Flipgrid: a digital tool to motivate students to interact with each other in the e-learning environment

Abstract

Flipgrid is a dynamic and digital tool that motivates students to interact with their peers in a virtual learning environment. This article presents a descriptive
qualitative and quantitative research that seeks to contribute to student learning.

The study focuses on the use of Flipgrid in the A1-1107 MCER (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment Structured, n.d.) group at the Salesian Polytechnic University in Guayaquil. The objective of the research is to determine if Flipgrid motivates students to express their opinions and ideas in English. A non-probabilistic sample design was applied to 13 students of this A1 level of English, and data was collected through a motivation survey questionnaire and a comparative table of student grades during the semester. The research results answer the question: What is the impact of Flipgrid on student motivation to speak English? The findings show that university students are motivated to create simple and short videos using Flipgrid to speak and discuss in English about a particular topic.
In conclusion, students consider it easier to express their opinions through Flipgrid and have experienced an improvement in their grades.