Flip (formerly Flipgrid) is a video‑based discussion platform that lets educators create “grids” for students to record and share short videos. Below is a curated list of 20 alternative tools that support classroom engagement, video‑based learning, and collaborative activities in K‑12 and higher‑education settings.
Get targeted exposure with custom position pinning and highlighted placement.
Digital canvas for collaborative posts, including text, images, audio, and video; works well for student reflections and showcase boards.
Interactive lesson platform with live polls, quizzes, VR, and the ability to embed student‑generated video responses.
Student portfolio app that lets learners create and share multimedia entries (photos, drawings, video, audio) with teachers and families.
Collaboration hub with chat, assignments, and integrated video‑based discussion channels; supports class‑wide video recordings.
Learning management system that integrates with Google Meet and YouTube for video assignments and peer feedback.
Multimedia discussion board where students can comment via voice, video, text, or drawing on shared media.
Simple screen‑recording and video messaging tool; teachers can assign video responses as homework or reflections.
Chrome extension for recording video lessons, student demos, and quick video assignments.
Content curation platform where students can compile articles, videos, and their own recordings into story‑like collections.
Discussion platform that supports text‑based, audio, and video responses, with built‑in assessment rubrics.
Interactive video platform allowing teachers to embed questions and track student responses; supports student‑created videos.
Game‑based learning platform with live quizzes and the ability to embed video clips for student explanations.
Self‑paced quiz tool that can incorporate student‑recorded video explanations for each answer.
Real‑time assessment app that supports video responses via integration with Google Meet and other video tools.
Classroom community platform with a built‑in video messaging feature for teacher‑student communication.
Messaging app for schools that includes a video‑message feature for quick instructional clips.
Learning management system with integrated video discussion boards and assignment submission.
Robust LMS offering SpeedGrader, media comments, and video‑based discussion threads.
Web‑based virtual classroom that includes video breakout rooms and recorded discussion activities.