Technology Tips in Using "Flippity" Google Add-On™

I'm celebrating Digital Learning Day on February 22nd, with some of my favorite techie teacher friends. We have some technology tips, tricks, and content to improve student outcomes. I have some Tips in Using "Flippity" Google Add-On for integrating technology in the classroom.

I recently attended the Texas Computer Education Conference here in Austin, to learn as much as I could about educational technology. I've been attending the conference since the 1980's, and it gets better and better each year. The highlight of my conference was the session on the Google Add-On called Flippity. I was flipping out over all the learning opportunities with this Google Sheets Add-On! It's so easy to use and your students will love the fun activities.

What is Flippity?

Google Add-Ons run on Google sheets, docs, slides, and forms. Google Add-Ons enhance your Google Apps experience. Flippity is a free educational technology resource which contains lots of different tools and learning activities. Even though a user account and password is not required, you need to be logged into your Google account. The activity you create, will be saved directly to your Google Drive.

 How Does Flippity Work?

• Just open a new spreadsheet on Google Sheets. Select "Add-Ons" from the menu, and "Do more with sheets."

• You'll see all the Add-Ons offered. Select Flippity or you can type Flippity in the search bar. Make sure you are logged into your Google account.

• Go back to Add-Ons where you'll now see Flippity.
• Select Pick a Template.
• After selecting the template you wish to use, you'll be given a prompt to share the link. You can either copy the link and paste after you edit. Or, you can go back and copy the link later. As you can see, I chose Flippity Quiz Game.

• Now, you're ready to edit the template. You'll follow the same sequence with every activity.

• These activities can even be embedded in Google Sites or your blog.

How Can I Use Flippity?

You can use Flippity with all subject areas and grade levels. Here are a few ideas for you in using Flippity in your classroom.

• Differentiation - You can create individual activities for students according to their skill level.
• Review - Use the flash cards, quiz show, hangman, word search, etc. to review for a test or to prepare for testing.
• Student choice - Give students choices of activities when your involved in a project.
• Project Based Learning - Teachers are always looking for ways to assess students during project based learning. Using Flippity is an excellent way to differentiate the content and give students more voice and choice during the project. For more pbl activities where you can use Flippity, click HERE.

I hope you learned a little more about Google Add-Ons and how you can use Flippity. Just comment below to give me an idea of how you can use Flippity in your classroom. If you've used Flippity, I would love to know more about your experience.

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