Adding a co-teacher, referred to as a "Lead" in Flipgrid, is a straightforward process that allows for collaborative group management and shared teaching responsibilities. This feature is invaluable for team teaching, substitute teachers, or when you need an extra pair of hands to manage your learning community.
Step-by-Step Guide to Adding a Co-Teacher (Lead)
To invite another educator to collaborate on your Flipgrid group, follow these simple steps:
- Navigate to Your Group Page: From your Flipgrid educator dashboard, select the specific group where you wish to add a co-teacher. This is the central hub for managing your topics and student responses.
- Click "Add a Lead": On the chosen Group page, you will find an option to "Add a Lead." Click on this button to initiate the invitation process.
- Enter Co-Teacher's Email: In the designated field, type the email address of the educator you wish to invite. It is crucial that this individual already has an active Flipgrid account created with the email address you provide. Flipgrid uses this email to link them to your group.
- Send the Invitation: After entering the email, click the "Invite" button. An invitation will be sent to the specified email address, allowing your co-teacher to accept and gain access to your group.
What a Co-Teacher (Lead) Can Do
Once a co-teacher, or Lead, has accepted your invitation, they will have significant management capabilities within the shared Flipgrid group. This collaborative access empowers them to:
- Create and Edit Topics: Leads can design new discussion prompts and modify existing ones, ensuring dynamic and relevant learning experiences.
- Moderate Responses: They can review student video submissions, provide feedback, and hide or delete inappropriate content, maintaining a safe and productive environment.
- Manage Group Settings: Leads have the ability to adjust various group settings, such as permissions, access controls, and features, to best suit the needs of the students.
- View and Export Data: Access to engagement data and student responses allows co-teachers to monitor progress and assess learning outcomes effectively.
- Share the Group: They can help share the group join code or link with students, making it easier for everyone to access the learning space.
Important Considerations
- Existing Account Required: Emphasizing this again, the co-teacher must have an existing Flipgrid account linked to the email address you use for the invitation. If they don't, they'll need to create one first.
- Permissions: While Leads have extensive management capabilities, the original group creator remains the primary owner.
By adding co-teachers, you can significantly enhance your teaching efficiency and provide a richer, more engaging learning experience for your students through collaborative management.
