This week, I am taking part in the Long Island Writing Project's Mini Summer Institute, via Zoom. I LOVE the Long Island Writing Project and always feel home there. Not only do I feel deeply valued and respected, I always learn new things and meet the most passionate and interesting educators through these workshops.
One of our "assignments" this week was to create a Flipgrid video where we introduce ourself and share 3 different artifacts that tell about who we are. This is brilliant and I have learned so much about the different participants by watching their videos. I've been trying to make connections when I reply to each person- to let them know who else in the group also has a dog, or loves nature or has twins. It's been so interesting to see the themes of what is shared and to get to know people in a new way. In my third grade classroom, I often started the year with students bringing in a bag of items that represent themselves. If we are in a hybrid model or remote, I will absolutely plan to have students share their items via Flipgrid. This activity allows each student to think about himself/herself and tap into identity. By sharing his/her identity with the group, we can build community around shared interests and also establish who is an "expert" in some areas. Connections are so important. As I think of the next school year and the challenges we will face, ideas that allow students to share pieces of themselves and get to know each other are so worthwhile. How might you help your students share their identity and build community if we are in a hybrid model or home for remote learning?
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sally
7/7/2020 05:40:43 pm
So glad I read this today!! I am gathering ways to connect as the next school year begins. Last year, as a center, they started their name and the story of why they are named this name. Add the 3 artifacts can create even more connection!! Thanks for this idea!!
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7/7/2020 06:19:42 pm
I hadn't thought about using FlipGrid for this activity! What a great idea. If kids are at home that would open up a lot of possibilities for what they can include. At school I always have them limit themselves to what can fit in a small brown bag.
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Jackie Higgins
7/8/2020 05:44:56 am
What a great idea to use flipgrid to build community. I've found that some children who may have a quieter voice in the classroom have a totally different personality when sharing on flipgrid. It's fun to see their personalities emerge and their confidence grow.
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Erika Victor
7/8/2020 05:48:24 am
We introduced ourselves to the rising third graders by bringing three artifacts to our Zoom with them. I LOVE Flipgrid for so many reasons ad your purpose is perfect. I think I will use Padlet for something similar because I like how on Padlet video is a choice, but there are other ways to share for video shy kid. Happily our school bought a school subscription.
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7/10/2020 11:07:20 am
I love the idea of using a Flipgrid video for students (and me!) to share who we are with the rest of the class. I think this can also be done even if we go back to the school building.
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