Using Flipgrid as an Interactive Application to Improve Filipino Students’ Engagement in Language Flexi-Learning

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https://doi.org/10.54855/acoj.221332

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Flipgrid, Student Engagement, Asynchronous Learning, Online Learning, Interactive Applications

Abstract

The pandemic's massive impact on schools has pushed teachers and students to migrate online and affected students' class engagement. With this, the action research aimed to 1) analyze the previous experiences of the students with other interactive applications, 2) determine if Flipgrid interactive options are an intervention for improving students' engagement, and 3) evaluate the experiences of the students in using Flipgrid interactive options in asynchronous learning. The research used a practical action research design that utilizes mixed methods to address the study's problem and was conducted at Xavier University – Junior High School in the Philippines. To achieve the desired results, the researchers first gave the interactive questionnaire, followed by a survey questionnaire before and after the implementation of the proposed intervention, and conducted a focus group discussion to gather more in-depth information. Twenty respondents took the pre-test, and 17 took the post-test. The results of the data from the statistics and information gathered during the focus group discussion show that students are favorable of the features of Flipgrid. There is also a highly significant difference between the pre-test and post-test results, which means that the proposed intervention, comment section, and view counts effectively alleviate the challenge of students' engagement in asynchronous learning. Based on the perceived response from the participants, Flipgrid, in general, is a great tool to boost students' engagement. Thus, the researchers recommend that teachers maximize the use of Flipgrid for asynchronous sessions.

Author Biographies

Adeva Jane Esparrago-Kalidas, Xavier University Junior High School, Philippines

Adeva Jane Esparrago-Kalidas has been an English teacher for 9 years at Xavier University– Ateneo de Cagayan Junior High School in the Philippines where she also serves as the Alumni Coordinator. Her Master of Arts in Education paper discussed the importance of asking different categories of questions in developing students’ critical thinking skills. She is currently a student taking Masters in Culture and Arts Studies in Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology, Philippines.

Edralin Manla, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

Edralin Manla is currently the Dean of the School of Education in Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines. She finished her Doctor of Philosophy in Education (Field of Specialization – School Management) from Capitol University, Philippines in, 2012. A number of her researches include Implementing the K to 12 Principles in Teaching English (2021), Assessment Literacy of Madrasah Educators (2019) Developing Teachers’ Identity in the Context of K to 12 Reform (2018) and Research Self-Efficacy, Interest in Research and Research Knowledge of Graduate Students (2017).

Shein Jay Halibas, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

Shein Jay Halibas is currently graduating students from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines where there are taking their Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education – Major in English.

Mailyn Armeñon, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

Mailyn Armeñon is currently graduating students from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines where there are taking their Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education – Major in English.

Alexis Marie Vuelban, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

Alexis Marie Vuelban is currently graduating students from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines where there are taking their Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education – Major in English.

Jean Mika Aporillo, Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines

Jean Mika Aporillo is currently graduating students from Xavier University – Ateneo de Cagayan, Philippines where there are taking their Bachelor’s Degree in Secondary Education – Major in English.

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2022-06-22

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Esparrago-Kalidas, A. J., Manla, E., Halibas, S. J., Armeñon, M., Vuelban, A. M., & Aporillo, J. M. (2022). Using Flipgrid as an Interactive Application to Improve Filipino Students’ Engagement in Language Flexi-Learning. AsiaCALL Online Journal, 13(3), 9-21. https://doi.org/10.54855/acoj.221332

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Vol. 13 No. 3 (2022): Volume 13, Issue 3

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