Episode 218: Flip's Role in Shaping Future Learning Experiences

I am honored to host Andy Knueven, widely recognized as @MrCoachK15. With an illustrious 14-year journey in education, Andy has transitioned from teaching special education to shaping young minds in 5th-grade math and science. Today, as an Educator Innovation Lead with the Flip team, he's at the forefront of revolutionizing learning experiences. His role at Flip isn't just a job; it's a testament to his unwavering commitment to harnessing technology for educational empowerment. A Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) and a Minecraft Education Ambassador, Andy's passion for educational technology is palpable. Dive in with us as we explore how Flip transforms the educational landscape and how Andy's contributions make a monumental difference. This is a conversation about passion, innovation, and the future of learning you won't want to miss!

Here are the show notes for Episode 218 of the My EdTech Life podcast with guest Andy Knueven:

Title: Flip’s Role in Shaping Future Learning Experiences

Guest: Andy Knueven, Education Evangelist at Flipgrid

Show Highlights:

- Andy shares his educational background and journey, from teaching special education and 5th grade math/science to becoming a tech coach and working with Flipgrid (now Flip). He has always had a passion for making learning fun and empowering for students. 

- Flip was created by Dr. Charlie Miller to connect with his university students and allow them to respond to questions/prompts. It allows all students an equitable opportunity to share their voice and be heard. 

- Flip can be used to track student growth over time - great for parent conferences, IEP meetings, etc. The video responses provide evidence of learning.

- New features like threaded comments allow for meaningful discourse between students. Teachers can also provide private feedback to students. 

- Math Solver and Topic CoPilot are excellent AI features to help generate math problems, questions and sentence stems. Immersive Reader provides text reading, vocabulary help and more.

- Tips for new Flip users: start small, edit existing topics in the Discovery Library, use it for check-ins, goal setting and reflections. Ask the Flip community for help and ideas!

- Working with Flip has expanded Andy's empathy and given him a global perspective on how teachers everywhere are using Flip to transform learning. His "edu-kryptonite" is keeping up with the rapid pace of change. 

- Andy's billboard: "You can even learn" - a growth mindset reminder that we can always improve. 

Key Quotes:

"Hearing [students'] responses was what I mean, that's what's energizing - to know that what we do as teachers, it's helping our students set themselves up for success later on."

"Don't think it's 1 and done or 1 big unit...Do it in small bits and you see growth for your students." 

"With accessibility features like immersive reader...now [content] can be opened up, translated, broken down...students can watch and replay."

"There's never a wrong time to make sure that you are saying [students'] name correctly."

Thank you for watching or listening to our show! 

Until Next Time, Stay Techie!

-Fonz

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