#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 March 8, 2018
7:00 PM EST

  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:00 PM EST
    It's #SeesawChat Time! Today we’re sharing ways to use Seesaw for Goal Setting and Reflection in the classroom.
  • Seesaw - Moderator Mar 8 @ 7:00 PM EST
    It’s time for #seesawchat! Join us for an hour to learn and share! @mrserinjewell is hosting and will tweet the questions.
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:01 PM EST
    Let’s start with introductions! Where are you from and what is your role on your campus? #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:02 PM EST
    This is my 16th year of teaching--8 years high school English, & 8 years Middle School Gifted & Talented. I live in Frisco, TX--just north of Dallas. When I'm not in the classroom I'm a full-time wife and mom to two spirited boys. #SeesawChat
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:02 PM EST
    From San Antonio, Texas. I am a first grade teacher, avid Seesaw user and overall tech for education lover! #SeesawChat
  • Jordan_priestle Mar 8 @ 7:02 PM EST
    Hello! Im Jordan from Auckland, New Zealand! Im the lead ICT teacher at my school, Seesaw ambassador & founder of Seesawchatnz! #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
    If you’re new here it’s easy to participate. Read Q1, start a new tweet with A1 and include #SeesawChat in your tweet.
  • welovetolearn Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Hi! Allison Ponce, 3rd grade dual language teacher using Seesaw for the first time this school year and loving it! #SeesawChat
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Hi I’m Mindy! I’m a DeafEd PPCD teacher from Texas! Super excited to learn from so many great minds tonight! Seesawchats are my favorite! #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
    I first was introduced to @Seesaw through my son's Kindergarten teacher and love using it with my middle schoolers! #seesawchat
    In reply to @Seesaw
  • DonnaWells50 Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Donna, Instructional Technology Facilitator, serving elementary schools in Burke County, NC #seesawchat
  • ElizabethKachur Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
    New Jersey , kindergarten teacher #SeesawChat
  • ash_kate3 Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Hello Im ash from New Zealand and my role on campus is being the baby of campus as I am the youngest. #seesawchat
  • MsClassNSession Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Hello #seesawchat! My name is Stephanie and I am an Instructional Technology Coach from SC. Also, a proud Seesaw Ambassador.
  • BethHajder Mar 8 @ 7:03 PM EST
    Beth from RI. First grade teacher in MA. #SeesawChat
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Hey everyone Sophia 2nd Grade T from outside Chicago #seesawchat
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:04 PM EST
    I'm Joan 1st year student in education from NZ #seesawchat
  • EdTechJulieJ Mar 8 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Welcome to #seesawchat! We are excited to learn and share with you for an hour! I'm Julie from Seesaw!
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:04 PM EST
    Heya! Emily, Instructional Coach in Johnston County, NC! #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Here we go! Q1: How do you use goal-setting and reflection to shape student’s learning in your classroom? #SeesawChat
  • smanhart4 Mar 8 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Hi! Shawna here. MS Band T. Currently working through year #21 in my district. :) Excited to hang out tonight! #seesawchat
  • kmcclurecoleman Mar 8 @ 7:05 PM EST
    This is my 21st year teaching. 19 as an elementary PE Specialist. This is my 2nd year as an instructional tech specialist and a health and PE support specialist. I live in Issaquah, WA near Seattle. #seesawchat
  • MsClassNSession Mar 8 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Happy #InternationalWomensDay! #seesawchat
    In reply to @MrssmithOP220
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:05 PM EST
    Meeeee too! On the Ambassador front, that is :) #seesawchat
    In reply to @MsClassNSession
  • patty_509 Mar 8 @ 7:06 PM EST
    I’m Patty from 1st grade in Kansas. SeesawAmbassador 💚#seesawchat
  • ash_kate3 Mar 8 @ 7:06 PM EST
    I use goal setting and goal reflection to encourage children to work hard and see that they will be rewarded for their hard work by knowing that they have achieved their goals. #seesawchat
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:06 PM EST
    A1: Let students curate their own portfolio, captioning their posts with standards or learning targets so they can monitor their progress #SeesawChat
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:07 PM EST
    A1 I use the folders feature in @Seesaw for Ss different goals. They post to the folder when completing activities involving the goal and then Ss AND Ps can go back and watch their growth on that goal #SeesawChat
  • MsClassNSession Mar 8 @ 7:07 PM EST
    Wow! Enjoy your trip. #seesawchat
    In reply to @mrserinjewell, @Seesaw
  • ElizabethKachur Mar 8 @ 7:07 PM EST
    A1: Just began using goal setting and reflection in my kindergarten class, it is a difficult skill for some. Writing and reading goals is our main focus for this new skill. #SeesawChat
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:07 PM EST
    A1 I use goal setting to motivate students to challenge themselves and see their hard work payoff- I use in reading and math mostly! #seesawchat
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:07 PM EST
    :) #seesawchat
    In reply to @mrserinjewell
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
    That's a great way to organize the goals! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @mindyesch, @Seesaw
  • MrsBWallick Mar 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
    I’m Bree and am a kindergarten teacher in Indiana. #seesawchat
    In reply to @mrserinjewell
  • BethHajder Mar 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A1. We have only been using @Seesaw since September, but we did use the goal setting activity in January. We record ourselves reading- so having students reflect on their fluency has been one of my goals. Ss arr also able to see their own growth. #SeesawChat
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A2: Kids set their own personal goals for math, reading, behavior, etc. It helps them know where they are & where they are going. I love that every student can tell you what they are working on getting better at. #seesawchat
  • Olivia_Gray2000 Mar 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A1. Get students to make a list of goals they want to hit by the end of the term. When the term is over get them to look over what they wrote and see what improvements they've made. Compliments are also great!! #Seesaw #seesawchat
  • ElizabethKachur Mar 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A1: since the students have been quite opinionated about what they would like to work on, I am following their lead. #SeesawChat
  • welovetolearn Mar 8 @ 7:08 PM EST
    A1 we mostly have done goal setting paper/pencil with calendars & bar graphs, so I’m curious to learn from others (especially ideas for limited # of classroom devices) #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:09 PM EST
    It sure it! I have a Kindergartner, but it's amazing for him to see his progress! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @ElizabethKachur
  • MrsAshleyBFort Mar 8 @ 7:09 PM EST
    Hey, y'all! I'm Ashley, digital learning coach & @Seesaw Ambassador from SC! #SeesawChat
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:09 PM EST
    How is that working for the kids? Do they see their fluency getting better? Is confidence increasing also? #seesawchat
    In reply to @BethHajder, @Seesaw
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:09 PM EST
    It seems like those subjects naturally lend themselves to goal setting. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @MrssmithOP220
  • Jordan_priestle Mar 8 @ 7:10 PM EST
    A1: Seesaw is great for sharing their goals and reflections that happen in class. Through photos, videos & recordings of their voice, notes & commenting. #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:10 PM EST
    That's awesome--I'm sure the parents love seeing that, too! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @BethHajder, @Seesaw
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:10 PM EST
    A2 At the beg. of year, we do long term goal setting, too and make videos with @DoInk about what they want to do with their lives and how they plan to get there. #seesawchat
  • kmcclurecoleman Mar 8 @ 7:10 PM EST
    Goal setting has been an important part of teaching PE. Students learn to set fitness goals that help them build life long health habits. #seesawchat
  • JillBinks Mar 8 @ 7:10 PM EST
    Jill Binks in Issaquah-i teach 5th Grade and am the ed tech lead for my building. Late and only here for 10 minutes-it’s the 5th grade concert! #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:10 PM EST
    I love that you use it for behavior, too! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @khurlbertne
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Q2 in one minute! #SeesawChat
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:11 PM EST
    A1. Get students to set their goals in the beginning of the term and reflect on them half way through the term is over to ensure students are on the right track - This would ensure students are motivated #seesawchat
  • JillBinks Mar 8 @ 7:11 PM EST
    A1: my favorite way to use Seesaw for reflection is to show improvement on math tests. Ss love to record themselves correcting a mistake-and parents love the thoughtfulness of it! #SeesawChat
  • kosienm Mar 8 @ 7:11 PM EST
    Got home late! Going to catch up...Hi! Michelle from Carol Stream, IL #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
    Q2: What format do you use to help students structure their goals? (i.e. SMART, Vision-Board, To-Do Lists, etc.) #SeesawChat
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
    I love this! Teaching them that making mistakes is part of the learning process! #seesawchat
    In reply to @JillBinks
  • MrsBWallick Mar 8 @ 7:12 PM EST
    I’m Bree—kindergarten teacher and Seesaw Ambassador from Indiana. Looking forward to exploring this topic. #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:13 PM EST
    That's awesome! I've been doing the same this year with @DietBet and @Stepbet and love how it keeps me motivated. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @kmcclurecoleman, @DietBet, @StepBet
  • JillBinks Mar 8 @ 7:13 PM EST
    I love that! Sometimes yes so hard to come back to goals student set. #seesawchat
    In reply to @Olivia_Gray2000
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:13 PM EST
    @MrsUhShafer this sounds fun! :) #seesawchat
  • ash_kate3 Mar 8 @ 7:13 PM EST
    A2. For myself I enjoy using to do lists, however for the students I would probably use smart because this format makes goal setting very precise and achievable. #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:13 PM EST
    That's great! I love the record feature for the younger kiddos! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @JillBinks
  • JillBinks Mar 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
    So important-especially in math and in the community I’m in where one mistake is the end of the world #seesawchat
    In reply to @mindyesch
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
    Me too! Mistakes are the best part of learning. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @mindyesch, @JillBinks
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
    A2 I have created scales of reading levels, math skill progression, etc. I use reflection pieces with each scale where students can describe what they plan to do to get there. They are print tools that I just add to Seesaw and kids can draw and record on. #seesawchat
  • awarrenedtech Mar 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
    Hi, I teach 1st grade and I am excited to join in on tje conversation. #SeesawChat
  • MsClassNSession Mar 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
    A1: I want Ss to set goals that are realistic, but stretch their thinking. For reflection: BLOGGING or journaling! #SeesawChat
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
    So I think I know SMART but am wondering how you’d use it for goals?? #seesawchat
    In reply to @ash_kate3
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:15 PM EST
    Ss should understand that even teachers make mistakes... that’s how we grow! Making it a part of their every day learning/reflecting is teaching them a life skill! #seesawchat
    In reply to @JillBinks
  • Jordan_priestle Mar 8 @ 7:15 PM EST
    A2: My school uses SMART goals alongside progressions that are set out by the school leaders. We also use the inquiry process to help shape the direction of our goals & future #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
    We just did that the other night with my son when he tried drawing a square and ended up with a rectangle. He fixed it right there in @Seesaw #SeesawChat
    In reply to @JillBinks, @mindyesch, @Seesaw
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
    A2 I use lots of graphic organizers and charts/graphs for students to track goals. Sometimes when they try and make their own goal they are unrealistic. Littles can't determine achievability #seesawchat
  • MsClassNSession Mar 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
    A2: Usually SMART goals; for me they seem a little more manageable #SeesawChat
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
    Ahhh ... so do you add as photo, pdf, or what? That’s a good idea that I’m stealin.. err I mean borrowing :) #seesawchat
    In reply to @khurlbertne
  • JillBinks Mar 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
    A2: we set goals that are achievable and not based on a grade. It needs to include how to measure success as well. Example: I want to improve multiplying fractions. I will practice by solving 3 problems accurately on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s. #SeesawChat
  • awarrenedtech Mar 8 @ 7:16 PM EST
    A1 Students love adding comments and looking at other students videos and work. #SeesawChat
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:17 PM EST
    Exactly! Feel free. The best ideas come that way. LOL! #seesawchat
    In reply to @hargrove_edu
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
    Q3 in one minute! #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
    I have this poster in my class: #SeesawChat
    In reply to @hargrove_edu, @ash_kate3
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
  • JillBinks Mar 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
    I would LOVE if we could upload pictures of a rubric in comments so that Ss could comment feedback tied to the rubric easily 🤞#seesawchat
    In reply to @awarrenedtech
  • MrsAshleyBFort Mar 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A1 Last year my Ss and I look at data together to decide what they wished to work on to make gains in math and reading. #SeesawChat
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A2. I quite like the idea of vision-board #seesaw #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
    I just love the structure of a #SmartGoal #SeesawChat
    In reply to @Jordan_priestle
  • Olivia_Gray2000 Mar 8 @ 7:18 PM EST
    A2. Getting each child to make a target for themselves and then accompany it with an action plan in order to hit that particular goal. Can reflect each week to ensure little steps are being taken in order to hit their desired goal. #seesaw #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
    Q3: “Sketch your Goals” is a ready-made activity you can use through @Seesaw What success have you had with students using this activity? (Screenshots welcome!) #SeesawChat
  • BethHajder Mar 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
    A2 We are just starting goal setting with my 1st graders. I think a to do list would work best for them. When I taught 2nd we would set SMART fluency goals together and plan what they needed to do in order to achieve their goal #SeesawChat
  • ash_kate3 Mar 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
    Hmm what is this? #seesawchat
    In reply to @joan_ualika
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
    My students are LOVING commenting on each others goals lately. Super cute. Things like "I know you can do it!" So awesome to see them encourage each other. #seesawchat
    In reply to @awarrenedtech
  • hargrove_edu Mar 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
    Omg... @Seesaw for Ss to monitor their own reading fluency. Why didn’t I think of that?! #seesawchat
    • BethHajder Mar 8 @ 7:14 PM EST
      My higher Rs will listen to their recording and often say that they need to practice more, or they will ask to re-record the next day. My emergent Rs are so excited when they’re feel ready to record. They start with HFW; now reading level B/C books. I love the 😀in their videos
      In reply to @hargrove_edu, @Seesaw
  • JillBinks Mar 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
    I learned from @LizaRickey #seesawchat
    In reply to @kmcclurecoleman, @LizaRickey
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:19 PM EST
    I like to call it recycling... #SeesawChat
    In reply to @hargrove_edu, @khurlbertne
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A3: This is a pretty good example of what I have my kids do--they sketch the goals, then at the next unit review I have kids update the progress they are making OR set new goals. #SeesawChat @Seesaw
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:20 PM EST
    A3: This an example of a goal one of my students made using a text box instead of the "Sketch Your Goals" activity. (I always give the option for words or pictures) The kiddo also went back to update progress. #SeesawChat @Seesaw
  • Seesaw - Moderator Mar 8 @ 7:20 PM EST
    Use this Activity to help your students set a goal! #seesawchat https://t.co/4oK9RzroPc
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:20 PM EST
    Oooh, that would be awesome! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @JillBinks, @awarrenedtech
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A3: One last example of a goal, then going back and updating the goals. (I guess my middle schoolers really need more sleep!) I encouraged this kiddo to make a new goal, and to be more specific about HOW they can improve how much sleep they get. :) #SeesawChat @Seesaw
  • JillBinks Mar 8 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A3: I haven’t done this but I think I saw it under activities? My Ss would LOVE this since we have touch screen laptops with pens #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:21 PM EST
    I know, it's a different way of organizing it, but I think it would work for my middle schoolers. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @joan_ualika
  • kmcclurecoleman Mar 8 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A2. My students learned to set fitness goals using the SMART goal method. It was helpful way to teach them to be specific and set goals that are attainable. Here is an example of what they used. #seesawchat
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:21 PM EST
    #seesawchat
    In reply to @ash_kate3
  • awarrenedtech Mar 8 @ 7:21 PM EST
    A2 I have sets of different Seesaw activities for them during a unit of study. Students set goals base on when they can achieve. It makes it more manageable. #SeesawChat
  • MrsAshleyBFort Mar 8 @ 7:22 PM EST
    My Ss did this too! I used it with all of my Ss to improve reading fluency. They could really here what thy needed to work on when they listened back to themselves! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @BethHajder, @Seesaw
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:22 PM EST
    I know--that's why I love this community of leaders and learners! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @hargrove_edu, @Seesaw
  • kosienm Mar 8 @ 7:22 PM EST
    A2: Anyone have an example of what they're doing with primary students? (2nd grade maybe) #seesawchat
  • Olivia_Gray2000 Mar 8 @ 7:23 PM EST
    A3. In my first year studying primary education, haven't had any experience in a classroom yet:) #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:23 PM EST
    It is great to do at the start of a semester or a new unit. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @JillBinks
  • awarrenedtech Mar 8 @ 7:23 PM EST
    A3 I haven't uses the "Sketch Your Goals" activity yet. #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:24 PM EST
    I've also seen them more like a collage of images. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @joan_ualika, @ash_kate3
  • talbotta0803 Mar 8 @ 7:24 PM EST
    I’m Ashley, a kindergarten teacher from NC! #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:24 PM EST
    That's a great way of organizing! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @awarrenedtech
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
    Q4 in one minute! #SeesawChat
  • Seesaw - Moderator Mar 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
    Use this Activity to help your students set their goals! #seesawchat https://t.co/biIYmcuNeP
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
    It's sooooo easy to use, esp. that it is ready made! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @awarrenedtech
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
    2nd Grade example of fluency and self reflection sheet- first pic is of passage and recording 2nd pic (in the same post)is the reflection sheet by student #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:26 PM EST
    Q4: I like to have students reflect on their previous @Seesaw posts to see growth. What other ways to you document and discuss growth? #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:26 PM EST
    I'm loving this for kids to self-reflect. The faces are the best! #SeesawChat
    • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:25 PM EST
      2nd Grade example of fluency and self reflection sheet- first pic is of passage and recording 2nd pic (in the same post)is the reflection sheet by student #seesawchat
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:27 PM EST
    Love it! #seesawchat
    In reply to @MrssmithOP220
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:28 PM EST
    A4 if you are posting to growth to @Seesaw you could have Ps comment on the growth & differences they are seeing. If you’ve invited other staff to be CoTeachers in your class, they could also comment on the growth #SeesawChat
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:29 PM EST
    A3 we use a chart to document the growth of our fact fluency- parents ❤️ the update on what’s next #seesawchat
  • ash_kate3 Mar 8 @ 7:29 PM EST
    A4. In my classroom I will document and discuss academic growth through having the children sit short, weekly/monthly science, math and english tests and I will show them the progress they are making throughout the year. #seesawchat
  • awarrenedtech Mar 8 @ 7:29 PM EST
    A4 I have the students look at their writing and compare them from the beginning of the school year to what they can do now. #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:29 PM EST
    That's a great idea! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @mindyesch, @Seesaw
  • BethHajder Mar 8 @ 7:29 PM EST
    A3 We did use the sketch your goals activity. We posted them in the hall and will go back and revisit them in April to see if we reached our goal. I also plan to have them reset goals for the end of the year in ELA and Math #SeesawChat
  • ash_kate3 Mar 8 @ 7:30 PM EST
    Adore this idea! I used to look at that myself when I was in primary school. #seesawchat
    In reply to @awarrenedtech
  • kosienm Mar 8 @ 7:30 PM EST
    Our kiddos keep track in their DATA folders - which parents see at conferences & end of year. Hadn't thought of posting that. #seesawchat
    In reply to @MrssmithOP220
  • talbotta0803 Mar 8 @ 7:30 PM EST
    A4: students love looking back on their work. We discuss what more they could have added or change. I use it as a reflection piece #SeesawChat
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:30 PM EST
    A4 At the end of writing units we always do an authors celebration, so why not do a Growth or Goal celebration acknowledging all the hard work and successes happening!! Ps & Staff could be invited to help motivate! #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:30 PM EST
    I love when they go back and see how much growth they've achieved in just a few months. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @awarrenedtech
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:31 PM EST
    A4 Have not done this but I love the idea. Thinking of having kids go back & look at posts from earlier in year to compare how their reading, writing, thinking, etc. has changed & do a new post using @piccollage to compare/tell about how they have grown. #seesawchat
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:31 PM EST
    Monthly fluency goals recorded and shared with parents- sharing the growth and struggles creates great conversations with parents on areas of concern #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:32 PM EST
    Q5 in one minute! #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:32 PM EST
    Oh, we were all the baby once... It's been a while for me, but I do still get mistaken for a student at times because I'm short. ;) #SeesawChat
    In reply to @ash_kate3
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:32 PM EST
    Ohh I love this! Almost like a before and after!! Side by side comparison to show growth!!! Such a cool idea!! #seesawchat
    In reply to @khurlbertne, @PicCollage
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:32 PM EST
    A4. Would be awesome if Ss, Ps, and other Co-workers could comment on ones progress. #seesawchat
    • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:28 PM EST
      A4 if you are posting to growth to @Seesaw you could have Ps comment on the growth & differences they are seeing. If you’ve invited other staff to be CoTeachers in your class, they could also comment on the growth #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
    Q5: Why is reflection important to student learning? How do you use reflection in @Seesaw to impact future projects or work? #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
    I love that you posted them! I feel like sometimes when mine get pushed down their journals they forget about them. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @BethHajder
  • welovetolearn Mar 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
    A4 The reflection part makes me think of when people post memories of Facebook & create a new post. Could Ss “repost” an activity to add additional reflection? Or just comment on an older post? #SeesawChat
  • BethHajder Mar 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
    A4. @Seesaw has been an amazing way to show growth. I used to use charts and pull work samples to show Ss their growth. But with @Seesaw they can see and hear it. It is so much more concrete for them. Ps can also see the progress and celebrate it in real-time.🎉#SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
    I love the idea of an author celebration! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @mindyesch
  • Olivia_Gray2000 Mar 8 @ 7:33 PM EST
    A4. possibly making each child a portfolio. Writing in something interesting they've learnt throughout the day. Get them to be creative. They can also set goals and once reached,can reflect. Parents and teachers can comment on this too supporting achievements #Seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:34 PM EST
    It has been so fun to see what happens with their goals--hitting them, or giving them a chance to rework them into new goals. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @khurlbertne, @PicCollage
  • Seesaw - Moderator Mar 8 @ 7:34 PM EST
    Watch @MeetMissMagee share how to use Seesaw to monitor and assess students’ reading fluency! You can watch now or any time at your convenience. https://t.co/4d7TquZLJf #seesawchat
  • ElizabethKachur Mar 8 @ 7:35 PM EST
    A5: Ss need to understand where they are and where they are headed. Ss ownership of learning creates intrinsically motivated Ss #SeesawChat
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:36 PM EST
    A5 Reflection allows them to see what they are doing well and what they need to work on- Usually they are harder on themselves than I would be #seesawchat
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:36 PM EST
    A5. Students are aware of progression/development. A reflection of where children are going and what they've learnt and what they would like to achieve. #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Exactly! That's where I got the idea. I always had kids do a unit reflection, but it was more of a "liked and didn't like" review. This is geared towards the kids and their learning/goals. It's awesome. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @welovetolearn
  • ash_kate3 Mar 8 @ 7:37 PM EST
    A5. Reflection is crucial to learning because it allows the students to see that hard work really does pay off and that they can achieve whatever they put effort into and practice doing. A very important life lesson to learn before the workload of high school. #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:37 PM EST
    Exactly!! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @ElizabethKachur
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
    We make a big deal about it, make invitations, send to parents, staff, & other ppl that influenced our writing. Possibly have snacks or food to correlate with unit, we have even dressed up for the occasion! #seesawchat
    In reply to @mrserinjewell
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
    A5 Reflection is the vehicle that drives change. What worked? What do I need to work harder at? What did I ROCK? It builds confidence and/or drives future effort. #seesawchat
  • Olivia_Gray2000 Mar 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
    A5. Reflecting is a really important skill to have. We need this all through life. Allows us to go back on certain things and think about what we've done and what went well/ what could've gone better. #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
    Yes, but I find that with myself, too. When I have to self-evaluate, I'm always harder than my principal. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @MrssmithOP220
  • awarrenedtech Mar 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
    A5 Reflection is an important component to the learnig process. It allows a chance for students to learn from mistakes and improve. #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
    Q6 in one minute! #SeesawChat
  • kosienm Mar 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
    A5: I think it's important that children see any growth they've made and give it due credit! Just because they aren't "there" YET, doesn't mean they haven't moved! They need to learn to see that and value it. #seesawchat
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
    Yes!! They could then add to @Seesaw to describe the differences b/w the 2 and notice their growth! I think Ss would love it!!! And they would feel proud seeing their progress! #seesawchat
    In reply to @khurlbertne, @mrserinjewell, @PicCollage, @Seesaw
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
    Q6: How do you use @Seesaw to celebrate your student’s achievements? Do you also celebrate failures? #SeesawChat
  • BethHajder Mar 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
    A5. Reflecting is a skill that will serve our Ss throughout their lives. Not just during this school year. #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
    And if they don't achieve something, they have the chance to reflect on what went wrong. Was the goal too big? Was it not realistic? How can they modify it to fix it for next time? #SeesawChat
    In reply to @ash_kate3
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
    I just adore that--what grade level? And can I come next time? ;) #SeesawChat
    In reply to @mindyesch
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
    I love this!!! Progress is progress, no matter at what speed! Everyone is on their own journey!! #seesawchat
    In reply to @kosienm
  • Olivia_Gray2000 Mar 8 @ 7:40 PM EST
    A5. Reflecting allows us to see our progress, this is especially important for kids. Being able to see improvement is a real confidence booster and encouraging #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:41 PM EST
    YES! #SeesawChat
    • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:38 PM EST
      A5 Reflection is the vehicle that drives change. What worked? What do I need to work harder at? What did I ROCK? It builds confidence and/or drives future effort. #seesawchat
  • Jordan_priestle Mar 8 @ 7:41 PM EST
    A5: Students love reflecting on their goals and showing it on Seesaw! Here is 1 of my 5 year olds, using Seesaw to record his end of goal reflection #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:41 PM EST
    I'm such a fan of YET! https://t.co/qJvUY7Yg9N #SeesawChat
    In reply to @kosienm
  • kosienm Mar 8 @ 7:42 PM EST
    A6: I love that my students have taken ownership of things they WANT to post. Often a student will ask if they can post something they are proud of (a podium spot on @Kahoot, a writing piece, a math problem they solved). #seesawchat
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:42 PM EST
    I did it with my Kindergarteners! Yes please!! The more the merrier!! Kids need to know they have more than just their teacher supporting them in their educational journey! #seesawchat
    In reply to @mrserinjewell
  • kosienm Mar 8 @ 7:43 PM EST
    Oooh! Thanks for this @mrserinjewell #seesawchat
    In reply to @mrserinjewell, @mrserinjewell
  • kmcclurecoleman Mar 8 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A4. Have you all heard of plickers? Well how about mini plickers with magnets on the back? Students can use these for self reflection when working on new skill aquisition. I used it in PE but can be used in any content area. #seesawchat
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:43 PM EST
    A5 Using something like this on a regular basis provides students the ability to be comfortable and honest when reflecting. Make it easy to use #seesawchat
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:44 PM EST
    A6 Yes and yes. I used to do all the Seesaw approvals and now I do them with the classes help. We celebrate understanding and address misconceptions on the spot as well as discuss what we missed. #seesawchat
  • Jordan_priestle Mar 8 @ 7:44 PM EST
    A6: We have super writers of the day and they get to share their writing on seesaw with their families! They also get to wear a special super writer cape :) #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:44 PM EST
    A5: I love the conversation that the celebrations can start. Or the failures. One of my kiddos and I got in a great chat about our nightly walks because of one of his goal-setting activities with @Seesaw #seesawchat
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:44 PM EST
    I love this!!! Progress is progress, no matter at what speed! Everyone is on their own journey!! #seesawchat
    • kosienm Mar 8 @ 7:39 PM EST
      A5: I think it's important that children see any growth they've made and give it due credit! Just because they aren't "there" YET, doesn't mean they haven't moved! They need to learn to see that and value it. #seesawchat
  • ElizabethKachur Mar 8 @ 7:44 PM EST
    A6: we share all, success & failures. The Ss choose best writing to add @ end of each unit and then we have a variety of items we share each week, sometimes they are recorded without me. When I review, I post to journal, perfect or not. Ps see growth and needs #SeesawChat
  • DoInkTweets Mar 8 @ 7:45 PM EST
    RT @khurlbertne: A2 At the beg. of year, we do long term goal setting, too and make videos with @DoInkTweets about what they want to do with their lives and how they plan to get there. #seesawchat #doink
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:45 PM EST
    Oh wow, that's a good way of making that work! I love how simple @plickers are, and tech-free for Ss. #PlickersAmbassador #SeesawAmbassador #SeesawChat
    In reply to @kmcclurecoleman, @plickers
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:46 PM EST
    Last Question in one minute! #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:46 PM EST
    That's fantastic!! I want a super-writer cape! ;) #SeesawChat
    In reply to @Jordan_priestle
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
    Q7: How do you currently use goal setting and/or reflection in your personal or professional life? #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
    Amen! Growth is growth, even if it isn't "perfect!" #SeesawChat
    In reply to @ElizabethKachur
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
    A6 Student get to pick 2 items (sometimes they are goals) on our blog and share with everyone not just their families #seesawchat
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
    A6 My AP commented the other day on how I really KNOW where my kids are at and what they need to work on and I completely owe that ability to my use of Seesaw. #studentvoice #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
    This is going by soooo fast! I'm loving the great conversations. #SeesawChat
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:47 PM EST
    A6 I think you absolutely can discuss opportunities that weren’t as successful as planned. Ss need to know it’s ok to make mistakes- try, try again! They could even go back & edit precious work to show new growth #SeesawChat
  • awarrenedtech Mar 8 @ 7:48 PM EST
    A6 I post all videos students made that are audible, so parents can their child's progress. #SeesawChat
  • Jordan_priestle Mar 8 @ 7:48 PM EST
    A7: I have my own Seesaw Teaching Journal that I use to document my own goals, PD and resources. In NZ, we have to provide evidence of meeting the teaching standards & I love how easy Seesaw is for doing that #seesawchat
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:48 PM EST
    A6. Get students to pick what they are especially proud of to upload for families and friends to see. #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:49 PM EST
    It's so true! It gives me a window into my kids I wouldn't see without it. I remember having my high schoolers do journals I graded and it took HOURS and HOURS and was a chore. This is fun, quick, and makes such a solid connection with my kids and parents. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @khurlbertne
  • khurlbertne Mar 8 @ 7:49 PM EST
    A7 I am going to go quiet on this one because I am spring break is overdue tired and need to work more on this one in my personal and professional life. I just want to get better and be the best teacher I can be for my kids. #seesawchat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:49 PM EST
    I love celebrating mistakes. It's how I learn, and I know it is how my kids learn, too. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @mindyesch
  • BethHajder Mar 8 @ 7:49 PM EST
    A6 I love projecting items from our journal (with the Ss permission first). We have been working on giving feedback so this was a great way to model effective feedback. #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:50 PM EST
    That amazing! I need to do that!! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @Jordan_priestle
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:50 PM EST
    I get it. That's reflection too, isn't it. :) #SeesawChat
    In reply to @khurlbertne
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:51 PM EST
    That’s a really great idea!!! I never thought of that!! I’ve been added to other @Seesaw classes for PD but creating a teacher one for myself is a great way to keep track and reflect personally! #seesawchat
    In reply to @Jordan_priestle, @Seesaw
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:52 PM EST
    A7: I think I could really grow from this, too. I have made some personal goals of losing weight, and acheived them with @DietBet because it forces you to make goals and hit them (or lose $$!) #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:52 PM EST
    Totally staring my own Teacher Journal @Seesaw based on this! #SeesawChat
    • Jordan_priestle Mar 8 @ 7:48 PM EST
      A7: I have my own Seesaw Teaching Journal that I use to document my own goals, PD and resources. In NZ, we have to provide evidence of meeting the teaching standards & I love how easy Seesaw is for doing that #seesawchat
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
    A7. This is an area that I too am currently lacking in at the moment and need improvement on! #SeesawChat
  • kosienm Mar 8 @ 7:53 PM EST
    A7: I made a goal to "go global" and get more connected. I have friends/PLN all over the world and it's making me a better teacher. And...here I am! I even became a Seesaw Ambassador. :-) #seesawchat
  • iteach5m Mar 8 @ 7:54 PM EST
    Just joining in! Can't wait to read all the ideas and comments. Still recovering from our March Nor'easter! #Seesawchat
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:54 PM EST
    A7 Be open to student and parent feedback all year long- what you think is working may not work from some. I ❤️ sending google form links in my newsletter on @Seesaw to ask for feedback. Reflection makes me a better educator #seesawchat
  • joan_ualika Mar 8 @ 7:54 PM EST
    Funny that I was thinking the exact same thing! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @mrserinjewell, @DietBet
  • EdTechJulieJ Mar 8 @ 7:54 PM EST
    A7: Using 'One Word' as a form of goal-setting for myself (and with students in the past) has been really motivational: https://t.co/J2coUzqLy7 #seesawchat
  • Olivia_Gray2000 Mar 8 @ 7:55 PM EST
    A7. I try set goals for assingments, when I need to have certain parts completed by. Organisation is sometimes an issue. Reflecting usually leads to me needing to stop procrastinating. #seesawchat
  • Seesaw - Moderator Mar 8 @ 7:55 PM EST
    We’re so glad you could join us for #seesawchat, and special thanks to @mrserinjewell for hosting! Be sure to follow others in the chat to grow your PLN!
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:55 PM EST
    A7: I'm going to be a @GoogleForEdu certified teacher by the end of the month. That's my next major professional goal. In the classroom, I'm working on doing more #Challenged Based Learning #SeesawChat
  • BethHajder Mar 8 @ 7:55 PM EST
    A7 I am in a brand new grade level this year(20 yrs in ed) So it feels as if everything has been one long reflection. Constantly tweaking and letting my Ss know that I reflect and change my teaching. We are always learning #SeesawChat
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:56 PM EST
    Thank you so much for sharing your ideas and time with us at #Seesawchat tonight! Be sure to follow & connect with other educators in tonight’s chat & follow @Seesaw for more ideas!
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:56 PM EST
    Amen to that! I've taught the same thing the last 8 years, but it always feels new... and like I need to rework it! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @BethHajder
  • MrssmithOP220 Mar 8 @ 7:56 PM EST
    A7 Try inviting teachers, parents and administrators in your room. Check out #Observeme I ❤️what I learn about my teaching through others eyes #seesawchat
  • ElizabethKachur Mar 8 @ 7:57 PM EST
    A7: did not see question 7? #SeesawChat
  • EdTechJulieJ Mar 8 @ 7:57 PM EST
    Thanks for a great #seesawchat and special thanks to @mrserinjewell for moderating! See you in two weeks, or use the hashtag anytime to share the awesome things your students are doing!
  • kmcclurecoleman Mar 8 @ 7:58 PM EST
    Thanks for hosting @mrserinjewell and @Seesaw . This was an excellent #seesawchat. I got some great ideas.
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:58 PM EST
    You are so brave. I never mind having someone visit my classroom, but it's always informal. I need to try it more directly, but it's so hard to open the invitation. #SeesawChat
    In reply to @MrssmithOP220
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
    And thank you to @EdTechJulieJ for the invite! This was awesome, and we have some amazing colleagues out there using @Seesaw #SeesawChat
    In reply to @EdTechJulieJ, @Seesaw, @EdTechJulieJ, @Seesaw
  • awarrenedtech Mar 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
    A7 Thank you for the chat. My goal is to join in the conversation when I can and personal goal is to take a good break. #SeesawChat
  • mindyesch Mar 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
    I used @Flipgrid with my #ObserveMe or have posted a qr code to Seesaw activity for admin to comment on to help me grow! #seesawchat
    In reply to @MrssmithOP220, @Flipgrid
  • mrserinjewell Mar 8 @ 7:59 PM EST
    Thank you!! I hope it was a little spark of energy before this push after Spring Break!! #SeesawChat
    In reply to @kmcclurecoleman, @Seesaw