Flipgrid, Educational video sharing platform Educational video sharing platform
Virtual Exchange
Description: Flipgrid is an interactive video sharing platform for educational use. Teachers create a group on their profile which their students then join. They then can post different discussion topics which students can respond to in the form of short videos of up to 5 minutes. Students can also reply to one another, creating a wider discussion. Flipgrid Inc. is a Microsoft subsidiary. It offers both free and paid versions, with the free version providing basic features. Signing up for an account is required.
Evaluation: Flipgrid is a valuable and easy-to-use tool with a straightforward interface. Flipgrid can be very helpful for distance or hybrid learning arrangements, and it can foster engagement and collaboration. Average IT skills required.
Cost: Free with registration
Type Of Interaction:
Group/pair work - classmates,
Skills:
Speaking,
Content:
Website/other users supply,
You supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: Medium
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : Medium. Flipgrid collects personal, device and usage information. However, it does not use this data to market or advertise non-Microsoft products or services, or to track and target advertisements on third-party websites or services. It shares some data with third parties with the purpose of analysing cookies. Flipgrid uses security measures, although these are not specified. Flipgrid does not explicitly state compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, login required.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: No
- Compatibility/ Operating System: Windows, Mac, Android, iOS
- Other technical requirements: None