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SeeSaw Rocks! Love using #SeeSaw. These are just two of the popular comments you hear from other teachers and see on Twitter. It first came to my attention from the LAWSON MRS who said most students are SeeSaw experts. That means we have incoming Kindergarteners who not only know how to use this but expect its use......because it is awesome. See Saw is a well built digital portfolio tool for students. It does work well with GAFE but there are also easy sign-in alternatives for the youngest students. It works on all devices. It promotes communication between classroom and parents but tries to take that a step further to give students an authentic audience. It is COMPLETELY FREE for teachers and students to use and has all the features you could want. Plus it is so easy to set up you just want to jump right in! Learn more about this resource and get started for your class now!
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FAQ
Is it in Spanish?
It can be. Checkout this blog about using SeeSaw with ELL students. Find the parent invite letter in Spanish from See-Saw.
What about FERPA?
Simply be aware of who you are sharing what with. If a student is on the FERPA list, share photos of that student only with their official parent/guardian. Keep in mind that videos or anything showing student first and last names should also be protected if students are on the FERPA list.
Challenge
What apps work with See-Saw?
SeeSaw has compiled a nice long list of compatible apps for SeeSaw and how to make it happen. They also have a great resource page on using See Saw with GAFE.
What other Apps can we app-smash to add to See-Saw?
Learn more about iPad apps and app-smashing in the iPad Apprentice and iPad Masters TLCs.
Task 1: Learn more about SeeSaw and all of its features. Consider completing this Moodle course in addition to looking through the resources above. Then setup your account and your first class.
Task 2: Use the resources above and others you find to create your first resources to share with students and parents. Plan for how students will access SeeSaw and communication to tell parents about accessing and using this tool.
Task 3: Determine how you will use SeeSaw with students. Checkout this resource, complete the challenge at the bottom and then think about how you will use it with your own students. Will it be a daily routine? Will you give assignments? Create a plan and associated resources.
Bonus Task: Post a SeeSaw teacher tip to your favorite social media page (Twitter if possible) with #SeeSaw
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Please complete this brief survey to help TLC and future technology professional development improve and then download and save a copy of the See Saw badge, it is also available from Credly (claim code: 568-0F6E-ECA). Visit the Show Off page to learn about ideas of how to share the badges you earn. Consider leaving comments below with additional questions, tips for others or feedback that was not included in the survey.