Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class - by Joe Merrill & Kristin Merrill (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Are you looking for ways to engage your students online?

Do you ever feel overwhelmed when it comes to virtual learning?

Have you been searching for ways to connect with students in your classroom?

Flipgrid is an educational platform that is free and accessible to teachers worldwide. Using simple video tools, educators can engage their students, families, and community in meaningful discussions and learning experiences.

Classroom teachers Joe and Kristin Merrill have seen firsthand how the practical ideas they share in Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class can impact learning. By equipping teachers to design both more opportunities for students to share their voices and create more equitable learning experiences, Flipgrid opens the door for interaction and discussion in the elementary classroom.

In this idea-packed book, you will

• Learn how you can see and hear from every student in class and foster fun and supportive social learning.
• Explore how you can take learning outside your classroom and connect with educators and students around the globe.
• Discover how to safely incorporate social learning into the classroom while protecting the privacy of students.

"The Merrills have put together a practical guide to help any teacher maximize this amazing video-response tool in their classroom." -Kasey Bell, teacher, author, speaker, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com

"Put this book on your must-read list!" -Julie Smith (@JGTechieTeacher), K-5 edtech consultant, blogger at The Techie Teacher

"The ideas in here are ones that you will want to try in your classroom tomorrow!" -Mike Tholfsen, principal product manager, Microsoft Education

Review Quotes

"Having long been a champion of student voice and the power of Flipgrid, I love this book! The Merrills have put together a practical guide to help any teacher maximize this amazing video-response tool in their classroom. In this book, you will find guidelines, resources, etiquette, and lesson plans that totally rock!"

-Kasey Bell, teacher, author, speaker, blogger at ShakeUpLearning.com

"If you are looking to transform your teaching so that it will make a greater impact on student learning, then put this book on your must-read list! The Merrills provide practical and creative applications for using Flipgrid to make any classroom more interACTIVE."

-Julie Smith (@JGTechieTeacher), K-5 edtech consultant, blogger at The Techie Teacher

"When we look at our books, the best ones are the ones with folds and creases inside. Why? Simple, these are the ones we return to over and over again. Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class is one of those books! With creativity and community, Joe and Kristin have shared within its pages their knowledge, experiences, resources and love of Flipgrid, not only leading educators with the practicalities but, most importantly, settling the 'Why' questions. Get your sticky notes ready-you are going to need them! Thank you, Merrills!"

-Paul Lanny Watkins (@Lanny_Watkins), teacher, MIE Fellow, Global Learning Mentor

"Together, Joe and Kristin have provided educators everywhere with the pedagogy playbook of the year. Full of practical tips (like the five Fs of Flipgrid) and mic-drop quotes you'll highlight and tweet out, this book has the power to change your practices and positively impact kids forever."

-Becky Keene (@beckykeene), author, Sail the 7 Cs with Microsoft Education

"Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class is the perfect resource for understanding how Flipgrid has become one of education's most pivotal tools. The Merrills detail everything from beginner level status to mic-drop activities, and they infuse pedagogy throughout. The ideas in here are ones that you will want to try in your classroom tomorrow!"

-Mike Tholfsen, principal product manager, Microsoft Education

"Joe and Kristin Merrill have done it again! Their new book is a celebration of learning and page after page is filled with interACTIVE ways to bring student voice to life. Not only are there insights and ideas to help you learn how to use Flipgrid, there are also incredible lessons and activities you can use immediately to transform how students share, celebrate, and showcase their learning. Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class is a creativity boost that will inspire you and encourage you to think outside the box and find new ways to empower every voice."

-Ann Kozma (@annkozma723), educator innovation lead, Flipgrid

"Kristin and Joe bring experience, passion, and positivity to all that they do-keeping teachers and students at the center of their extraordinary work and practice. In Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class, they invite educators to join them on their journey to transform teaching and learning as they share ways to innovate with interactive technologies and instructional design. This book is a perfect choice for classrooms seeking ways to prioritize engagement, student voice, digital citizenship, and, of course, fun! Flipgrid in the InterACTIVE Class is the ideal ready-to-go resource for today's classroom teacher!"

-Dr. Jennifer Williams (@JenWilliamsEdu), education activist, professor, author