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svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

I'm Sarah from NC & I teach gen music PreK, kinder-5th & handbell choir. I am hoping to be able to go skiing this winter! #elmused

jennifer_gilles Jan 24 @ 9:01 PM EST

Jenny Gilles from NE Ohio. I teach PK-2 general music. Reading by a cozy fire in the fireplace. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:02 PM EST

This chat will follow a simple Q&A format. I'll tweet Q1/ you answer with A1. Don't forget to add #elmused to each tweet!

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

quick background on @Seesaw- its a free app, & is a safe, secure, learning journal thru which Ss, Ts, & Ps can communicate #elmused

In reply to @Seesaw

March4Edu Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

3.1 million TEACHERS in the US, we are a force--add Parents, Students & Citizens marching--now a MAJOR FORCE (Please RT) #edchatma #elmused

March4Edu Jan 24 @ 8:40 PM EST

Who's with me? March in June to tell DC that PUBLIC EDUCATION is for ALL students-no matter race/religion/gender/orientation/age/disability

irvingmrslucas Jan 24 @ 9:03 PM EST

I'm Jenn from CT. K-5 general, chorus and band. I love cuddling with my dogs! #elmused

CarlyKanzler Jan 24 @ 9:04 PM EST

Carly Kanzler from NC, music K-5 and chorus, I love hot chocolate and blankets by a fire #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1 coming up! #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

hey! Welcome :) That sounds lovely! #elmused

In reply to @jennifer_gilles

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:05 PM EST

thx for joining tonight! #elmused

In reply to @irvingmrslucas

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: Have you used @Seesaw before? If so, what is your comfort level/how do you hope to grow? If not, what is 1 ? you have? #elmused

In reply to @Seesaw

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Miki, K-5 general/band/orchestra, IL. Been a while #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

hey! We're neighbors ;) #elmused

In reply to @CarlyKanzler

phyllissings Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

If my Ss don't have access to technology, but I have a computer, are there still ways to use @Seesaw in class? #elmused

In reply to @svitullomusic, @Seesaw

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

hey! That's ok! Glad you're here #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced

MrsGagnonMusic Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

I teach K-5 general music and beginning band. Eager to learn more about @Seesaw and possibilities with recorder and band. #elmused

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phyllissings Jan 24 @ 9:07 PM EST

Phyllis, Louisiana, 5th & 6th Grade choir & music. What is this winter you speak of?!?!#elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: Yes, very frequently last yr- but less this yr b/c I'm adjusting to a new school- Now in spring, ready to break out @Seesaw #elmused

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jennifer_gilles Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

A-1 I have not, but I have wanted to find out how other music Ts use it in their classrooms. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

yes! @Seesaw can still be used as a learning journal in class even if they can't access at home #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings, @Seesaw

CarlyKanzler Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: I have not used Seesaw yet but I have my classes set up in the app and I am ready to start! #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

I'm a @Seesaw ambassador, but due to concerts, common assessments, days off, and ILMEA this week, I haven't been using it lately #elmused

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irvingmrslucas Jan 24 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: I have used it with my recorder classes. Feel ok with it, interested in more applications. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: Have you used @Seesaw before? If so, what is your comfort level/how do you hope to grow? If not, what is 1 ? you have? #elmused
In reply to @Seesaw

MrsGagnonMusic Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

Have not used @Seesaw - from Boston and love snow days (waiting to have one!!) #elmused

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svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

yeah! Using @Seesaw w recorders is one of my favorite ways - I know band Ts use it too! #elmused

In reply to @MrsGagnonMusic, @Seesaw

EHSMrsJ Jan 24 @ 9:09 PM EST

🎷🎶🎺 Your Ss can @Seesaw in music class, too! Ideas here to help you get started: https://t.co/medpWmXBIF #elmused #musedchat #seesawchat

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msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: Band and orchestra kids use Seesaw to record home practice sessions. No internet? They go record in the cloak room. Optional. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:10 PM EST

completely understand! It's taking me a while to restart this yr too @ my new school #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2 coming up! #elmused

phyllissings Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST

I will probably be pretty quiet tonight, seeing as I know nothing about @Seesaw Just taking it all in ... #elmused

In reply to @svitullomusic, @Seesaw

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:12 PM EST

A1: I like using it for centers or for assessment. It's nice to assess after school on my phone while laying around on the couch. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What projects could/have your Ss done in @Seesaw using the video feature? #elmused

In reply to @Seesaw

irvingmrslucas Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

that's a great idea! #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2: (last yr) my 4th gr Ss recorded many recorder karate videos & 2nd gr ~ short xylo "composition" videos #elmused

MrsGagnonMusic Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

A2 I would like to use it in my recorder centers and encourage Ss to use at home #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:14 PM EST

No, I have one LearnPad (Android) at one school and one iPad at the other #elmused

In reply to @MrsGagnonMusic

Mwren13 Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

I just started using it. My biggest challenge is time and only having one device. #elmused

In reply to @jennifer_gilles, @phyllissings

irvingmrslucas Jan 24 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: I've had kids submit recorder belt testing with the video. Most of them just do audio though. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: What projects could/have your Ss done in @Seesaw using the video feature? #elmused
In reply to @Seesaw

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: My video on one tablet is not as clear so I don't use it. I have recorded dances and class songs and tagged all kids (phone) #elmused

EHSMrsJ Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

🎶If you have 10 minutes, here are lots of ideas for using Seesaw in music classes! https://t.co/EOAhmePXgR #elmused #musedchat

phyllissings Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

All I have in my classroom is a desktop computer and projector ... not sure how to implement seesaw if that's all I have #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:16 PM EST

If it's a center, I have it at one center and only 4-5 kids share it at a time #elmused

In reply to @MrsGagnonMusic

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:17 PM EST

yes! I do like adding video though, just so I can see those fingers : ) #elmused

In reply to @irvingmrslucas

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

The good thing with @Seesaw is that it doesn't save to your camera roll. #elmused

In reply to @Mwren13, @jennifer_gilles, @phyllissings, @Seesaw

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

Hmm. I understand. That could be tricky- it helps to have at least one device with a camera #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:18 PM EST

I use my personal device a lot and it's very independent from my personal things. #elmused

In reply to @Mwren13, @jennifer_gilles, @phyllissings, @Seesaw

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 coming up #elmused

irvingmrslucas Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

yes, I have them take a pic of their sheet music and they can record audio with that as the background. #elmused

In reply to @MrsGagnonMusic

FelderMusic Jan 24 @ 9:19 PM EST

A1: I have never used Seesaw, but would like to understand how other music teachers use it in their rooms. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: What projects could/have your Ss done in @seesaw using the drawing feature? #elmused

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svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: my Ss loved drawing listening maps w/ William Tell Overture, Beethoven Storm; want to have Ss draw fingering chart for recorder #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:21 PM EST

Do kids have class tablets/iPads? I have had Ss bring their classroom ones before and I installed it #elmused

In reply to @svitullomusic, @phyllissings

irvingmrslucas Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: I've considered doing rhythm dictation, or form assessments, just haven't implemented yet! #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: What projects could/have your Ss done in @seesaw using the drawing feature? #elmused
In reply to @Seesaw

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: I've had kids draw rhythms and record their voice dictating it #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:22 PM EST

have thought about asking classroom Ts to help w/ that- I only have a few iPads so I understand #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced, @phyllissings

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

those are good ideas! #elmused

In reply to @irvingmrslucas

irvingmrslucas Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

we have two iPad carts that can be signed out. I also have an individual one that I use sometimes. #elmused

In reply to @MrsGagnonMusic

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:23 PM EST

great idea! #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced

phyllissings Jan 24 @ 9:26 PM EST

our school does not have a single iPad.We have a laptop and iPod station you can check out but no tablets #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced, @svitullomusic

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 coming up #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: What are some ways you could use @seesaw to collab w classroom Ts & help Ss make connections w clasroom content #elmused

In reply to @Seesaw

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

You can use laptops with @Seesaw. Shared or individual #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings, @svitullomusic, @Seesaw

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: draw Beethoven storm listening map to connect w/ weather- could work for various gr levels? #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4b: Ss could compose a song w/ classroom content vocab & upload pic/video- anything you already do can be added to @Seesaw #elmused

In reply to @Seesaw

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4: That's tricky bc that involves getting other Ts on Seesaw. Classroom Ts are being flooded with apps #elmused

irvingmrslucas Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: right now I'm the only seesaw user in our building! Probably something with listening maps or music culture. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: What are some ways you could use @seesaw to collab w classroom Ts & help Ss make connections w clasroom content #elmused
In reply to @Seesaw

MsConesTweets Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: maybe use music to show opposites on @Seesaw! Short and long, high and low, loud and quiet #elmused

In reply to @svitullomusic, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

that's true! (I always just feel like it's easier to take pics/video on an iPhone/ipad/tablet) #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced, @phyllissings

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: Misunderstood the Q. I don't do a lot of crossover unless another T requests it. There's a lot in my curriculum. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:32 PM EST

yes, though you can use co-teachers in @Seesaw which I'm working on w/ our art T & some classroom Ts #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced, @Seesaw

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST

Can you do Google Classroom? They're pretty similar in some ways #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings, @svitullomusic

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:34 PM EST

both good ideas! I like having Ss draw listening maps using @seesaw too- they can record the music while they draw! #elmused

In reply to @irvingmrslucas, @Seesaw

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

Q5 coming up #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:35 PM EST

Thx for popping in to share @MsConesTweets! We can definitely use music to show those things #elmused

In reply to @MsConesTweets

MsConesTweets Jan 24 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: maybe use music to show opposites on @Seesaw! Short and long, high and low, loud and quiet #elmused
In reply to @svitullomusic, @Seesaw, @Seesaw

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q5 How could Ss collaborate & communicate using @Seesaw in music in your classroom? #elmused

In reply to @Seesaw

Mwren13 Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST

I use my phone too. It just takes time to take pictures of a whole class. #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced, @jennifer_gilles, @phyllissings

MsConesTweets Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST

A4: you could use music to describe how a characters emotions changed over time in a story, just another thought 🎶 #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:37 PM EST

A5: I had 4th gr Ss work in groups to make videos explaining/teaching the inst fams- they had 2 work together/communicate 2 viewers #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

That's ok-I understand- there's a ton of music curric! My school encourages integrating content between disciplines :) #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:38 PM EST

A5: My instrumental kids like and comment on each other's practice videos. "YOU R GREAT" #elmused

EHSMrsJ Jan 24 @ 9:39 PM EST

Seesaw helps Ss establish norms for likes & comments in a safe/controlled space. #elmused #digcit #K12ArtChat

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:39 PM EST

Many things. Everyone has SB Making Music. I added Game Plan and Purposeful Pathways. And whatever I find on TpT #elmused

In reply to @Mwren13

Mwren13 Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST

Hey everyone! Marisa from IL. K-3. Jumping in late. Kiddo 1 is letting daddy do bedtime at the moment. :) #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST

No, it's okay. Every school is different. My admin knows I use my phone for school. #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings, @Mwren13, @jennifer_gilles

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:40 PM EST

Love this! I had thought about doing something w/ characters in a story too... couldn't put my finger on it tho! Thank you! #elmused

MsConesTweets Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST

A4: you could use music to describe how a characters emotions changed over time in a story, just another thought 🎶 #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST

Plickers, Seesaw, ClassDojo, timer. I don't text or do Social Media during school. #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings, @Mwren13, @jennifer_gilles

irvingmrslucas Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST

A5: Ss can like and comment on each other's submissions. For recorder, I'm looking for constructive feedback. #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q5 How could Ss collaborate & communicate using @Seesaw in music in your classroom? #elmused
In reply to @Seesaw

Mwren13 Jan 24 @ 9:41 PM EST

LOVE this idea! #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:42 PM EST

There are nine in my district. There were 11, so now we have surplus of the Making Music materials. #elmused

In reply to @Mwren13

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q6 coming up #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q6 How can students create and think critically using @Seesaw for projects in music? #elmused

In reply to @Seesaw

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:44 PM EST

...combining your ideas :)... they could use loud/soft, high/low music to describe animals/characters... draw pic #elmused

In reply to @MsConesTweets

Mwren13 Jan 24 @ 9:46 PM EST

A few Ts use class dojo on their phones too. #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced, @phyllissings, @jennifer_gilles

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

Aw :-( To be honest, I'm a big fan of GamePlan. I don't have to prepare as much. My main issue is theory #elmused

In reply to @Mwren13

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

Q7 coming up! #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:48 PM EST

Not sure how to answer Q6, sorry. For me it's about data tracking and assessment. And parent connection #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:49 PM EST

Q7 Any final burning ?s or ideas you would like to ask/share about using @seesaw in music? #elmused

In reply to @Seesaw

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:50 PM EST

Hmm, GamePlan sounds interesting! Is that a lesson planning app? #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:50 PM EST

I feel like Seesaw is perfect for the traveling T who wants an easy way to track data and not live in their car 😝 #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST

It's curriculum that has 35 weeks of plans for whatever grade you buy #elmused https://t.co/o3XFZZoFvr

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svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:52 PM EST

those are both definitely big pluses to @seesaw, I agree! Just trying to get different perspectives. Thx for sharing! #elmused

In reply to @msmusiced, @Seesaw

CarlyKanzler Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST

A7: I am sure I will have ?s as I start to incorporate seesaw more. Thanks for doing this tonight and giving ideas #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:54 PM EST

GAME. CHANGER. I only buy the books, not the materials. I make those on my computer or bulletin board paper #elmused

In reply to @svitullomusic

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST

I would try inviting parents as soon as you have things in Ss portfolios. It's advocacy for you! They love seeing that stuff #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST

You're welcome! Feel free to ask as you get started. Thankfully, @seesaw is very user friendly #elmused

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CarlyKanzler Jan 24 @ 9:53 PM EST

A7: I am sure I will have ?s as I start to incorporate seesaw more. Thanks for doing this tonight and giving ideas #elmused

msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:56 PM EST

More Orff/Kodaly folk based curriculum. Lots of Dalcroze too. It's DOK for music, get it? :-p #elmused

In reply to @svitullomusic

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:57 PM EST

Yes! Huge benefit of @seesaw - Ps love to see what's going on! #elmused

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msmusiced Jan 24 @ 9:55 PM EST

I would try inviting parents as soon as you have things in Ss portfolios. It's advocacy for you! They love seeing that stuff #elmused

svitullomusic Jan 24 @ 9:59 PM EST

Thx #elmused friends for chatting about @seesaw tonight! Great to hear everyone's ideas.

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