Site Access
From the learner perspective a one-to-one device interaction would be ideal, although it is not always feasible. Learners working in groups can access the site via one device. Although not designed to be a mobile first platform, all Weebly sites are optimized for mobile devices and learners can access platforms via their mobile devices. Plugins such as Flipgrid are available as a mobile app. Although ideal, one-to-one access is not always possible, however, the site can be viewed by a group of learners in a classroom environment. Where an internet connection is not stable or present, web pages can still be utilized by downloading for offline use. This can be accomplished by using a file menu available on most internet browsers. |
Accessibility
The content on the site will be written with a focus on accessibility by doing the following:
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1. Text with Video - Students participate using video on Flipgrid and they have a number of options to add text to their video submissions. In addition to attaching a text file, students can style their video with text or drawing. Additionally, students can upload a picture of their text transcript as a sticker to place alongside their video.
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2. Accessibility Best Practices - Flipgrid is navigable by keyboard, works with voice-over & screenreader technology, font sizes can be increased, and other best practices for accessibility.
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Step 1: Create a Grid
A Grid is the “home” for your class in Flipgrid, and you can create as many Grid’s as you want. Within your Grid you can post unlimited discussion prompts. These are called Topics. Grid Community Types When you set up your Grid, you will choose how students access it by selecting a Grid Community Type.
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Step 2: Add Topics
Topics are the stimulus for conversation. Within your Topic you can include anything you would like your students to reference, such as videos, links, GIFs, and emoji, prior to recording a video Response. Discovery Library Explore the Discovery Library for thousands of age- and subject-specific Topic prompts that you can add to your Grid. For example, check out the Conversation Starters Playlist! Step 3: Share your Grid and collect videos from your students. Once you have set up your Grid and created your first Topic, share your Grid’s Flip Code with your students. You can also copy/paste a link to your Grid in Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams, Schoology, or whatever you use to communicate with your class. |