Interactive Learning Session
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Making the 4Cs Come Alive with
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Make the 4Cs Come Alive with
Kara Brem
Unleashing the “Super Power” of Seesaw: The Learning Journal
Juliette Kuhn
Amanda Gies
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Brooks Museums Magnet Elementary
Today’s Agenda and Goals
What is Seesaw?
A digital portfolio that collects students’ digital and physical work in one place. Everything is organized, making assessment and conferences easier!
A space that each student can own. Built-in tools make it easy for students to capture their learning, reflect, and develop new skills.
A parent communication tool that seamlessly shares what’s going on in your classroom and builds a strong school-home community.
Watch the video to see how students describe Seesaw!
60 teachers sharing one word that describes Seesaw
Empowers students to document their learning as it happens
Develops students’ writing skills, reflection skills and critical thinking skills
Why Teachers Seesaw
Develops 21st Century skills in safe, moderated environment
Organizes and share digital creations and classroom activities
Creates a strong community around learning by involving families
Experience
as a Student
Before we begin, let’s look at the first tool
rotate record voice draw on it add caption
Project 1
Sign-in and Add a Photo
Watch me model the steps, then go for it!
Various views depending on device
iPad/Android/Kindle
Chromebook/Web
app.seesaw.me
iPad/Android/Kindle
built-in QR reader
pops up
Chromebook/ Web
Scan QR code, or put in class code
Two options for signing-in
iPad/Android/Kindle
Chromebook/Web
app.seesaw.me
Stand up and scan QR poster
Scan QR poster
or
Type class code
Try it out!
First entry
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Let’s check in with our class
Classroom Examples
What Students Can Do
Historical characters project
Journal writing with peer feedback
Self Assessment
text evidence
Classroom Examples:
What Teachers Can Do
Who can not read them on their own
Give feedback and ask questions about student work.
Send directions or links to students
Project 2
Use the Drawing Tool
OR...
Let’s check in with our class
Project 3
Use the Video Tool
Record a partner reading a page of a book aloud, then swap.
Use the built-in annotation tools to add layers of content to your work.
Let’s check in with our class
QUESTIONS?
Awesome job unleashing
“The Power of Seesaw”!
�Now you’ve seen first hand how your students will add items to their Seesaw Journals!
Experience
As a Teacher
iPad/Android/Kindle
Chromebook/Web
app.seesaw.me
Class Setup and Class Settings Help
If you need help setting up your Seesaw class or changing class settings, use these resources.
Watch how to set up an Email Class video
Time Saving Tip
Use Folders to Organize Work
Watch the video to learn how to create and use folders!
Let’s check in with our class
Time Saving Tip
Save digital creations from many apps into Seesaw.
Photos, videos, links, PDFs—all go into Seesaw!
See a list compatible apps here
How do you GAFE Smash with Seesaw?
Docs
Videos
Slides
Any items created in Google can be shared via the share link or downloaded as a PDF.
...and so much more!
Time Saving Tip:
Send Newsletters with Seesaw
Idea 1: Use the Note tool to write up notes for the upcoming week. Just a 1, 2, 3 list is fine! Tag with “Everyone” to send home to all parents.
Idea 2: Create a word cloud with topics from the week. Upload using the Camera Roll/Upload File tool. Record a voice recording explaining what students did this week.
Idea 3: Use Shadow Puppet and voice record over pictures from the week.
Tip: Digital Citizenship Resources
Print the Posters!
Use these guidelines to encourage great posts and comments!
THINK before you comment!
QUESTIONS?
Strengthen Connections Between
Home and School
Parent Notifications
Parents are notified when new items are posted. This can be viewed from any device the parent account has been activated on.
Encourages Family Conversations
Students can share work at home with their own family.
Open the Doors of Communication
QUESTIONS?
Make Your Plan
Additional Resources for Seesaw Success
More Student Examples to Browse Later
Student Samples from Kindergarten - 2nd
Student Samples from 3rd - 5th Grade
Student Samples from Middle & High School
Still Need to be Persuaded?
Student Perspectives: Making the 4Cs Come Alive with Seesaw!
Students presenting Seesaw at NCTIES March 2016 Student Showcase!
Next Steps…
Join us at the Spring Convergence 2017 for Part II!
Be a Connected #EduHero!
Make the 4Cs come Alive with Seesaw
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Kara Brem
Juliette
Kuhn
Instructional Technology Facilitator
Brooks Museums Magnet Elementary
Amanda
Gies
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