#seesawchat Archive
#Seesawchat was founded by Seesaw, which is a student-driven digital portfolio that allows teachers and students to share schoolwork with parents.
Thursday December 8, 2016
7:00 PM EST
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:00 PM EST
Welcome to
#seesawchat
! I'm Julie, your guest mod for today. Take a minute to introduce yourself & follow others to grow your PLN!
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:02 PM EST
Pauline from Maine
#seesawchat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:02 PM EST
Gloriann from MN. Hi, everyone!!
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:02 PM EST
Sneak peek at the questions coming up tonight for
#seesawchat
!
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
Jessie from Minnesota, land of the fabulous
@MrsGadtke
and
@MrsHeikes
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsGadtke, @MrsHeikes
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:04 PM EST
Hi, Jessie!!! Are you going to be at
#TIES16
?
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @MrsGadtke
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:05 PM EST
#seesawchat
is happening now! Introduce yourself as we get ready for Q1!
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:02 PM EST
Sneak peek at the questions coming up tonight for
#seesawchat
!
RaRaPenguin
Dec 8 @ 7:06 PM EST
Renee White, 1st grade in NC.
#SeesawChat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:06 PM EST
Hi, Renee!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @RaRaPenguin
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:06 PM EST
Doing a preconf wkshop Sun morning, but that's it sadly. Another
@seesaw
session! When are you there?
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsHeikes, @MrsGadtke, @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:06 PM EST
@MrsR0th
Come
#seesawchat
with us!
In reply to @MrsR0th
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:07 PM EST
Bummer I won't see you! I'm there only on Tuesday.
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @MrsGadtke, @Seesaw
baxter2g
Dec 8 @ 7:07 PM EST
I'm Toni from Illinois and I teach 2nd grade.
#seesawchat
RaRaPenguin
Dec 8 @ 7:07 PM EST
Hi Gloriann!! 😊
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsHeikes
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:07 PM EST
I wish I could come to your session on Sunday!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @MrsGadtke, @Seesaw
vlkerlin
Dec 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
Hi all, Victoria from bris AUS can only stay while Bub is asleep!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
Q1 is on the way....
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
Q1 is up! Can't wait to hear your ideas!
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:09 PM EST
Hello! Just remembered! Baking cookies! Brenda from NJ! Hi Julie!
#SeesawChat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:09 PM EST
I wish you could be there! It's fun to have people jump in on ideas. Are you presenting?
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsHeikes, @MrsGadtke, @Seesaw
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:09 PM EST
A1: I actually show them what coding looks like in my blog, and show some of my coding skills - I am a beginner, so they like!
#seesawchat
mberelson
Dec 8 @ 7:10 PM EST
Greetings from Truckee Ca . Check out this cool video
https://t.co/0WRrDQjWL6
of 1st graders doing Mannequin Challenge
#SeesawChat
RaRaPenguin
Dec 8 @ 7:10 PM EST
A1:introduced coding right along w a standard math unit by having Ss code
@OZOBOT
roads to match numbers with place value pics.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @OZOBOT
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:10 PM EST
Awesome idea, Gloriann! ⬇️ So great for them to see coding in action.
#seesawchat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:09 PM EST
A1: I actually show them what coding looks like in my blog, and show some of my coding skills - I am a beginner, so they like!
#seesawchat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1 I actually usually intro coding in March when we have more French! Media specialist intro'ed Scratch Jr this week though
#SeesawChat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:11 PM EST
With
@MrsGadtke
! :) I'll do my
@seesaw
part about
#geniushour
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @MrsGadtke, @Seesaw, @MrsGadtke, @Seesaw
RaRaPenguin
Dec 8 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1: Staring with the marker coding w
@Ozobot
had been fun for Ss & easy for them to figure out & make connections w.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @OZOBOT
mberelson
Dec 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
#seesawchat
Where is everyone?
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1: We've been playing "If...Then" w/littles to introduce the topic of coding. T is the 'programmer' & Ss are the computers!
#seesawchat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
That sounds amazing! I wish I could see what y'all are up to. We need a Seesaw MN meet-up
#seesawchat
In reply to @MrsHeikes, @MrsGadtke, @Seesaw
baxter2g
Dec 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1 we just started on
https://t.co/3ufG2MUbM5
and they love it.
#seesawchat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
We did some of that, too! LOVE
@Ozobot
and
@PlayOsmo
for coding, as well as
@code
.org
#seesawchat
In reply to @RaRaPenguin, @OZOBOT, @OZOBOT, @PlayOsmo, @code
FoleyKev
Dec 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
Im an old timer school leader with Irelands first and only school STEAM Room.Causing huge interest from afar,
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsHeikes
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1: I want to start introducing coding to my students, but I am looking for ideas on how to get started. Suggestions?
#SeesawChat
vlkerlin
Dec 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1 Love using Beebots & making large scale board game code spaces
#seesawchat
just saw scratchjnr this week & luv it!
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:13 PM EST
I just made accounts for all my Ss! How did you introduce it with them? I teach K
#SeesawChat
In reply to @baxter2g
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:13 PM EST
This is awesome, Victoria!
#seesawchat
vlkerlin
Dec 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
A1 Love using Beebots & making large scale board game code spaces
#seesawchat
just saw scratchjnr this week & luv it!
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:13 PM EST
#SeesawChat
Have a S stand in as Lightbot & Class shares cmds recorded on whiteboard w/symbols for "Lightbot" to move to target.
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
A1: Here are some great resources for "unplugged"
#hourofcode
activities:
https://t.co/LMuXuWheZ7
#seesawchat
@iteach5m
In reply to @iteach5m
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
@JPatanio
Join us for
#seesawchat
!
In reply to @JPatanio
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
We should "chat"!!!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @FoleyKev
vlkerlin
Dec 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
#seesawchat
heard a great idea about using coding websites for comprehension ie. have to read & follow instructions correctly to work it!
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:15 PM EST
Have you seen board game Robot Turtles? Started as a kickstarter by a comp programmer dad
#SeesawChat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ, @iteach5m
FoleyKev
Dec 8 @ 7:15 PM EST
Letds chat soon
#SeesawChat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
We should "chat"!!!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @FoleyKev
JPatanio
Dec 8 @ 7:15 PM EST
Never thought of it that way, will try it!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @vlkerlin
vlkerlin
Dec 8 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1 interesting AUS curriculum digital technology makes no reference to coding so have to use it in diverse ways to be relevant
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
Thanks I will check it out! I knew this was the place to get ideas!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @EHSMrsJ
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
Have been using Dash and a Dot for before school coding club Wonder League competitions
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
Can't beat a
#seesawchat
for great idea-sharing!
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
Thanks I will check it out! I knew this was the place to get ideas!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @EHSMrsJ
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
Ha I teach in a Fr immer classroom. I just call it "language development and oral comprehension" lol
#SeesawChat
In reply to @vlkerlin
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
Q2 is my fave! Not too late to jump in! How did you use the resources at
https://t.co/pkBfoAi4Ht
this week?
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:17 PM EST
A1 - we started
#HourOfCode
with a lesson on commands
#seesawchat
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:17 PM EST
Using
https://t.co/VxdJjBKQ3i
course2 with grade 2 Ss
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:17 PM EST
Before school coding club sounds amazing!
#seesawchat
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
Have been using Dash and a Dot for before school coding club Wonder League competitions
#SeesawChat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:17 PM EST
I also went to a
@code
.org training this summer. It was REALLY good. Their unplugged materials are good for littles. :)
#seesawchat
In reply to @code
mberelson
Dec 8 @ 7:17 PM EST
#SeesawChat
A1. Ss have done lots of
@kodable
on their own. Ss <3 doing non-dig version of directing each other on grid. New word: algorithm
In reply to @kodable
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
So many ideas! I retweet half of the posts just so I can easily find them later. I lose all my post-its...
#SeesawChat
In reply to @iteach5m, @EHSMrsJ
vlkerlin
Dec 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
Very true. The "coding" is the tool to help teach the curriculum content
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt
mberelson
Dec 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
#SeesawChat
A2 - We participated in How To Build An App on Monday morning. :-)
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: Don't forget to check out these resources!
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Dec 7 @ 11:45 AM EST
Let your Ss hear from software engineers working at Seesaw. Check out our recorded webinars!
#csedweek
#HourofCode
https://t.co/lqELsa3w4x
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: we weren't able to watch live, so we watch Adrian's video yesterday afternoon. The kids loved it!
#seesawchat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
Was that at ISTE?
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsHeikes, @code
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
A2 can't wait to hear responses...as already committed with
https://t.co/VxdJjBKQ3i
S accounts :(
#SeesawChat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
A1 We also tried something that was SO MUCH FUN called
#LoopDanceParty
#seesawchat
Dance 1
https://t.co/bn5GWqbWJw
jessicameacham
Dec 6 @ 7:20 PM EST
Vid #1
#LoopDanceParty
4
#HourOfCode
--
https://t.co/EEYzr9lpNt
You should try this! You won't regret it.
#1stchat
#elemcode
#unplugged
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
No, we have a trainer right here in MN. She travels all over! :)
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @code
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
I'll get you her contact.
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @code
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:20 PM EST
A2: Missed the webinars? Videos are at
https://t.co/pkBfoAi4Ht
. Watch w/your Ss, or post the link & let Ps & Ss watch from home!
#seesawchat
Weiss__michelle
Dec 8 @ 7:20 PM EST
Hey there
#seesawchat
! 2nd Grade Teacher from Central Illinois!
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:20 PM EST
A2: Kids had fun brainstorming new Seesaw features!
https://t.co/yh6n8MbLGQ
#seesawchat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:20 PM EST
How did I miss this? I want in! Doing MAEd in Tech Integration and taking Adv Coding next semester. So excited!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsHeikes, @code
Weiss__michelle
Dec 8 @ 7:21 PM EST
A1: I love Robot Turtles! A board game version of coding for kiddos
#seesawchat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:21 PM EST
How I feel when it's time for a
#SeesawChat
Weiss__michelle
Dec 8 @ 7:20 PM EST
Hey there
#seesawchat
! 2nd Grade Teacher from Central Illinois!
RaRaPenguin
Dec 8 @ 7:22 PM EST
A2: Haven't been able to do any this week. Need to go back & watch some of the webinars.
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:22 PM EST
I watched it with big kids, too! Such a cool way to bring coding into the classroom.
#seesawchat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2: we weren't able to watch live, so we watch Adrian's video yesterday afternoon. The kids loved it!
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:23 PM EST
Q3 is on the way in one more minute....
#seesawchat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:23 PM EST
And a great way for them to connect it to something they LOVE -
@Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ, @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:24 PM EST
Time for Q3! Share your favorite coding resources!
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:24 PM EST
Nice!
@mberelson
We do Mannequin Challenge when we're waiting outside the door to go into our specials classes!
#seesawchat
In reply to @mberelson
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:24 PM EST
Thanks! That helps. Usually create fake account to practice first, but haven't had time... Jumping right in tomorrow!
#seesawchat
In reply to @baxter2g
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:24 PM EST
A3: lol, I think I already answered that one. :)
#seesawchat
Weiss__michelle
Dec 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
A3: Scratch is so user-friendly for so many ages of kids!
#seesawchat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
Wait. I think I did too!
#SeesawChat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:24 PM EST
A3: lol, I think I already answered that one. :)
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
A3: Kodable has been a hit in 2nd grade!
#seesawchat
mrteachersir
Dec 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
#seesawchat
what are some cool things people are doing using seesaw with upper elem?
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2- I have it saved, as we couldn't watch it live; I watched it muted while in a mtg yesterday...LOL-- will watch w/ Ss later
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:26 PM EST
A3: 1st & 2nd graders have had a blast w/Code Boogie! Who doesn't love a dancing elf??
https://t.co/FEanIvSE5I
#seesawchat
Weiss__michelle
Dec 8 @ 7:26 PM EST
@StefaniePitzer
Have you used Kodable yet? Looks awesome!
#seesawchat
In reply to @StefaniePitzer
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
A3: Kodable has been a hit in 2nd grade!
#seesawchat
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:26 PM EST
A3 we use Dahs bad Dot,
https://t.co/VxdJjBKQ3i
, Lightbot app, scratch Jr.,
#SeesawChat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:26 PM EST
A3 Scratch Jr. Playing "programmer" and "robot" to practice giving/following directions. Robot Turtles board game.
#SeesawChat
RaRaPenguin
Dec 8 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3: Still beginner & use markers w
@Ozobot
&
@WonderWorkshop
blocky w Dash & Dot just briefly & simply played w
@ScratchJr
.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @OZOBOT, @WonderWorkshop, @ScratchJr
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3- if you have ipads, my Ss would totally recommend
@boxislandgame
- - they are hooked!
#seesawchat
In reply to @boxislandgame
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:27 PM EST
If you still need some ideas & resources to start coding, check out these
#hourofcode
TpT freebies:
https://t.co/8yDowfouPU
#seesawchat
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3 also tried Tynker last week and Ss enjoyed it.
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:27 PM EST
Thanks for the tip, Jessica!
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:27 PM EST
A3- if you have ipads, my Ss would totally recommend
@boxislandgame
- - they are hooked!
#seesawchat
In reply to @boxislandgame
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:28 PM EST
RT Q3. Not too late to join
#seesawchat
!
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:24 PM EST
Time for Q3! Share your favorite coding resources!
#seesawchat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:28 PM EST
A3 Putting this out into universe: thinking about writing grant for Bee Bots next year. The mat gets me the Fr lang devel piece!
#SeesawChat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:29 PM EST
A3 - tried this last year, and it prompted me to buy a new
@ozobot
(Ozobot Bit) for when we use the addicting Ozoblockly
#seesawchat
In reply to @OZOBOT
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:29 PM EST
What age level? How much English?
#seesawchat
In reply to @jessicameacham, @boxislandgame
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:30 PM EST
Okay so doing it in small groups then!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @baxter2g
mrteachersir
Dec 8 @ 7:30 PM EST
The goal is to make learning visible.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ, @padlet
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:30 PM EST
A3 - Ollie and
@Sphero
are engaging coding tools too!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Sphero
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:31 PM EST
A3: My big kids have loved this:
https://t.co/0oUBS35MyU
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:31 PM EST
Q4 in one minute....
#seesawchat
mickie_mueller
Dec 8 @ 7:31 PM EST
A3: Hey
#SeesawChat
! Stopping by to share my coding
@LiveBinders
. Lots of great resources!
https://t.co/ffCUV1IJtt
In reply to @LiveBinders
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:31 PM EST
1st - It's pretty non verbal (the game)...it's strategic, Ss have to add code commands
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @boxislandgame
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:31 PM EST
Putting them on my list! My district also has a grant program
#SeesawChat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:32 PM EST
Q4 is up! How do you use Seesaw to save & share your students' coding?
#seesawchat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:32 PM EST
Perfect! Adding to my list now :)
#SeesawChat
In reply to @jessicameacham, @boxislandgame
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:32 PM EST
Maybe you meant WRITTEN English-sorry
#seesawchat
I'd say limited but I'd have to check. 1st 10 levels R free
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @boxislandgame
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
So many wonderful resources being shared in
#seesawchat
right now!
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
A4: Since big kids lose papers, we saved coding certificates to Seesaw instead...in a folder designated for
#hourofcode
.
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
A4- My Ss, on their own accord, are taking screenshots of games to share success with other Ss and Ps (and me)
#seesawchat
RaRaPenguin
Dec 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
A4: Haven't saved any in
@Seesaw
yet but can see how easy it would be have a
#coding
folder for Ss projects.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
Both! Welcome to the land of immersion school. I'm downloading now so I'll check. Thx!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @jessicameacham, @boxislandgame
Weiss__michelle
Dec 8 @ 7:34 PM EST
@GoogleIsMyBFF
Do we get certificates tomorrow? I'd love to share them with families using Seesaw
#seesawchat
In reply to @GoogleIsMyBFF
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
A4: Since big kids lose papers, we saved coding certificates to Seesaw instead...in a folder designated for
#hourofcode
.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:34 PM EST
Folders are my favorite!
#seesawchat
RaRaPenguin
Dec 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
A4: Haven't saved any in
@Seesaw
yet but can see how easy it would be have a
#coding
folder for Ss projects.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:34 PM EST
Do you & your Ss know how to use Folders in
@Seesaw
? It's a great way to organize coding projects!
https://t.co/lkrCSXjKBE
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:35 PM EST
My Ss do this for other app certificates as well!
#seesawchat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:35 PM EST
Come and chat with us if you love
#hourofcode
or
@Seesaw
!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
So many wonderful resources being shared in
#seesawchat
right now!
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:36 PM EST
Folders are invaluable! Label mine w/ our bizarre report card headings so Ps quickly figure out how to support
#SeesawChat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ, @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:36 PM EST
Here are some ways I use folders in
@Seesaw
:
https://t.co/AD3EixMagu
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
@Mlle_Schmidt
,
@mrskalthoff
is the trainer for
@codeorg
in MN. She was GREAT!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @mrskalthoff, @codeorg
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
I love that taking screenshots & adding them to
@Seesaw
is so intuitive for your students!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
A4- My Ss, on their own accord, are taking screenshots of games to share success with other Ss and Ps (and me)
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
I learned to be much more specific when organizing folders! Ex. Don't just label math - label division practice!
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:36 PM EST
Here are some ways I use folders in
@Seesaw
:
https://t.co/AD3EixMagu
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
Oh, I met her at ISTE! She's awesome! A training would be amazing though
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsHeikes, @mrskalthoff, @codeorg
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
@EHSMrsJAnd
I love hearing their oral language skills - summarizing, vocabulary, etc!
#seesawchat
THANK YOU,
@Seesaw
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
Q5 is up in one minute....
#seesawchat
mrs_weldy
Dec 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
I really like that idea! Makes parent communication even better!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @EHSMrsJ
RaRaPenguin
Dec 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
Sorry. Have to head out early. Can't wait to check back. So many great resources!!!!
#bathtime
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
Thank you, indeed!
@Seesaw
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
@EHSMrsJAnd
I love hearing their oral language skills - summarizing, vocabulary, etc!
#seesawchat
THANK YOU,
@Seesaw
In reply to @Seesaw
MrsBremTweets
Dec 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
Kara from NC joining in late --we were visiting Santa! Started coding w/Ss this week & excited to learn more!
#SeesawChat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
How exciting!!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @MrsBremTweets
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
Ready for Q5? Tell us what's next for your students!
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
Good Tip. I should have known this after renaming all my
@plickers
folders. LOL
#seesawchat
In reply to @iteach5m, @plickers
mrskalthoff
Dec 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
Let's set one up!!
@Mlle_Schmidt
Direct message me your email and we can talk logistics! They are Free
#seesawchat
@MrsHeikes
@codeorg
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @MrsHeikes, @codeorg
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5: I need to learn from you,
#seesawchat
tweeps! I haven't typically incorporated coding year-round. Give me ideas!
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:41 PM EST
A5 - apps remain available on Chromebooks and iPads all year after
#HourOfCode
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:41 PM EST
Q5: We are trying to partner with our HS students to work w/ us on coding! Problem is logistics, but maybe in the new year!
#SeesawChat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:41 PM EST
It is automatically in French bc my iPads are! WIN!!!!!!
#highlightoftheday
#SeesawChat
In reply to @jessicameacham, @boxislandgame
mrskalthoff
Dec 8 @ 7:42 PM EST
The bluebot hive is on its way for each of our 9 elementary schools!! I can't wait!!
#seesawchat
#hourofcode
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:42 PM EST
This is a great idea, though. Maybe I could work on something similar! Thanks, Brenda!
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:41 PM EST
Q5: We are trying to partner with our HS students to work w/ us on coding! Problem is logistics, but maybe in the new year!
#SeesawChat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:43 PM EST
A5: I am trying to make Monday afternoons from 2:15-3:05 my coding time, and anytime during choice.
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:43 PM EST
Great!! I could have used you today...one of our new Kindles somehow loaded in French! LOL
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @boxislandgame
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:44 PM EST
A5: My drawback is I'm in a K-1 building, so no buddies to partner up with. HS lets out at 2:20, so IF they want to come....
#seesawchat
mrskalthoff
Dec 8 @ 7:44 PM EST
A5: I received a grant this year to create scope/sequence K-5 on Computational Thinking check it out
https://t.co/ws3ju8iyrS
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:44 PM EST
I will let you know how it goes. Having a hard time getting organized this year! I blame it on our new construction!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
mickie_mueller
Dec 8 @ 7:45 PM EST
A5: Try using Scratch to move beyond
#HourofCode
. Give students a writing prompt or story starter and they code a story!
#SeesawChat
MrsBremTweets
Dec 8 @ 7:45 PM EST
A5:Just starting coding--journaling as reflection. Starting w/
https://t.co/ZReqqYXLJS
Ss share how they used critical thinking.
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
Ready for Q5? Tell us what's next for your students!
#seesawchat
mrskalthoff
Dec 8 @ 7:45 PM EST
Angie- Central MN jumping in late to
#seesawchat
CS Fundamentals facilitator for
@codeorg
in MN! Let me know if you want to host a workshop
In reply to @codeorg
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:45 PM EST
Love this idea! Thank You!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @mickie_mueller
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:45 PM EST
Thanks for joining in!!! :)
#seesawchat
In reply to @mrskalthoff, @codeorg
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:46 PM EST
This. ⬇️ Thanks for sharing, Mickie!
#seesawchat
mickie_mueller
Dec 8 @ 7:45 PM EST
A5: Try using Scratch to move beyond
#HourofCode
. Give students a writing prompt or story starter and they code a story!
#SeesawChat
mrs_weldy
Dec 8 @ 7:46 PM EST
A5: I will set aside time for this because the problem solving skills, mathematical reasoning and language are SO essential!
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:46 PM EST
Wow! Thanks for sharing this
#seesawchat
In reply to @mrskalthoff
MrsBremTweets
Dec 8 @ 7:46 PM EST
Know anyone in NC that can help me out?
#SeesawChat
In reply to @mrskalthoff, @codeorg
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
A5 Capture the kingdom with Dash. S teams get 5 rounds to code to cards on grid area. 6th turn, code Dash to opposite kingdom.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
Last question in two minutes, but you're going to love it!
#seesawchat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
Ooooh, this is cool!
#seesawchat
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
A5 Capture the kingdom with Dash. S teams get 5 rounds to code to cards on grid area. 6th turn, code Dash to opposite kingdom.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
Love this, Pauline! Thanks for sharing pics!
#seesawchat
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
A5 Capture the kingdom with Dash. S teams get 5 rounds to code to cards on grid area. 6th turn, code Dash to opposite kingdom.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:48 PM EST
Last question but it's a good one! Tell us how your students are using all of the wonderful new
@Seesaw
features!
#seesawchat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:49 PM EST
A5 Sorry was on my fifth level of
@boxislandgame
. Guess what we know is coming next! Thx
@jessicameacham
#seesawchat
In reply to @boxislandgame, @jessicameacham
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:49 PM EST
Aaaahhhh...this made me laugh...A lot!
#seesawchat
Soon you'll be buying the next levels.
#totallyworthit
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @boxislandgame
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:50 PM EST
A6: With the new labels feature, my Ss can do their
#booksnaps
right from Seesaw!
https://t.co/Wsa9rVnxvW
#seesawchat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:50 PM EST
#SeesawChat
A6
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:50 PM EST
Q6: used labels to explain how to divide and parts of problem! Great assessment
https://t.co/p2x6K2VjIz
#SeesawChat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:50 PM EST
A5 We'll be doing
@codeorg
We're just going for it next week!!! Thx
@baxter2g
@MrsHeikes
@mrskalthoff
#SeesawChat
In reply to @codeorg, @baxter2g, @MrsHeikes, @mrskalthoff
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:51 PM EST
Who know boxes could be so engaging, besides my cats?!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @boxislandgame
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:51 PM EST
I love the little box imprints they leave when moving
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @boxislandgame
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:51 PM EST
YAAAAAASSSSSS!!!!!!!
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:51 PM EST
Who know boxes could be so engaging, besides my cats?!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @boxislandgame
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:52 PM EST
Wow. Ridiculously addictive. What do the shells do? And the mean boxes?
#SeesawChat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ, @boxislandgame, @jessicameacham
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
Q6: Used labels to preview a lesson. Students predicted which words would go under each category.
https://t.co/1nAAXIthtj
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
Not sure. I'd have to phone a friend...uh, I mean Student.
#seesawchat
In reply to @Mlle_Schmidt, @EHSMrsJ, @boxislandgame
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
Thanks for sharing your awesome examples, Brenda!
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
Q6: Used labels to preview a lesson. Students predicted which words would go under each category.
https://t.co/1nAAXIthtj
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Dec 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
A6: A student used this to share her idea of a new tool for
@Seesaw
in their Global Coding Class.
#seesawcoders
#SeesawChat
Mlle_Schmidt
Dec 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
Ahhhh! Late for Kindergarten Information Night!!!!!!!!!! Love you all. Later!
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
Love this, Kara!!
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Dec 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
A6: A student used this to share her idea of a new tool for
@Seesaw
in their Global Coding Class.
#seesawcoders
#SeesawChat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:54 PM EST
Someone posted on FB a great way to do a worksheet - slide the words to alphabetize - who was that?
#seesawchat
pls217
Dec 8 @ 7:55 PM EST
TY
#SeesawChat
for your sharing. Great chat
AndyLarson36
Dec 8 @ 7:55 PM EST
A6 I put out a variety of different number text boxes and my Ss had to move them to the appropriate places on a number line.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:55 PM EST
A6: ⬇️
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 1 @ 1:31 PM EST
I'm excited to do our magnet word activities right in
@Seesaw
! The labels make perfect word magnets for poems, sorting, & more!
#seesawchat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:56 PM EST
Eric Robinson on our FB group - sorry - can't get the link now. I'll snag it later.
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Dec 8 @ 7:56 PM EST
A6: Another student used the pointer feature on her own last week before I shared the new features! 💕
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/DQ6RI7n2sz
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 7:56 PM EST
A6: I am so going to "borrow" this idea! Love it!
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:55 PM EST
A6: ⬇️
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 1 @ 1:31 PM EST
I'm excited to do our magnet word activities right in
@Seesaw
! The labels make perfect word magnets for poems, sorting, & more!
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:57 PM EST
A6: ⬇️
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 2 @ 12:42 PM EST
Ss can turn off the Background on labels in
@Seesaw
to enhance any photo w/emoji! Perfect for science, SS, or decorating a 🎄!
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:58 PM EST
Love hearing this, about kids figuring it out before the grownups!
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Dec 8 @ 7:56 PM EST
A6: Another student used the pointer feature on her own last week before I shared the new features! 💕
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/DQ6RI7n2sz
mrskalthoff
Dec 8 @ 7:58 PM EST
Check this out
https://t.co/IXkmdmNPQ2
if you can't connect with anyone, I can fly out and lead one :)
#seesawchat
#hourofcode
In reply to @MrsBremTweets, @codeorg
mrskalthoff
Dec 8 @ 7:58 PM EST
It's a big plan and I am dreaming big, we have to start somewhere!!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @jessicameacham
MrsGadtke
Dec 8 @ 7:58 PM EST
Looks like an awesome
#SeesawChat
@EHSMrsJ
great work! Looking forward to seeing my MN Seesaw peeps at
#ties16
next week!
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
mrs_weldy
Dec 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
My kiddos LOVE the labeling feature! We have used it a ton already! It is so easy to use and they also love the arrow feature.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
Thanks for an awesome
#seesawchat
, friends! Hope you got some great new ideas & resources! Don't forget to follow others to grow your PLN!
MrsBremTweets
Dec 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
.
@Seesaw
is so intuitive. One of the many features I love about it! 💕
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:58 PM EST
Love hearing this, about kids figuring it out before the grownups!
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Dec 8 @ 7:56 PM EST
A6: Another student used the pointer feature on her own last week before I shared the new features! 💕
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/DQ6RI7n2sz
AndyLarson36
Dec 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
A3 I used Hopscotch with my G/T students to start them seeing the difficulties of writing code. They struggled, but had fun.
#seesawchat
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
I agree! It's been a huge hit!
#seesawchat
In reply to @mrs_weldy
participatelrn
Dec 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
Miss
#seesawchat
, or want to reflect further on the conversation? View transcripts & resources at
https://t.co/qYXVRr6qlS
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
This is precious! Thanks for sharing!
#seesawchat
mrs_weldy
Dec 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
My kiddos LOVE the labeling feature! We have used it a ton already! It is so easy to use and they also love the arrow feature.
#seesawchat
jessicameacham
Dec 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
I've always wanted to attend a TIES event. Someday?!
#myoldstompingrounds
#seesawchat
In reply to @MrsGadtke, @EHSMrsJ
iteach5m
Dec 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
Great chat! As always, great resources to use! Thanks!
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
Thanks for an awesome
#seesawchat
, friends! Hope you got some great new ideas & resources! Don't forget to follow others to grow your PLN!
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 8:00 PM EST
Please come!!!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @jessicameacham, @MrsGadtke, @EHSMrsJ
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
Thanks for the fantastic chat tonight!
@EHSMrsJ
Thanks for moderating!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
AndyLarson36
Dec 8 @ 8:03 PM EST
A4 my students programmed our
@ozobots
to go at different speeds and directions around their tracks, then posted the vids.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 8:04 PM EST
@EHSMrsJ
You've been quoted in my
#Storify
story
#SeesawChat
Dec. 8, 2016
https://t.co/3aIXxCXNxU
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
@baxter2g
@vlkerlin
@iteach5m
@mberelson
@FoleyKev
You've been quoted in my
#Storify
story
#SeesawChat
Dec. 8, 2016
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In reply to @baxter2g, @vlkerlin, @iteach5m, @mberelson, @FoleyKev
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
@pls217
@MrsHeikes
@Mlle_Schmidt
@RaRaPenguin
You've been quoted in my
#Storify
story
#SeesawChat
Dec. 8, 2016
https://t.co/3aIXxCXNxU
In reply to @pls217, @MrsHeikes, @Mlle_Schmidt, @RaRaPenguin
AkbarAl36514744
Dec 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
Walter Camp All-American
#SeesawChat
John Tavares Thorpe
#hardball
https://t.co/d06Omp5pjN
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 8:05 PM EST
My pleasure! Nothing I love more than
@Twitter
and
@Seesaw
! 😉
#seesawchat
In reply to @twitter, @Seesaw
MrsHeikes
Dec 8 @ 8:01 PM EST
Thanks for the fantastic chat tonight!
@EHSMrsJ
Thanks for moderating!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ
AndyLarson36
Dec 8 @ 8:06 PM EST
My bad, should have been
@OZOBOT
my tagging doesn't seem to be working well today...
#SeesawChat
In reply to @OZOBOT
TTMobile_us
Dec 8 @ 8:07 PM EST
#SeesawChat
is now trending in USA, ranking 50
EHSMrsJ
Dec 8 @ 8:10 PM EST
Miss
#SeesawChat
? Here's the
@Storify
story:
https://t.co/3aIXxCXNxU
.
In reply to @Storify
charlatanFT
Dec 8 @ 8:11 PM EST
#SeesawChat
is now trending topic in United States. Get insights with Charlatan for Twitter.
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teacherweiss
Dec 8 @ 8:28 PM EST
@dianepeterson01
@hergetclass
@Javadobbs
#seesawchat
is where it's at! Loads of cool ideas shared daily.
In reply to @dianepeterson01, @hergetclass, @Javadobbs