Kristen Bourgault
Associate Teaching PRofessor,
Quinnipiac University
Engaging Students through Video Discussion
Wednesday, March 28, 2018 | 11:15AM–12:00PM ET | Ballroom D/E
Session Type:
Poster Session
Delivery Format:
Poster Session
Students and faculty alike are seeking ways to create meaningful connections in the online classroom. These connections can be facilitated through the use of video tools, which can improve the positive social presence in online courses. Flipgrid is emerging as an asynchronous video discussion tool that can facilitate conversation in an online classroom. Through the use of short video interactions, students are reporting an increased feeling of connectedness with both instructors and peers.
Outcomes: Explore the objectives, structure, and format of a Flipgrid video discussion activity * Explore how Flipgrid is being used in online courses to promote discussion and engagement among remote students and instructors * Evaluate the potential usefulness of Flipgrid for your own online courses or programs
Outcomes: Explore the objectives, structure, and format of a Flipgrid video discussion activity * Explore how Flipgrid is being used in online courses to promote discussion and engagement among remote students and instructors * Evaluate the potential usefulness of Flipgrid for your own online courses or programs