic and are ready to share your Topic with your students. The next section will guide you through the other sections of your Flipgrid interface. 19

Student Replies Now that your grid and topic have been created and shared with students, it is time to prepare for student replies.

To find Features, complete the following. 1. In My Grids view, to the right of your Grid, Click Actions, Edit Grid. 2.

Flipgrid Interface after Replies You have the option of clicking on the View link from your email or logging into your Flipgrid account online.

20 Student Replies Now that your grid and topic have been created and shared with students, it is time to prepare for student replies. When you created your grid, in Section 3 of 4, Features, if you selected to toggle Notify Me to on, when a student replies to a topic, you will receive an notification. To find Features, complete the following. 1. In My Grids view, to the right of your Grid, Click Actions, Edit Grid. 2. Scroll down to Section 3 of 4, Features, Toggle Notify Me, to on, or off. 3. In the bottom right, Click Update Grid. NOTE: This is an example of an notification. Flipgrid Interface after Replies You have the option of clicking on the View link from your or logging into your Flipgrid account online. When you are at My Grids, you will see your Grid, its link (student view), a date under Last Response, a time under Engagement, and the Activity options you selected for your Grid. When you are viewing your Topics, you will see your Topic, its link (student view), a date under Display Date and the Activity options you selected for your Topic.

Viewing Student Replies 1. In My Grids view, Click on the name of the Grid you want to select, or its image icon. 2.

NOTE: The student response will begin playing immediately after clicking their name or response image icon. 4.

In Details, Enter corrected text in Transcript field. 7. In Details, Click Update Transcript. 8. In Details, Toggle Visible or Hidden. 9. In Details, Click Action, Select Response Action.

21 Viewing Student Replies 1. In My Grids view, Click on the name of the Grid you want to select, or its image icon. 2. In Topics view, Click on the name of the Topic you want to select, or its image icon. 3. Under Topic, in Videos, Click on the name of the Student, or the response image icon. NOTE: The student response will begin playing immediately after clicking their name or response image icon. 4. In Details, Underneath the Response Thumbnail, Click one of the Emojis to add to Response. 5. In Details, Click Edit Transcript, to edit the transcript. 6. In Details, Enter corrected text in Transcript field. 7. In Details, Click Update Transcript. 8. In Details, Toggle Visible or Hidden. 9. In Details, Click Action, Select Response Action. Spark Student Replies Selecting Spark Response, will create a New Topic, using that student s response as the resource. To edit the New Topic, you will follow the same directions for creating a New Topic. The resource and other information will auto populate. 1. In Details, Click Action, Select Spark Response. 2. In Spark this response, Click Spark. 3. In Update Update Topic: Spark: student name, Scroll through Topic Sections, Add or edit information. 4. On the bottom right corner, Click Update Topic.

NOTE: You have successfully sparked a student response. This new Topic will be added to the list of other Topics in this Grid. Delete Spark 1.

In Feedback, Enter the Feedback. 2. Click Send Feedback to Student, if you opted to have students enter their email before sharing. Student Response Replies 1.

Review your reply, Click Green Arrow Icon to approve Reply. 4. In Step 3 of 4. Snap a Selfie, Click Red Camera Icon. 5. In Step 3 of 4. Snap a Selfie and Style, Click a Sticker, or Click Green Arrow Icon.

22 NOTE: You have successfully sparked a student response. This new Topic will be added to the list of other Topics in this Grid. Delete Spark 1. In My Grid Name, In Topics, to the right of a Topic, Click Action, Delete Topic. 2. In Delete Topic, Click Delete. Student Response Feedback 1. In Feedback, Enter the Feedback. 2. Click Send Feedback to Student, if you opted to have students enter their before sharing. Student Response Replies 1. In Replies, Click Reply as Educator. 2. In Step 1. Record your reply (90 seconds), Click Red Camera Icon to record reply. 3. In Step 2 of 4. Review your reply, Click Green Arrow Icon to approve Reply. 4. In Step 3 of 4. Snap a Selfie, Click Red Camera Icon. 5. In Step 3 of 4. Snap a Selfie and Style, Click a Sticker, or Click Green Arrow Icon. 6. In Success, your reply has been shared, Click Complete. Share Student Response 1. In Share, Click URL, Embed, or QR Code. 2. Copy link to paste in chosen manner.

23 Exploring Dashboard When you click on Dashboard you will see Engagement is the default selection. It is indicated by a blue line underneath the word Engagement. There are two other tabs, Recent Videos and Achievements. We will explore these in this section of the guide. From here you have the option to create a New Grid as well as view Grid Activity. Dashboard Engagement This view gives you a visual counter to Grids created, Topics Created, Videos created, Videos this week, and Video views. Dashboard Recent Unviewed Videos This view will show you the Name, Date, Views, Likes, and Activity Log for students when they respond or reply. 23

24 Dashboard Achievements This view will show you what you have accomplished or earned. For example, because you have created a classroom, that icon is no longer in black and white, but has a color to indicate that you have completed this. There are many Achievements that you can scroll down the page to view. Exploring Connections This view will allow you to connect to other students in the Global Grid. Featured Connections are listed. Add a Connection 1. Click Add a Connection. 2. In Add New Connection, Shared Connection Grid, Select your Grid Name. 3. In Add New Connection, Grade Level Range, Select a minimum grade level and a maximum grade level. 4. In Add New Connection, What s your goal, Enter a goal for your Connection. 5. Click Create Connection. 24

Edit a Connection In the Connections view, you will see an edit option at the right of your Grid information. 1. Under the word Edit, Click the Orange Gear. 2. Enter your changes. 3.

25 Edit a Connection In the Connections view, you will see an edit option at the right of your Grid information. 1. Under the word Edit, Click the Orange Gear. 2. Enter your changes. 3. Click Update Connection. Remove a Connection 1. Under the word Edit, Click the Orange Gear. 2. At the left side, bottom of the page, Click Remove Connection. 3. In Remove Connection, Click Remove. In the next section we will see how to make changes to your Profile. 25

26 Your Profile You can access your profile from any view in the Flipgrid interface. It will always be on the top right corner of any screen you are in. Update Profile 1. Click on the drop down arrow after your name. 2. Select Profile. 3. Make edits. 4. In Update Profile, Profile Photo, Click Drop a file or click to upload. 5. In your computer, Naviage to find your image. 6. In Crop your image, Crop the image. Click Crop. 7. Click Update Profile. Change Password 1. Click on the drop down arrow after your name. 2. Select Profile. 3. Scroll down to Change Password. 4. Make your changes. 5. Click Change Password. 26

Integrations This view is for teachers who have a Canvas Account. Account This view will share your Account Information, when your subscription ends and your billing summary.

27 Integrations This view is for teachers who have a Canvas Account. Account This view will share your Account Information, when your subscription ends and your billing summary. The Student View Under My Grids and Topics for your Grids you will see a Link. Clicking any of these Links will show you the student view when they visit the link. Flipgrid Resources Flipgrid provides many resources on their website. 1. Go to this link. 2. In the top right corner, Click on Three Line Menu Navicon. 3. Explore all of the topics avaialbe to you. 27

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