Let's be honest, Flipgrid is all the hype right now. It's all over the Twittersphere. There are currently 20 million registered users across the world. 20 MILLION! That's huge in the ed tech world. When things become this trendy I tend to turn my head and as soon as we started doing Flipgrid reflections at every PD, I knew it was time for me to get out. I can be stubborn. I really don't (want to) like Flipgrid. As I've taken on the new role as Instructional Technology Coach at SDOL, it's given me the opportunity to visit so many classrooms. Recently, I visited two primary teachers who were sharing their use of Flipgrid with their students. As I talked with these teachers, I couldn't help but feel their pride as they shared their experiences. Similar stories of students who rarely participated in class who then transformed into fearless debaters when using this platform. Sharing and defending their opinions like the most vocal students in class. I also couldn't help but feel their excitement as they were sharing new and innovative ways they wanted use Flipgrid with their students; from creating digital portfolios to deepening thinking in math. These two conversations inspired me. The hype is real because Flipgrid is so much more than just a trend. It's empowering students and giving them a voice. It's something I wish I would have been less stubborn about and used more often when I was in the classroom. I feel like I can now confidently say that Flipgrid is life. Jill Nunez, an EL Teacher from Washington using Flipgrid for students to share their all about me stories. by Wes Emlet
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