FlipGrid: Re-imagining online discussion forums for the public administration classroom

Sara R. Rinfret, Elizabeth Forster

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Abstract

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.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)92-106
Number of pages15
JournalJournal of Public Affairs Education
Volume29
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • asynchronous
  • discussion forums
  • FlipGrid
  • public administration classroom

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Education
  • Public Administration

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