Considerations for Integrating Flip Video in Instruction
Use these questions as a roadmap to guide you as you plan for the use of Flip Video in your instruction.
- Where in my curriculum will the use of video enhance the content, increase student engagement, understanding, and/or rigor?
- Why do I want to include video? Will the video be a differentiation of the content (images and sound as opposed to written words), process (active learning as opposed to passive), or product (video as opposed to an essay, drawing, etc)?
- How will I implement the activity? Will this be a center, whole group, small group, partner activity, etc...?
- What materials will I need? (Remember to think about extra batteries!)
- What materials will the students need? Will they be creating a script or storyboard? Are props involved?
- Where will they film? (The environment for filming is important. Audio on the flip isn't great, so don't have kids film in a noisy cafeteria.)
- How much time will the students need to prepare for and implement the activity? Don't rush the wrap-up... Especially because of the equipment.
- How will I assess the activity? Do I need a rubric? Whether it's something you made yourself, or a video you found on SchoolTube, an example of a finished product will help set your expectations.
Other considerations:
- Have a backup plan! What if the camera doesn't work? What if one of the partners is absent?
- Teach the tool. You may not need a large amount of time for it, but a lesson for your students on safety and proper use of the camera is important.
- Doing the video yourself will help you find potential challenges and pitfals before you encounter them with your students.
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