Flipgrid LIVE 2021: What are the New Flipgrid Updates?

 
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Flipgrid LIVE revealed many new and incredible updates that educators can get excited about. Learn about them all here!

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Backdrops in Flipgrid

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For the first time ever, you will be able to swap out your background in a Flipgrid video! Choose from a default library or upload your own! You can even move yourself around to the bottom of the screen - similar to Dynamic View in Microsoft Teams.

 

Music in Flipgrid

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Now, you’ll be able to add music right into your Flipgrid videos! Choose from a wide variety of moods to add to your video’s background. There’s a song for every story and every vibe!

 

Lenses in Flipgrid

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Lenses are coming to the Flipgrid camera! AI will automatically place you into a scene, add a transparent image over your face or turn you into a new character!

 

Flipgrid Assignments in
Microsoft Teams

Coming soon, you’ll be able to assign a Flipgrid Topic to your students right through Microsoft Teams. Now, connecting your students to Flipgrid through Teams has never been easier!

 

New Look to Flipgrid Groups

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Flipgrid Groups are getting a facelift! Now you’ll be able to see all the topics of your group easily!

 

Mobile App Updates

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Android and iPhone apps have an all new design! Do more within a group! Within a Group, create a topic on any device.

 

Watch Flipgrid LIVE on demand!

Didn’t catch Flipgrid LIVE? No worries! You can watch all the fun and excitement back on demand below!

 

-- Stay tuned for more on how to use the all new Flipgrid in your classroom! Be sure to follow us on social media (@TheMerrillsEDU everywhere) for more! 👓👗

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