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Whether you have just discovered Flipgrid or have been using this web tool and app to empower student voice in your classroom for years, you'll be thrilled to learn that today a number of new features were launched.  One of my favorite new features, in addition  to GIFs and music, is Flipgrid backdrops. Educators who have been asking for green screen magic won't be disappointed!  Flipgrid backdrops are similar to the virtual backgrounds that make Google Meet, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams virtual live sessions more fun and exciting.  You can learn more about backdrops and 9 other new Flipgrid features here: https://blog.flipgrid.com/news/2021schoolyear  

Here are my top 5 fun ways to use Flipgrid backdrops…

1.     FLIPGRID NEWS AND WEATHER

1. Download a weather map.
2. Upload it as a backdrop.
3. Choose the news show frame.
4. Grab some props.
5. Record the weather in your area.

2.     FLIPGRID FIELD TRIPS

1. Download a travel image.
2. Upload it as a backdrop.
3. Add background music.
4. Record your video and share the sites from around the world.

3.     FLIPGRID SCREENCASTS

1. Visit an educational website.
2. Record a screencast with Flipgrid.
3. Download the screencast.
4. Upload the screencast as a backdrop.
5. Record your tutorial in front of the backdrop.

4.     FLIPGRID SNOWGLOBES

1. Download a winter sky image.
2. Upload it as a backdrop.
3. Add a GIF sticker of snow (choose EFFECTS - GIF).
4. Download the snowglobe Flipframe from https://photos.app.goo.gl/Jg9NsBomAHwvxPmz5
5. Upload the Flipframe as an image (choose EFFECTS - PHOTO).
6. Grab some props.
7. Record your winter wonderland.

Learn more about FlipFrames here: https://wke.lt/w/s/s9gIB6

5.     WHITEBOARDS

1. Download an image.  This one is from https://inspiredmindsllc.us
2. Upload it as a backdrop.
3. Select a whiteboard (choose EFFECTS - BOARD).
4. Add a GIF sticker (choose EFFECTS - GIF) for added bling.
5. Record your video as you write on the backdrop and whiteboard.

Learn more about FlipFrames here: https://wke.lt/w/s/s9gIB6

BONUS HACK

FLIPGRID CLONES

1. Download an image.
2. Upload it as a backdrop.
3. Record your video.
4. Download the video.
5. Begin a new recording.
6. Upload the first video as a backdrop.
7. Record your new video with two of you.
8. Download this second video.
9. Begin a new recording.
10. Upload the second video as a backdrop.
11. Record this last video with three of you.

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