#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 24, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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We’re going to discuss parent communication / advanced organizational ‘hacks’ / building an audience for your blog and more!
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Q1 -Share your name, grade level, and the device your Ss use to Seesaw. Any fun plans for spring break? https://t.co/3aNneBFgBz
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is starting! Jump in and connect
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A1 I’m Angela K teach in MN w/ 5 shared iPads. Going to SE MN then at home with the fam!
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Hi Traci here 1st grade T from KS, 1:1 Android tablets
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A1. Danielle K Tchr in AZ 6 shared iPads. Spring Break is over for me and I spent it in DC.
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I'm Stacie G. I teach 2nd gr. in LS Mo Our students have chromebooks
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Good to see you Danielle! So fun connecting for reach across America
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Hey all! Zack from IN. Happy to host, connect, and learn with everyone tonight in
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A1. I'm Jen, I teach K my kids use 1:1 iPads to . Planning to get caught up on Sprin Break and enjoy my 4 kids!
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Hi Lori- 1st grade T in MO
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A1 Candy, K-2 Science in IL with 1:1 iPads (scammed from other classes) 3 hours into spring break - aaahhh!
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I love DC and want to go back with my son. He loves history
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A1: Hi Jane 1stgrade 1:1 Ipads from smokey Kansas heading to Abq. NM to see Grandkids!
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Yes it was! My Ss had an AMAZING time! I can't wait for the next project! https://t.co/FUtPQ3XZHc
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Good to see you Danielle! So fun connecting for reach across America
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Nice! K-2 science sounds amazing!
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Q1: I'm Kristen from PA. I work with teachers in grades K-4 across my district. I'm excited for nice weather this weekend!
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Welcome everyone! Thanks for coming tonight!
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Hi Angela. Sitting at school multi tasking. I'll be in and out.
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A1: Julie in KS, HS ELA, 1:1 iPads K-12. Happy to connect tonight!
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Q1 ready to learn! I'm Sarah - 1st grade Tt from Albany, NY - we use chromebooks or iPads.
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A1 (cont): My students are 1:1 with iPads as well!
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Love that I can send a tweet on Mon &have 10 kinder Ts ready to collaborate two days later power
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Q1: Amanda Taylor- Media Coach for 12 schools, K-12 w/ iPads and Cbooks. Looking forward to sleeping in over Spring Break!
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we are enthusiastic scientists! springtime brings our best units (using of course!)
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Ok guys, we'll jump to q2 in 2 mins - any examples you want to share, get them ready!
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Still in awe of your awesome webinar. Check it out the recording everyone even if you are not HS
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So very true! It was a great idea! Glad so many of us could participate!
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Been INCREDIBLY busy - not many opportunities to pop into
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A1: Amanda Taylor- Media Coach for 12 schools, K-12 w/ iPads and Cbooks. Looking forward to sleeping in over Spring Break!
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Good to see you Sarah. How do those Chromebooks work for kinders?
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Q2 Seesaw allows Ss to create & share their learning in a way that’s successful for each learner... https://t.co/jHJex0JHbo
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I'll be in out with church tonight!
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earthworms are coming at us soon!
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12 schools holy cow! and k-12...that's a busy week
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Hi. Mollie Nye from Columbus, Ohio. Second grade. Tweeting from passenger seat as we drive to SC for spring break.
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A2 My Ss have choice in the materials & format they choose to show their learning. Some Ss add daily, most 3-5 times a week
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Gotta love the decomposers!! We are starting with mealworms!
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That's dedicating to right there!!!
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A2: Ss can easily choose on seesaw as to type, narrate, draw. Ss can choose the best for them, wish draw a record was android
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A2. We did this 2 day with app smashing and loaded to to print! We use daily and kids ❤️ it!
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A2. Ss have choice in the apps they use to smash with . Ss upload as much they want! Class codes al over room.
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Very similar here. Some share more than others. Usually my higher Ss that like to app smash.
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A2: con"t- we use seesaw several times a day, it's a verb
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A2 Our Ss post during their guided reading stations, some using Daily 5. Most posts are teacher directed at this point
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We are new on Seesaw, but students created Economics posters and video recorded themselves teaching others.
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Hi all! Sara from snowy WI. I teach 1st. Excited for tonight!
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A2: I use lots of choice boards/menus, choices of apps to use to create finished product (and upload into .)
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So cool to see choices being given for Ss to complete work independently. Of course we love !
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A2 We have started recording our daily goals. Video or picture with audio.
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A2. Just started seesaw last week. Has already changed my teaching significantly. Student engagement through the roof!
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A2 I'm a "special" with time restricts so we add on my lead. Piloting a double science class to integrate tech.
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i like that idea too. Set the day with a focus.
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A1- hi all, I'm Wes, grade6 in Rome. We use iPads. Planning on going to Tuscany next week but my wife and oldest both have flu!
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Yes some of mine are T directed too! Ss don't always see what I see.
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Throw a little app dice in there too right?
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If you want a printout or dig badge for your Ss to become Seesaw Certified, use this image! https://t.co/97mF703zsl
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Hello! Native cheesehead here!
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Q2 say time to show what you know! Either take a pic of your work and record a comment or draw to show. Ss post 5-7ish a week.
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Love that Ss have the mindset that they are the teacher with
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A2 Ss add 2-4 X a week. Choices not limited to: responding to reading or conversation, math thinking, pride, books read.
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A1 Kara Paulson 2nd Grade Teacher in Johnston IA
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A2- on avg my Ss add to daily /every other day. Many taking ownership of their learning and doing their own posts to Ps
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Mine are still a combo mostly because is such a great way to do informal assessment checks
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A2: In order to give more time to share, I changed Daily 5 to Daily 6. They choose when and what they share.
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meant Hi, not about the flu...
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I printed the goals off and had parents scan QR code for conferences.
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Have 17 chromebooks to share with 20 Ss. Almost 1:1😉.
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Jen, 1st gr. teacher from TX a little late to
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A1- ail from Sanger, CAl I'm a K-12 tosa for tech integration and I just finished planting my garden!
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Let's jump to Q3 in 1 min...
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A2 we use seesaw to show our expertise - we try to post 2x/week - hard with only 3 iPads in our room & 1 desktop
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A1- Ali from Sanger, CAl I'm a K-12 tosa for tech integration and I just finished planting my garden!
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better late than never! Forgot it was at 6 our time not 7. Oops
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Wahoo Johnston! Love my Iowa Ts too
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Teachers also using for accountability during individual stations on iPads. Screenshot = teacher's friend!
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A2- I use a lot of app smashing with students and allow them to choose what apps ( or low tech) to show what they know
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A2 Choice: Ss choose article to read /summarize. Write on SeeSaw. Ss choose w/ daily learning/ success to share and brag about.
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A3: Ts use folders with different resources for different groups. Ts also encouraging different levels of work to meet S needs.
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That's great! Welcome to our team of awesome Ts! You'll be a PRO in no time https://t.co/IAieGs5ENx
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Thea, 5th grade science and ELA- have 2:1 chromebooks/ipads. I am brand new to Seesaw- just registered my account today!
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A3 I've been using the "print" feature to differentiate during stations and guided reading. Ss view mini screencasts
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A3 I load math videos for Ss & Parents that they use in math centers, during independent work time & at home
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Welcome to Twitter and ! Happy to connect! https://t.co/VG9FoEMrFx
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Thea, 5th grade science and ELA- have 2:1 chromebooks/ipads. I am brand new to Seesaw- just registered my account today!
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Q3: I love giving choices. Allowing Ss to complete a task by app smashing however they wish.
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A3:9 lists of sight words kinders are working on. Made I Say You Say video for the list students are working on.Flipped Learning
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A3. Using diff folders for diff groups with diff. assignments. Kids look for their color folder and complete assignments.
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I PLAN to ask Ss to show how to count change up to a $1. They can annotate, record, video, write, etc to explain.
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Hi! I completely forgot until I saw your tweet pop up in my feed. Thanks! 😁😳
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A little mini lesson on word ladders during small group reading while I was working with another group https://t.co/W4kpnxzckn
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A2- as mentioned, the type, record, draw functions differentiate automatically. U know it works when you have to make them stop!
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Take Julie up on this one! She is full of ideas for your classroom - all subjects and tech setups!
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A3 Kicked off insect unit w/mystery "bug" - kids typed ideas + EL student using Chinese keyboard https://t.co/ShErJw78gz
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A3 Teacher posts different math ?'s. Different students solve different problems depending on comfort and ability.
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Yes! create a classroom of teachers + learners. https://t.co/AuHdLPAB7B
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I teach kiddos to record others work and input it.
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So, you're using this as a flipped lesson with a small group while you work with another face to face?
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ditto- happened to jump on to check tracking on my and saw 's post about 5 more min til Whew!
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That's a great idea! I may borrow that one!
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Jonna from ATL...popping in and out tonight
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As well as app smashing choices, I love to give choices within . Some Ss love to type, draw, or record. Everyone is diff!
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Quick screencast for a reading group that they view prior to independent reading work. Ss access via QR https://t.co/Ukch9ULgpc
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A3: been doing math challenges for kids to try when done with their work or during snack time.
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A3 Today I used as for & - thesaurus work, photos of list, caption & blog post 4 feedback
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Oh yeah! That's happening!
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That's why we're here! love seeing examples pop up after our chats - ideas in action
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I was out in the pm yesterday. When I got home I had 5 posts from Ss showing me their math station work. Didn't leave in the
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This is one of my Ts favorite features during training!!
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Sorry I'm late!! Michelle from Denton, Texas 😊
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A3- so far I've only used it for documenting learning, hadn't considered adding things myself-great idea https://t.co/SwCUwxIBPg
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A3: Ts use folders with different resources for different groups. Ts also encouraging different levels of work to meet S needs.
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I love it! Your ideas are so creative and easy to do! Thanks!
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Can you add items as a teacher to student's journals w/o it e-mail parents? I don't want them to be flooded with e-mails
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Cont. plans. They took that upon themselves! They are 5 & 6 yr olds!
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thanks for sharing. Did you make that video in the drawing portion of ?
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where is the print feature?
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I save them to my "Mrs Gadtke" journal or have them grab them from other journal like "red reading group"
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A3: we do a lot with "show what you know" informal assessments. Love that Ps can see where there kids are at then too.
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A3 slowly taking on blended learning. Going to think more over break. Looking for ideas.
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log onto their website as a T, go to three dots under an item and print. Makes a QR code linking to item
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Q4 How are Ps responding to Seesaw? Any tips you have for inviting Ps or settings to start with? https://t.co/LZaJZtPil9
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I use it for weekly updates (well, sorta weekly)
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Also great for differentiation and personalizing during and getting resources (links, videos) set for Ss
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Read to self, read to someone, writing, listen to read, wordwork, ! Don't you just love Daily 5/6 time?
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A3-,After doing a propaganda analysis using Arasma, 10th graders used this as their exit ticket https://t.co/BAPI85leVY
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A3 5 Word Their Way sorts. Tchr creates video review skills/sounds/sorts. Ss review @ home /show parents. Strugglers watch often
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thanks! I mostly use it on iPads so didn't know about this feature
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A4: Ps in my class are very involved. They will comment minutes after we upload. Kids see nearly instant feedback.
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A4: Ps love it and the Ss love their comments. just kept emailing & telling Ss to get their Ps on to see their work, I have 100%
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A4 I was completely taken by surprise at the impact has on P communication
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A4: My Ps of big kids were more likely to connect fm a personalized e-mail invite than fm the QR handout this year. Just my .02.
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A4- I surveyed my Ps as part of my Ed Eflfectiveness survey and ALL LOVE IT!!!
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A4: Ps are loving it! They see assessments, not just the grade, less questions about grades
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A4 Ps adore & thank me for the connection it creates. Ps are asking for Ts next year that use
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A4 Don't forget that Ps might need modeling and good examples when it comes to commenting! Try these >>> https://t.co/kjl4GjwLyH
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I love how fast Ps react sometimes! I think they must keep it open all the time!
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A4- I want parents to be more actively involved and saw Seesaw as the best way forward. It's early days but I'll be on the case
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A4. Ps love it. I intro the likes/comments to Ss from Ps. Ss would ✔️ to see if they had comments from Ps & 🐛 them to sign up
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Me, too - 100%. I get moms at home, dads & moms at work giving feedback throughout the day.
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A4 Ps bought in after seeing it @ conferences - they love getting a sneak peek & participate in their Ss day wcomments
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A4: Definitely suggest having a handful of items already loaded before inviting Ps to sign up
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A4 We haven't ventured into the Parent realm yet, but I look forward to your ideas as we start off full scale next year!
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Haven't invited parents yet! Will do after spring break! Advice welcome!
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Model commenting, set expectations, send home invites, and use 'everyone' posts to recreate newsletters! https://t.co/ZLLq36YFmc
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Haven't invited parents yet! Will do after spring break! Advice welcome!
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A4: Ps love ! It's a window into our classroom.
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A4: had a P at conferences say they hope their daughter's 2nd grade T will use it.
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I was hesitant at first, but it is truly amazing. Go for it!!
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Ps of all age Ss would love that window, from a mom of teens
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A4 Next year I will open to Grandparents or those important to Ss.
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A4: lots of aunts, uncles, grandparents are seeing and commenting on things as well
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Mine have started talking that way too!
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I even had a Ss add a video of leprechaun trap from @ home on his own! Talk about connecting!
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. Cool idea - thought of guidance in schools, nurses, office staff, aids, admins, anyone to mentor if Ps not connecting
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A4 Tips for inviting Ps - jump in and go for it. Send home QR note first
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I just wish I could get more involvement with parents- more likes and comments. Valuable feed back that could benefit S learning
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I'm trying to get my son's PreK T to try it! I'd ❤️ to experience it as a P.
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Any suggestions folks? https://t.co/l7F6c6D8sJ
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I just wish I could get more involvement with parents- more likes and comments. Valuable feed back that could benefit S learning
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I appreciate as a P that I get to see my child's work, that they choose to post
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ict integration, portfolios, blogging, documenting learning, flipping. One app to replace them all https://t.co/UldMfuxPYz
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A4 Don't forget that Ps might need modeling and good examples when it comes to commenting! Try these >>> https://t.co/kjl4GjwLyH
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A4: Unfortunately not all my Ps have internet or access, so I invite them in to class to view their child's Ipad. Feel bad,
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Lots of my families use it as a launching off conversation at home too, so that feedback could be coming F2F
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What a wonderful idea for working moms! ❤️
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Very true! Always hope so. I frequently hear how much families enjoy seeing what kiddos do.
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Would sending home the QR print feature sheets help if they can scan with their phone?
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We think we will make an of how to interact w/child's posts (and post in , of course!)
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A4: I had a few parents sign up during conferences. Had the qr codes up on my laptop!
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A5: using the blog comments as our tool for practice, I follow common sense media curriculum
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I've wondered if this is crossing any privacy boundaries but I know someone in the school will/would mentor each S.
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A5- I'll be using the article and poster you just shared :-)
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Most don't have phones, but yes, I do send home paper copies!
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A5 is allowing my kinders a great space to practice their dig. citizenship on a regular basis in a safe way
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That's an idea! And all Ts could add in resources! could prob cover 2 grade levels
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A4: showed parents how to connect on their smartphones. They loved that!
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Q5 By connecting to other blogs and having Ss comment on other Ss work. We talk about approp. comments and even emojis!
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A5 We are learning about appropriate comments, feedback, and learning from each other
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Yes I agree for sure!! Something to add to B2S night convo.
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what if it was principal- they have access to all. Or a specialist T that works w/ S so has a connection?
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We had a professional development "class" last fall; starting a PBIS "class" w/expectations!
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A5: definitely a lesson learned in how things can easily escalate to unkind words when you're behind the screen 😕 fixed it fast!
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A5: I'm not yet, but I'm looking for great ideas how
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Q5: Not sure but are they even commenting on your blog? I never know?
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blog feature lends itself to great convo about saying good comments, being careful who we talk to on the internet
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A5 I love using the commenting prompts & dig. citizen info has posted on the website.
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During our w/ 4 other K classes from aroundworld, I modeled approp questions & comments. Then we did it together
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we have comments,no way to know from who, a suggestion I have is to be ablet to see & approve our own Ss comments
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. great idea to get principal involved!
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Also set up a "class" for my evaluation - used folders to tag Danielson domains. Principal is co-teacher.
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been making challenge cards. Have them on computer- I'm on iPad. Will send u example later 😊
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Great idea! Teachers want authentic ways to show what they know as well https://t.co/ftpDlUQq3x
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Also set up a "class" for my evaluation - used folders to tag Danielson domains. Principal is co-teacher.
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A5 I'm also excited to branch out to the class blog feature with some of my classes! Then we can all connect! :-)
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A3:As a P I would LOVE 2C my daughter's class use . We have diff SpringBreaks, so guess what I'll be doing next week?
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Love it! On the for Schools side the Admin have access to like comment on all posts.
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Nervous to start a blog. Any tips? Is it appropriate for K?!?
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Enjoying mystery skype with other first grade seesaw users!
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You mean share with everyone, right? :)
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I know they're busy-but comments can b so easy 2 leave.My Ss love it when they just get a heart https://t.co/rHZH9hgF7n
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. great idea to get principal involved!
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We are going to start right after spring break. We connected globally & modeled first.
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seesaw makes it easy, just post the work that you want and the "world" can see it and comment all Ss can do it
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I am able to approve all comments from my Ss. Maybe go into settings again?
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Talk w? she is a bloggin' pro with kinders. Now, it's so easy w too for Ss to connect https://t.co/tskE0SGwxn
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Nervous to start a blog. Any tips? Is it appropriate for K?!?
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Sometimes a heart is all they need for encouragement!!
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During the pyp exhibiton, this could help Ss mentors stay up-to-date with their progress https://t.co/d1ZSx1MF5B
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I've wondered if this is crossing any privacy boundaries but I know someone in the school will/would mentor each S.
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A5: THINK True, Helpful, Inspiring/Illegal, Necessary, and Kind. I have a poster in my TeacherToolkit folder of my class
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I just would like to approve them before they go on the blogthey can get pretty silly with recordings.
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Several Ts feet his way, we need to see the class who is blogging & approve our own Ss comments
https://t.co/PBi9asWIte
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I wish we could see what class he kids are from when they comment on blog
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um.... aren't you a bloggin' pro, Angela? But yes, has great ideas!
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She has done it for years with littles. My mentor of course!
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A5: Also seen it modeled in class first with postit notes first. Would you write that comment & POST it to their wall work?
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I like that! merge the physical and the digital worlds for perspective
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A5 My Ss will just be getting going with blogging. Planning to expand audience for projects
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A6: Think of class blog as just a public extension of . Teach Ss to be selective & model for Ss. https://t.co/M5RW9u7blB
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A6 We have used Kidblog for our older Ss, but the class blogs have been so easy! Curating instructional artifacts = win!
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Message our to see if we have anyone looking to dabble in blogs - you can learn 2gether!!
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I love that with blogs it can be a natural flow from their journal and not an extra step for Ts or Ss
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A6: commenting on blog has become on of our daily 5, my Ss love knowing they are talking with so many other Ss around the world
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Any tips on getting Ts on board.. There's always apprehension when teaching and learning are transformed
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If you show them some examples, and they experience how simple is, they jump in
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Start small with photos and adding voice
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- great job with all the T-shirts!!! I loved seeing the creativity
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I have blog comments on our Daily 5, too!
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We piloted a small group of Ts- shared how much they 💗 it and it spread from there https://t.co/WnpyZwbEgF
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Any tips on getting Ts on board.. There's always apprehension when teaching and learning are transformed
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Add as a co-teacher in your class so they get a feel.
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You guys want to see something fun before we close ?
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Also show them how they can save time with assessment with
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we have PD day ea Feb that is tech based. I offered 2 hands-on sessions. need to experience so walk out rdy
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We had a S move recently and is staying connected through the blog and . So comforting for her!
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I've entered my Ts as Ss and let them experience. They love it!
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Ideal- have a group of Ts start, then spread the love. But w/ a tool this transformational - 'gentle' is not bad
