FLIPGRID

Flipgrid

We have been keeping all parents updated regularly with Home Learning resources, news and information during the school closure. We have also seen some wonderful work taking place at home with parents posting photos on our school Twitter account.

Ballylifford PS have decided to introduce a social learning platform called Flipgrid to our KS2 pupils. Mr McElroy would like to see how all the P5-P7 pupils are getting on during the school closure.

Flipgrid is an educational connection app used worldwide that allows teachers and pupils to discuss a topic virtually through short videos. It is a safe encouraging environment for all pupils and is moderated by staff at all times.

The KS2 class will be the first pupils from Ballylifford to try Flipgrid to see how it goes and they will start with an easy introductory topic of KS2 Home Learning. The pupils will record a short video to include the following:

👋 Say Hello to everyone

🤩 Share one thing they have enjoyed doing while being off school & something they have really missed about Ballylifford PS.

Should Flipgrid prove successful educational tool for our school, it will be an opportunity to further extend pupils’ learning while developing thinking skills, speaking and listening skills through many future topics.

We fully understand if any pupil doesn’t feel confident or comfortable recording a video. We are hoping it will be an opportunity for pupils to interact with their friends & find out they have been getting up to during the school closure. It is also an opportunity for parent involvement in their child’s learning.

We have attached a PDF Flip grid guide and included steps below to help get started.

Thank you

Mr McElroy
Principal

Joining Ballylifford PS Flip Grid

Step 1: Enter the Flip Code

You can go to www.flipgrid.com on a computer. We recommend using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome for the best experience. On mobile devices, download the free Flipgrid app for iOS and Android devices.

A Flip Code will be provided by your teacher to join the Grid.

Flip Code for Ballylifford PS KS2 pupils is *******

(The code will be sent via the PRIVATE MESSAGING SERVICE with title FLIPGRID CODE)
So please check the SCHOOLS NI APP to view the Flipgrid code.

Step 2: Sign in to the Grid

Pupils will join using their School c2k email 
So the pupils type their My School c2k username along with @c2ken.net  and not @c2kni.net which they use in school

e.g. jsmith123@c2ken.net

MySchool C2K usernames for all pupils were included in their learning packs and were issued to all parents via Private Message .

Recording a Video 

Once in the Grid KS2 Home Learning Term 3 (BPS) the pupils can click the green plus to record in 4 easy steps:

1. Tap to record - Tap the record button on the bottom to start. Add fun stickers, filters, text, and more. Tap the arrow on the bottom right to advance. You can pause the video at any time if you would like to add props, items, objects etc

2. Review your video - Trim, rearrange, or add more. Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance.

3. Take a selfie - The selfie will be the cover image for your video. Tap the arrow in the bottom right to advance.

4.Submit your video - Edit your name, add a title, or attach a link. Then submit!