Summary
Flip, a free web-based video discussion tool for education, is being retired by Microsoft. As of July 1, 2024, users can no longer create new content, and the service will be fully decommissioned by September 30, 2024. Flip is no longer available in Canvas. Instructors are advised to stop using Flip and explore alternatives such as Canvas discussion boards with video capabilities or Padlet for multimodal discussions. For assistance in finding alternatives, instructors can contact DLINQ.
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What is Flip?
Flip is a free web-based tool that that allows instructors and students to easily create and discuss short videos.
Who is eligible to use Flip?
On June 3, 2024
Microsoft announced they “have moved some of the core Flip features into Teams for Education and will be retiring [the Flip] web site and mobile apps by September 30, 2024.” As of
July 1, per Microsoft, you will no longer be able to create new groups, topics, or videos using Flip. You should still be able to view existing Flip content until September. This change directly impacts the functionality and support for the Flip integration in Canvas.
Now that the Flip website is decommissioned, Flip is no longer available in Canvas.How do I learn about Flip?
Instructors are advised to stop using Flip in your classes and explore recommended alternatives.
Here are a couple suggestions:
Set up a Canvas discussion board and have students post and comment on each other’s videos. Students can use either Panopto or the built-in Canvas recorder for their recordings.
Check out Padlet, a well-known tool for multimodal discussions, and have students add their videos to a board in a way that looks very similar to Flip. Note:
- Padlet has introduced an importer tool if you’d like to import existing Flip discussions into Padlet.
- Padlet allows you to create an account for free and create up to 3 free boards.
- Padlet boards can be embedded on a Canvas page (or you can simply provide students with a link to the board).
- There is a paid Padlet option if you’d like to have access to more boards, storage, or features. Padlet is not, however, currently paid for or supported by Middlebury.
- We recommend you choose one of the “Secret” options in the privacy settings for any Padlets you create for classes, to hide the Padlet from public view and access.
How do I get help?
If you would like to explore other possible alternatives to Flip, please contact DLINQ to help you strategize options based on the structure and learning goals of your specific course activity.