Web 2.0 Tool: Flipgrid Image Source: Itunes Application Store Introduction: Web 2.0...what does that mean? To me that means an application, not website, that utilizes technology as a tool to help users. I was recently given the assignment to learn more about a tool that I did not know much about. After reviewing tools like Seesaw, Explain Everything, and Padlet, I remembered a tool that really excited my educational spirit. I discovered flipgrid in the summer of 2018 when I took a graduate class that highlighted Secondary Education Strategies for a more inclusive classroom environment. It intrigued me because I thought it was a great way for a teacher to hear from EVERY student. My professor used it as an exit ticket. He asked us to describe a learning strategy that we could see ourselves using in the future. It really made me think about what we had discussed in class and what I had read. Flipgrid is a tool that I...
Welcome to the blog that combines recreation and education to create an inclusive environment! There are many things that go into a classroom to bridge the gap between play-based learning and meeting the common core standards. Throw in diverse learners and we have ourselves a challenge! This blog will discuss things to overcome that challenge.