Based on our record, Flipgrid seems to be a lot more popular than BookWidgets. While we know about 12 links to Flipgrid, we've tracked only 1 mention of BookWidgets. We are tracking product recommendations and mentions on various public social media platforms and blogs. They can help you identify which product is more popular and what people think of it.
Check outBook widgets too, similar to H5P but integrates with Google Classroom and has teacher discounted plans. The examples are more K-12, didn’t see what grade level you are teaching. Source: over 1 year ago
Flipgrid is amazing for short recorded commentaries (I suggest ~ 5 minutes) and then you don't have to listen to death by presentation over multiple class periods. I advise giving students a specific point of focus and a structure (theme or stylistic feature). Source: 5 months ago
I will echo the suggestion of flip as a possible tool to facilitate what you describe. Source: over 1 year ago
I teach composition, and I use Flipgrid for student-created videos and discussion responses. Students seem to really enjoy seeing and hearing their classmates - particularly knowing how to pronounce someone's name. Source: almost 2 years ago
Well, I teach primarily first-year-writing courses and discussion is a significant component of the course. But, rather than thinking generically about discussion, I prep assignments based on goals and outcomes. I choose tools and formats based on what I’m trying to accomplish and rarely does a traditional discussion board assignment work. Essentially, different tech tools allow me to create specific learning... Source: almost 2 years ago
For brainstorming sessions or icebreakers, I use Flipgrid. I have a friend who teaches math and she uses Flipgrid for demonstrations (she has students work out problems on Flipgrid and they would on the board in class). I personally don't make students show their face on the video, though. Students seem to really like hearing and responding to each other. Source: about 2 years ago
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