Microsoft Flip

Microsoft Flip, formerly known as Flipgrid, is an application that allows people to discuss specific topics asynchronously by exchanging short videos captured using their computers or mobile devices. Facilitators sign in to Flip, create a discussion forum or "group", add one or more topics to the group, and invite others to post recorded video responses to those topics using a built-in tool. Like text-based discussions, group members can view and reply to posted videos. Links to Flip groups and topics can be added to D2L Brightspace courses.

Sign in

Anyone can create and access their Flip account by signing in using their Minnesota State StarID credentials. Use your web browser on your computer and the Flip app on your mobile device.

Computer

1. Navigate to https://info.flip.com and select Log In.
2. Select Continue with Microsoft.
3. Enter your username in the following format: StarID@go.minnstate.edu (students) or StarID@minnstate.edu (employees). Select Next.
4. Enter your StarID password.
5. Verify your identity using your preferred multifactor authentication method.
6. If you will be accessing Flip frequently from this device, select Yes when prompted to stay signed in.
7. Your Flip homepage will be displayed.

Mobile devices

1. Install the Flip app for iOS or Andriod on your device as usual. Look for the Flip app logo displayed in Fig 1.
2. Select "Have an account? Sign in".
3. Follow instructions #3-#7 for computer sign-in above.
4. Allow notifications if you wish.

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  Fig 1. Flip app logo

Pro tips

• Use Flip for activities where sharing and commenting on video recordings would support your objectives.
• Use a Flip topic during Week 1 to "Say Hello" in a fully online asynchronous course.
• Intersperse Flip discussions with Brightspace text-based discussions to add variety and increase engagement.
• Pay attention to group size. Any discussion can become hard to process with too many people.
• Give people choices. Allow them to opt out of capturing their faces. Using Flip, they might post an audio recording only or turn their camera around and capture something in their environment instead.
• Anyone, including students, can facilitate their own Flip discussions. This may come in handy for some class activities wherein students invite each other or their instructors to their Flip topics.

More wiki articles

• Create a Flip group
• Create a Flip topic
• Share Flip groups and topics

External links

• Microsoft's Flip homepage
• Microsoft's Flip Help Center

 

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