NotesFAQContact Us
Collection
Advanced
Search Tips
Back to results
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Direct linkDirect link
ERIC Number: EJ1384848
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2023
Pages: 15
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1523-6803
EISSN: EISSN-2328-9643
FlipGrid: Re-Imagining Online Discussion Forums for the Public Administration Classroom
Rinfret, Sara R.; Forster, Elizabeth
Journal of Public Affairs Education, v29 n1 p92-106 2023
Public administration faculty commonly use discussion forums in their asynchronous courses to engage students about course content. However, the typical pedagogical approach for online discussions forums is for the professor to post questions and students respond, in writing. In this paper, we suggest public administration classes should consider the use of FlipGrid for asynchronous course discussions because it engenders student participation through oral videos about course content. Our pilot study uses original data collected during a global pandemic (Spring 2021) to document the experiences of 39 students enrolled in two asynchronous public administration classes. The findings illustrate FlipGrid enhanced important skills for our public administration students -- verbal communication skills (e.g. clarity and brevity) and ability to connect theory to practice.
Taylor & Francis. Available from: Taylor & Francis, Ltd. 530 Walnut Street Suite 850, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Tel: 800-354-1420; Tel: 215-625-8900; Fax: 215-207-0050; Web site: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A