On July 1, Flip (formerly Flipgrid) will no longer be available for use in the app or in Canvas courses. You will no longer be able to create new groups, topics, or videos after this date. Flip, owned by Microsoft, is limiting the use of this application to Microsoft Teams. The Flip.com website will go into view-only mode. You will be able to download previously recorded Flip videos through September 30, 2024. Refer to the complete announcement from Flip .  Flip is used for: Class introductions Small group discussions Video assignments If you use Flip in your courses, there are alternative tools to consider that can support similar activities. Below is an at-a-glance comparison of options available for your consideration. Activity selection criteria   Discussions with media recording in Kaltura Kaltura Video Assignment VoiceThread Google Assignment Integrated with Canvas Yes Yes Yes Yes Grading in SpeedGrader Yes ...

In this post, Academic Technology Support Services (ATSS) staff members continue our exploration of generative AI tools that could support our work as instructional designers and academic technologists. Previously, we  investigated the NOLEJ platform . This time, we looked at Bongo to investigate how it might be used in instructional design work to support teaching and learning.   Note: ATSS does not endorse the use of Bongo or any other tool that is not supported by the central Office of Information Technology. This blog post is part of an ongoing investigation of generative AI tools and their uses in teaching and learning.  Tool Overview Bongo is a video-assignment platform that offers an AI Coach with features for instructors and students. Used in education and industry, Bongo allows students to practice and receive feedback on video assignments (e.g., video presentations or practice interviews). Additionally, Bongo’s AI Coach provides options to generate assign...