Asynchronous Social Learning Powered by Student Voice

Give every voice(especially the quiet ones)
a space.

AP English LitPrivate

mr_davis/ap-english-lit

Week 1: Introductions

Published (8)Pending

Say hello and share one fun fact!

Nina R. @ninar

First week energy!

35m ago

Marco T. @marcot

Glad to join this class.

42m ago

Eva L. @eval

1h ago

James C. @jamesc

Hi everyone!

1h ago

Lily P. @lilyp

2h ago

Alex M. @alexm

2h ago

Sarah K. @sarahk

Excited to be here!

3h ago

Mr. Davis @teacher_d

5h ago

Discussion: The Great GatsbyModerated

Published (6)Pending2

What does the green light symbolize?

Mei L. @meilin

I connected it to Gatsby's dream.

18h ago

Owen H. @owenh

Could be longing for status.

20h ago

Jordan B. @jordanb

I think it represents hope.

1d ago

Casey L. @caseyl

It's about the future.

1d ago

Taylor R. @taylorr

Agree with Casey!

2d ago

Sam P. @samp

2d ago

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Frequently asked questions

No. Anyone can use the recorder without signing in. You can download your video and upload it elsewhere. Drafts are auto-saved in the browser even if you close the tab. When you're ready to join a discussion, sign in and submit to a Topic.

In Open spaces, anyone with the link can view without signing in. To contribute (post a video or comment), participants will need to sign in. In Request-to-Join spaces, viewing requires approval first.

Open spaces let anyone with the link view and browse. Request-to-Join spaces require approval before members can see content. You can switch between these modes anytime.

Yes. Each topic can be switched between 'visible immediately' and 'visible after review' at any time. Already-published posts remain visible.

Yes. Space owners and admins can remove members at any time. Removed members lose access to the space immediately.

Yes. Your Space URL slug can be changed anytime from Space settings. The old URL will no longer work, so let your members know.

Creators own their content. They can withdraw or delete posts and comments at any time. Video content lives in each creator's personal library.

Vivipod works on desktop, mobile, and Chromebooks — any modern browser with camera/microphone access. No app install needed.

No. Vivipod has no ads, no algorithmic recommendations, and no targeted advertising. Student content is used only to provide the discussion experience.

Give every voice(especially the quiet ones)a space.

Most video platforms are built for submissions,not conversations.