Consideration of the Effect of Speaking Activities Using Flipgrid in a Small Size English Conversation Class:Based on the Practice of On-Demand Type Lecture in a Japanese Junior College

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of utilizing Flipgrid, an online video discussion platform, in a yearlong on-demand type small-sized English conversation class in a Japanese junior college. In order to evaluate the effectiveness of Flipgrid, the data were obtained from students’ speaking video and questionnaire surveys. The result indicated that using Flipgrid may improve students’ awareness of learning English. In addition to improving students’confidence in speaking and listening by using Flipgrid, students who actively spoke have a positive change in their consciousness about reading and writing. The findings revealed that the quality of learning English through distance learning was maintained and had a positive impact by using Flipgrid.