“I Feel Like I Know you”

Using Flipgrid in Online Social Work Education

Authors

  • Julia Kleinschmit University of Iowa
  • Elizabeth Rembold Briar Cliff University

Keywords:

Flipgrid, Video discussion, Online education, Research, Diversity, Social justice

Abstract

Online social work educators need tools to reduce social distance between students and instructors. This practice reflection describes the use of Flipgrid, an interactive social learning platform utilising video-based discussion, in online BSW and MSW programs. Instructors of two disparate courses (one focused on research practice and the other focused on dis- crimination, oppression, and diversity) found that Flipgrid shows promise in creating a dialogical learning environment and reducing social distance in the online space. Authors detail both how they used Flipgrid and student responses to the tool. The authors share lessons learned from using Flipgrid, and make recommendations for other teaching applications.

Author Biographies

Julia Kleinschmit , University of Iowa

Clinical Associate Professor, Administrator, Online and Sioux City Part-Time MSW Programs, University of Iowa School of Social Work

Elizabeth Rembold, Briar Cliff University

Assistant Professor of Social Work, Department Chair, Social Work, Briar Cliff University

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Published

2020-03-01

Issue

Vol. 21 No. 2 (2020): Advances in Social Work and Welfare Education

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