#5thchat Archive
#5thchat is for people interested in chatting about topics in education, especially as they relate to Grade 5. The goal is to connect people who enjoy learning & sharing, plus supporting & creating partnerships worldwide!
Tuesday April 11, 2017
8:00 PM EDT
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Welcome to
#5thchat
. Tonight we are talking about using
@Seesaw
in the Classroom!
MrsGadtke
Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Rock star
@Seesaw
Ambassadors hosting
#5thchat
tonight! Stop by and say hi! Starting now!
#SeesawChat
PaulSolarz
- Moderator
Apr 11 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Please join
@iteach5m
&
@drmcgaughy
TONIGHT at 7pm Central for
#5thchat
. TOPIC: "
@Seesaw
in the Classroom"
#edchat
#education
#edtech
#k12
In reply to @iteach5m, @drmcgaughy, @Seesaw
participatechat
Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#5thchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/bsl55664vz
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hello!
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:00 PM EDT
Hello
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:01 PM EDT
A1; Hello! Brenda from Haddon Twp., NJ. I've been teaching for 30+yearsExcited to share how you can use
@Seesaw
in your classroom
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hi
#5thchat
My name is Dawn and I teach science K-5 in Indy. I am excited about tonight's chat!!
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:02 PM EDT
Hey Dawn! Great to see you!
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
LemarrTreadwell
Apr 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hello
#5thchat
PLN. Lemarr Treadwell, 4th grade, Fresno CA. Ready to learn about Seesaw.
MissBBTeach
Apr 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Hi
#5thchat
! I recently took my first job in 5th grade for the fall in Munster, IN and am looking forward to being a part of the community!
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:03 PM EDT
Welcome! Bailey. Glad you could join us!
#5thchat
In reply to @MissBBTeach
PegGrafwallner
Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Peg, Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist, from MKE. Let's do this
#5thchat
!
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hey Lamarr...great to see some of my
#teacherfriends
on
#5thchat
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Hi Jonna.I enjoy your chats.I just need tips on how to get started with this.I get inspired and then i just don't follow through.
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Congrats Bailey! Welcome!
#5thchat
In reply to @MissBBTeach
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:04 PM EDT
Welcome! Looking forward to sharing ideas!
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In reply to @PegGrafwallner
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Q2 - Share what you know about
@Seesaw
.
#5thchat
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT
New to
#5thchat
but I love and use seesaw in my Pre-K class
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT
I will help with whatever you need! Just let me know!
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT
A1: Jenna from MN who loves using Seesaw in the classroom!
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT
A2
#5thchat
@Seesaw
is a way to show parents what your Ss are doing. I know I need to do it.
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Great! Please jump in with ideas and samples.
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Hey Kendra! I'm a K teacher and will be sharing my ideas.
#5thchat
In reply to @KLCseedtotree
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Me too! Welcome Jenna!
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15
MissBBTeach
Apr 11 @ 8:06 PM EDT
Q2
#5thchat
- No experience - would love as many tips and ideas as possible!
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Mae Valenzuela first grade teacher seesaw junkie!
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT
We have lots to share!
@Seesaw
is the best!
#5thchat
In reply to @MissBBTeach, @Seesaw
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Q2: Use it a fair amount in the classroom for formative assessments. Learned about 3 years ago at a iPad Summit at Minnetonka.
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT
A2: I started using
@Seesaw
in February 2015. I fell in love with it because it allowed my K Ss to use a QR code to login!
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:07 PM EDT
Great idea! Please share more about that.
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Q2
@seesaw
#5thchat
am a mid-range level. Attended a summer PD with an Ambassador. Love how app combines everything for class and parents
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Q2 - Share what you know about
@Seesaw
.
#5thchat
LemarrTreadwell
Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT
Seesaw novice. Understand it is a Ss digital portfolio which Ts provide topic and approve. Will it provide social, active learning?
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iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Q2 - Share what you know about
@Seesaw
.
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT
Yes,
@Seesaw
can share learning with others and parents! Great tool!
#5thchat
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @Seesaw
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT
There are so many uses for
@Seesaw
. It crosses content areas, easy to use and gets parents engaged!
#5thchat
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @Seesaw
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT
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Want to learn more about
@Seesaw
?Get on
#5thchat
now
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Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT
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Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT
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iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:08 PM EDT
A2: I also fell in love with
@Seesaw
in Feb. 2015 and then met Seesaw crew at ISTE w/
@hollyn1214
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT
I use it for math pretests to creating a practice problem to show understanding. I can give quick feedback too!
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
LemarrTreadwell
Apr 11 @ 8:10 PM EDT
Is Seesaw Cloud based?
#5thchat
tompkinsv
Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT
I use it daily for students to share what we are doing in class, add books, assessments. ❤️ it
@Seesaw
#5thchat
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A2: Love Seesaw as a tool for students to share what they are doing with parents. Especially useful for early writers
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Yes! You can use it as an app and it's web-based as well.
#5thchat
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
brianfahey61
Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT
Brian from DE. Our K teacher uses SeeSaw but I am interested in learning more.
#5thchat
BlainlySpoken
Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT
A1: Denise - 1st year math teacher from central NJ
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:11 PM EDT
All work is saved by
@Seesaw
- once it's load onto portfolio students can delete on their devices.
#5thchat
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Time to ask questions or give some reasons why you love
@Seesaw
Q3
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT
Welcome Denise! Glad to see another NJ teacher
#5thchat
In reply to @BlainlySpoken
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT
One way I use seesaw is to have students record and track fluency progress
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tompkinsv
Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT
I love how much more information they give when they record
#5thchat
In reply to @hollyn1214
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:12 PM EDT
A3: How do you get started with your Ss?
#5thchat
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT
My students use Seesaw on iPads and Chromebooks so works on any device
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy, @LemarrTreadwell
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A3 - I used the basic tools on
@Seesaw
. Start by adding a picture, using drawing and recording tools.
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @Seesaw
BlainlySpoken
Apr 11 @ 8:13 PM EDT
A2: Very little but daughter's 4th gr class just started using it so I have a parent account. Love reading her posts & replying
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:05 PM EDT
Q2 - Share what you know about
@Seesaw
.
#5thchat
tompkinsv
Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT
Q3 I think it would be easier to list what I don't love about
@Seesaw
. I ❤how easy it is for k students, how engaged parents top 2
#5thchat
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A3: my favorite thing about seesaw is the free storage and ability to upload and save things that Ss create from other apps
#5thchat
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:14 PM EDT
A3: It is a great way to track student learning/give feedback and it allows students to back for reflection.
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A2: Started using
@Seesaw
because I needed a place to share all the "tech" things my Ss were creating! Love sharing work w/Ps
#5thchat
kkmillet
Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Do you see utility in Seesaw for high school classes? I haven't sampled it at all.
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT
A3: How easy is it for K Ss to use?
#5thchat
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT
My Pre-K Ss can scan QR code share with me/parents;digital data collection for science; I want to do math that they post.
#5thchat
@seesaw
BlainlySpoken
Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Curious to see how
@seesaw
works in a math class
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:09 PM EDT
There are so many uses for
@Seesaw
. It crosses content areas, easy to use and gets parents engaged!
#5thchat
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT
Follow
@EHSMrsJ
. She is a
@Seesaw
rockstar and uses it with high school classes. She has great ideas and samples.
#5thchat
In reply to @kkmillet, @EHSMrsJ, @Seesaw
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:15 PM EDT
I love being able to send stuff from other apps there too!
#5thchat
In reply to @hollyn1214
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT
Can you share more about how you use it with science?
#5thchat
In reply to @KLCseedtotree, @Seesaw
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A3: It has allowed my parents to see the awesome work their kids are doing!
#5thchat
https://t.co/TucW3xbcaD
TNording
Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2:Isn't Seesaw a Learning Management System? I would like to learn more. We use Schoology. I would like an eportfolio for students
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT
I have my students record Science Labs and then use label feature!
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @KLCseedtotree, @Seesaw
tompkinsv
Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT
In my K class they created story problems for s to ans, it's great to see the thought process which you don't always have time for
#5thchat
In reply to @BlainlySpoken, @Seesaw
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT
I have my students post problems to creating videos on how to do a problem. Even use it for math pretests.
#5thchat
In reply to @BlainlySpoken, @Seesaw
BlainlySpoken
Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Seems like this would be a great way to interact with parents and show what's going on - something positive to send home
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m, @Seesaw
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT
Students can takes pictures or videos of science experiments and label, draw on, or record verbal observations
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:17 PM EDT
A2: I use it as a portfolio of student work, not my management system. I use it to showcase and assess.
#5thchat
In reply to @TNording
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT
@blainlyspoken
here you go!
#5thchat
https://t.co/RxrRhJzxDy
tompkinsv
Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Very easy, my Ks do it all, scan, upload record, app smash with no help from me anymore
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT
In math, students are able to record themselves solving a problem using the drawing tool. Super helpful to share process with Ps
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT
A3: Can you type in other languages on
@Seesaw
? I teach at a Jewish day school and the other Ts would like to use Hebrew.
#5thchat
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:18 PM EDT
Yes, the moment they do it. Parents see real time
@seesaw
can be used at any level; wish I had it when I taught Middle school
#5thchat
TNording
Apr 11 @ 8:16 PM EDT
A2:Isn't Seesaw a Learning Management System? I would like to learn more. We use Schoology. I would like an eportfolio for students
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT
Q4: Best advice to others for using
@Seesaw
#5thchat
TNording
Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT
I want something to showcase student work. Our LMS is a great tool to assess student work. How does Seesaw define itself!
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:19 PM EDT
There is a translation tool!
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A4 My best advice is to jump in and give
@Seesaw
a try. Check out their website for ideas.
https://t.co/eRwLsKfSKD
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT
Yes,
@Seesaw
can translate over 55 languages!
#5thchat
.
In reply to @bickd, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT
A4: Let students explore and they catch on so fast especially older students
#5thchat
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:20 PM EDT
https://t.co/zqNALQY9oB
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
I like that I can use it as a showcase portfolio! It stores iMovies, ebooks, anything. I can't share them w/parents without it!
#5thchat
In reply to @TNording
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A4: Don't try to do everything at once! It's tempting because
@Seesaw
is compatible with many other apps. Take it slow.
#5thchat
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A4: start with the seesaw basics and just try uploading a picture of work. Seesaw has great tips on their website like dice
#5thchat
TraciPiltz
Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Yes! Check out
@EHSMrsJ
for tons of awesome ideas.
#5thchat
#seesawchat
In reply to @kkmillet, @EHSMrsJ
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Here is a great student example from one of my 5th graders
#5thchat
https://t.co/ZLHN3UbcWB
BlainlySpoken
Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT
So then the Ss have a device to record their response and they post?My daughter is over my shoulder "Mom I know how to do that" LOL
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT
A4: Use specific folders to store and manage work! Kids will begin to ask to "seesaw" their work!
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT
Is there a "Ss training" type power point or program to get started?
#5thchat
LemarrTreadwell
Apr 11 @ 8:22 PM EDT
I like slow and steady. Great reminder Jonna.
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A4: Don't try to do everything at once! It's tempting because
@Seesaw
is compatible with many other apps. Take it slow.
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT
A4: Use the resources on the
@seesaw
website. They have so many great ideas for getting started.
https://t.co/umxYYwZ6dF
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT
There are a TON of videos, webinars, ideas on the
@seesaw
web page!
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @Seesaw
BlainlySpoken
Apr 11 @ 8:23 PM EDT
Apparently I have my own
@SeeSaw
trainer her in house - daughter has volunteered to teach me
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Yes! Teachers also can approve it before their parents see it.
#5thchat
In reply to @BlainlySpoken
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT
You can make
@Seesaw
fit your needs. Many teachers use it for an eportfolio. It can adapt to what you want.
#5thchat
In reply to @TNording, @Seesaw
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT
A4: try seesaw with your students exclusively before sharing with parents to see how you want to use it
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT
Absolutely! There is a QR code login..Very easy.
#5thchat
In reply to @MrHennigar, @jmjohn15, @LemarrTreadwell
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:24 PM EDT
My class knows more than I do! They are the best trainers!
#5thchat
In reply to @BlainlySpoken, @Seesaw
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Good advice, but once you start using it, you will find it easy and time saving! Everything you need in one app.
#5thchat
@Seesaw
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:21 PM EDT
A4: Don't try to do everything at once! It's tempting because
@Seesaw
is compatible with many other apps. Take it slow.
#5thchat
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Super easy as it is just a QR code for the whole class. No usernames. Just remind Ss to double check they are on the right class
#5thchat
In reply to @MrHennigar, @drmcgaughy, @LemarrTreadwell
Seesaw
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
All of our recorded and live webinars are available at
https://t.co/O3L4lFfEf2
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m, @bickd
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:25 PM EDT
Kids are the best teachers!
#5thchat
In reply to @BlainlySpoken, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT
Q5: Time to share examples for Language Arts using Seesaw.
#5thchat
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT
So true! Our 5th grade Geek Squad is training the K kids.
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m, @BlainlySpoken, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:26 PM EDT
I love this!
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15, @BlainlySpoken, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A5: Another example of using
@Seesaw
for Language Arts Cartoons made by
@StoryboardThat
https://t.co/lXvWYQrKqt
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A5: Some fun ideas for LA and
@Seesaw
-
#Booksnaps
are a breeze!
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT
You can share the link for google projects directly into Seesaw. I do it all the time! Very easy.
#5thchat
In reply to @leslyethiery, @TNording
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:27 PM EDT
A4: Seek out your S
@Seesaw
experts and have them teach other students. I have a student run fluency station in my class.
#5thchat
brianfahey61
Apr 11 @ 8:28 PM EDT
Love the Geek Squad idea!
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15, @iteach5m, @BlainlySpoken, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A5: One more example - Tracking the Writing Process
https://t.co/HnUErEfqfO
#5thchat
BlainlySpoken
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Great way to think of them too!
#5thchat
In reply to @brianfahey61, @jmjohn15, @iteach5m, @Seesaw
tompkinsv
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
Book snaps
#5thchat
https://t.co/2oiG9XK4Tm
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A5: We love to app smash with Tellagami to talk about our fave parts of a story!
#5thchat
https://t.co/MNnKF4U17X
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
yes. They can even login using email! Many options.
#5thchat
In reply to @TNording, @leslyethiery
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:29 PM EDT
A5: I have had students post chatter pix of writing or word clouds of vocal words. I struggle a little more with LA.
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT
A5: We love using the
@bookcreatorapp
and
@Seesaw
together!
#5thchat
https://t.co/IGb3xEMwY5
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:31 PM EDT
Parents can download all work. You can archive classes, too. We have
@Seesaw
for schools, allows portfolios to be carried over
#5thchat
In reply to @leslyethiery, @TNording, @Seesaw
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT
We love Chatterpix in Kindergarten!
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT
One of my new favs- Upload seating chart. Use drawing tool to mark ss progress as you teach, comment tool for anecdotal records
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT
Try using it for Emoji vocab words; word sorts; book snaps; reading fluency;
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15
CAWEdD
Apr 11 @ 8:32 PM EDT
A1: I'm the principal of 2 elementary schools. All Ts and Ss us
@Seesaw
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Q6: More examples! Share some ways to use
@Seesaw
with Math, Science, or Social Studies
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT
Glad you could join us!
#5thchat
In reply to @CAWEdD, @Seesaw
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A5: Use it to share pics with Ss of rituals and routines!
#5thchat
https://t.co/3n1yUMQQ1l
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT
A5 use book creator to combine all of our research; drawing , writing and voice explanations
#5thchat
@seesaw
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:33 PM EDT
https://t.co/k9M9dOpFIl
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
A6: Love using
@PicCollage
&
@Seesaw
to share our Native American Real Estate Ads
https://t.co/4vmlpBPeW8
#5thchat
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Love the idea of emoji vocab as 5th graders love those emojis! Word sorts would be good as we are looking at using iCard Sort
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I would only choose specific items!
#5thchat
In reply to @leslyethiery, @TNording
Seesaw
Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
Here's how families can download all of their child's work from Seesaw for free.
https://t.co/JZNJ8rnyVx
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m, @leslyethiery, @TNording
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
https://t.co/1vEI9nkuP4
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT
This is one of my favorites!
#5thchat
In reply to @hollyn1214
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:35 PM EDT
A6: Flip your learning! This is a Science flipped lesson using Shadow puppet and
@Seesaw
#5thchat
https://t.co/F8b8ZQREgE
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
A6: Try using label feature to sort characteristics for SS. T gives characteristics Ss sort.
#5thchat
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Love
@PicCollage
to share more info all at once
#5thchat
@Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:34 PM EDT
I would only choose specific items!
#5thchat
In reply to @leslyethiery, @TNording
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I don't know about google sites, but
@Seesaw
is so easy to use! They are also very receptive to ideas and needs of teachers
#5thchat
In reply to @leslyethiery, @TNording, @Seesaw
ElisaW5
Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Oh, no! I'm late! But, I'm also on Spring Break. I'm allowed a few lapses here and there! LOL!
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Welcome, Elisa! Jump right in!
#5thchat
In reply to @ElisaW5
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT
For science I have had students turn in work to document our lab
#5thchat
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT
Love this!
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy, @Seesaw
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:37 PM EDT
How do you get the document to them? how do they type on it?
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15
ElisaW5
Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT
Thanks,
@iteach5m
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
Welcome, Elisa! Jump right in!
#5thchat
In reply to @ElisaW5
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A6: Another app smash with Chromville..Ss grew a virtual plant and recorded their voice.
#5thchat
https://t.co/X5msGnO2gu
CAWEdD
Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT
A4: From my perspective, consistency and PATIENCE are the most important things. Start small, but be consistent and patient.
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:38 PM EDT
What's an app smash? What is Chromville?
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT
They downloaded into notability and then uploaded it to Seesaw. It can be a little tedious at first.
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
ElisaW5
Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Listening for right now. Fascinated so far!
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT
You can add a PDF.
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @jmjohn15
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:39 PM EDT
Where you use 2 or more apps together.
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q7: Apps and
@Seesaw
work so well together. What is your favorite app to smash?
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
A6 ; One of my favorite LA/SS ideas
https://t.co/4vmlpBPeW8
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
I'm not sure I've ever done that before. More examples?
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
You can also write in Seesaw easier now with new features so you probably don't need to use Seesaw if one page.
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Check out this link. They have webinars for all levels!
#5thchat
https://t.co/tGvDWyc4xf
In reply to @bickd
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A7: I use Doink, iMovie, Chatterpix, Tellagami, piccollage - all can be "smashed" with Seesaw
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @drmcgaughy
ElisaW5
Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT
? about
@Seesaw
. I thought it was platform just for blogging? Although it doesn't sound like it is from this convo, I'm intrigued.
#5thchat
LemarrTreadwell
Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT
If i don't remind myself, they will!
#5thchat
TWMunoz
Apr 11 @ 8:36 PM EDT
I have to constantly keep reminding myself of this.
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT
It also has a blog feature! We didn't even get to that tonight! Here's a link to my blog page!
https://t.co/q4zrlIiFqB
#5thchat
In reply to @ElisaW5, @Seesaw
ElisaW5
Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Woah! Lots of new apps to explore!
@iteach5m
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:41 PM EDT
A7: I use Doink, iMovie, Chatterpix, Tellagami, piccollage - all can be "smashed" with Seesaw
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @drmcgaughy
hollyn1214
Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT
A7: interested in chromville new to me. I like piccolage, adobe spark, thinglink, padlet
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT
This is my
@Seesaw
Pinterest board if you're interested!
#5thchat
https://t.co/NqEWjALsVz
via
@pinterest
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT
Looking into Chromville when we start our life science unit!
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:43 PM EDT
The reaction when they see their plant grow on the iPad is priceless!
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15
Seesaw
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Check out My Seesaw Plan which includes lesson plans for introducing to your students
https://t.co/OxDO9bVF9q
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
LemarrTreadwell
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Wow. Brenda. And it is free. I just logged on as a teacher. Fantastic.
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:42 PM EDT
It also has a blog feature! We didn't even get to that tonight! Here's a link to my blog page!
https://t.co/q4zrlIiFqB
#5thchat
In reply to @ElisaW5, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
A7 : Here's an example of appsmashing with
@PicCollage
, iMovie, and
@DoInkTweets
https://t.co/h2faapXA1B
#5thchat
RedhdTechChild
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
About what... ABOUT WHAT?!?! I can't wait to find out tomorrow!
#fledchat
#5thchat
#hcpsteach
#edtechchat
TG_Neil
Apr 11 @ 8:58 AM EDT
Hey,
#FLedChat
Tomorrow our own
@dkonopelko
leads the conversation. The Most Important Thing About... Join us at 8pm edt.
BrendaMcFry
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
#5thchat
Seesaw is my new favorite app. I give kids something to respond to and they write or draw on their portfolio.
#seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
It is Free! That's the best part! Give it a try! You won't regret you did!
#5thchat
In reply to @LemarrTreadwell
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Is it web-based or app? Thinking how easy it will be with device mixed classroom.
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Q7 Felt board, draw and tell, book creator, PicCollage, chatterpix….
#5thchat
@seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:40 PM EDT
Q7: Apps and
@Seesaw
work so well together. What is your favorite app to smash?
#5thchat
LemarrTreadwell
Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Excellent Help Center.
https://t.co/VpcGvkcn4g
#5thchat
Seesaw
Apr 11 @ 8:44 PM EDT
Check out My Seesaw Plan which includes lesson plans for introducing to your students
https://t.co/OxDO9bVF9q
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
BlainlySpoken
Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT
#5thchat
@seesaw
We have limited pc usage in our classrooms, would this fit into a Station rotation?
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Is it all the way free or sort of free, meaning are there things you can't do if you don't pay, but everyone will want to do?
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m, @LemarrTreadwell
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT
A7: So many great ideas flowing here tonight! I can't wait to go back and reread all the posts!
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Another app that is awesome to use with
@Seesaw
is Thinglink
#5thchat
https://t.co/Yybf6HfEwl
BrendaMcFry
Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT
#5thchat
you can do things on one app and upload to Seesaw. The best thing about is that the kids love using it.
LemarrTreadwell
Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT
Just logged my students into my class. Free!
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:45 PM EDT
Is it all the way free or sort of free, meaning are there things you can't do if you don't pay, but everyone will want to do?
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m, @LemarrTreadwell
CAWEdD
Apr 11 @ 8:46 PM EDT
A2:
@iteach5
&
@hollyn1214
introduced me 😊to
@Seesaw
. I have a GREAT view of what Ss r learning & how Ts r growing.
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Q8: How does Seesaw help you share with others?
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT
You can do everything with the free version! You are limited by # of teachers you can add to a class
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @LemarrTreadwell
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:47 PM EDT
Both, but you print out the worksheets to color from their site. Then you use the app to get the 3D magic.
#5thchat
In reply to @jmjohn15
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A7: Make a QR code w/
@Seesaw
of student explained ART work and use for Art Show
#5thchat
https://t.co/nfQxr6DJZE
BrendaMcFry
Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT
haven't opened parent portal, but 2nd grade and 3rd grade see what each other wrote and love commenting.
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT
A8: Seesaw is great for collaboration, especially the blog feature.
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:48 PM EDT
Compare Seesaw and Seesaw for Schools - Which is Right for you?
https://t.co/AGfPtu7IJ1
#5thchat
ElisaW5
Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT
How does
@Seesaw
compare to
@Blogger
or
@edmodo
?
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT
What is the difference?
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m
BrendaMcFry
Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT
#5thchat
It works on laptops, phones, and tablets! very versitale
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:49 PM EDT
A8: Parents can see what we are working on daily and can offer comments instantly. It can perk a student right up
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Check this out - it's from the Seesaw website.
https://t.co/bef3rALwR9
…
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT
Q8 Share all day: their work, field trips, I miss you messages with a special drawing and parents respond to their child; great S/E
#5thchat
In reply to @iteach5m
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:50 PM EDT
I used the free version for my first year, We are a small school and we all use it so it's great to have Seesaw for Schools.
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT
A8: Last year I joined some awesome teachers from around the country in our own
@Seesaw
class. We recorded our fave books.
#5thchat
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT
It would depending on student login. I often throw a Seesaw activity in during groups so it doesn't use all devices.
#5thchat
In reply to @BlainlySpoken, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT
Hi Andrea! Share some
@Seesaw
ideas!
#5thchat
In reply to @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:51 PM EDT
I love this idea! Going to have to "borrow" it!
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy, @Seesaw
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT
My students just made Thinglinks in social and loved it! Made them on a country
#5thchat
In reply to @drmcgaughy, @Seesaw
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT
This year we also started using
@Seesaw
for peer feedback in writing.
#5thchat
BlainlySpoken
Apr 11 @ 8:52 PM EDT
Thanks for the ideas and inspiration
@seesaw
#5thchat
- gotta bail early
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
I use the Quik video app to share pictures from field trips,
@breakoutEDU
, etc.
#5thchat
In reply to @KLCseedtotree, @breakoutEDU
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Thanks for joining us!
#5thchat
In reply to @BlainlySpoken, @Seesaw
CAWEdD
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q8: 1/2 In both schools,
@Seesaw
has helped us help our parents be more engaged on a deeper level with their Ss learning.
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT
Q9: Final Thoughts? What is the one new thing you may try in your classroom using
@Seesaw
?
#5thchat
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:54 PM EDT
How do you convince Ps to buy in? They only check my blog when there are pictures on it.
#5thchat
In reply to @CAWEdD, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Our Ps love to see what their kids are doing. Introduce at Back to School Night- post newsletters on
@Seesaw
- they will be hooked
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @CAWEdD, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
CAWEdD
Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Q8: 2/2 Parents can comment more than "good job" on Ss work. They can ask specific and expanded questions about their Ss thinking.
#5thchat
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Use Pic Collage and
@Seesaw
to let Ss assess their/other's writing.
#5thchat
https://t.co/aVItOw9aDD
ElisaW5
Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT
How do Ps access
@Seesaw
? Do they have to opt in? Does it involve several steps? You see where I'm going?
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:55 PM EDT
Our Ps love to see what their kids are doing. Introduce at Back to School Night- post newsletters on
@Seesaw
- they will be hooked
#5thchat
In reply to @bickd, @CAWEdD, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Another Thinglink
@seesaw
example
#5thchat
https://t.co/E6tbewGdGu
KLCseedtotree
Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT
Yes! I teach Head Start and parent involvement was low till I started
@seesaw
100% parents joined and engaged;never happened before
#5thchat
CAWEdD
Apr 11 @ 8:53 PM EDT
Q8: 1/2 In both schools,
@Seesaw
has helped us help our parents be more engaged on a deeper level with their Ss learning.
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT
It's easy. There is a parent invite email or you can send a QRcode for them to join. Sooo easy.
#5thchat
In reply to @ElisaW5, @Seesaw
drmcgaughy
Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Once you enter your students..Seesaw generates parent letters with instructions. There is a separate Parent Access app.
#5thchat
In reply to @ElisaW5, @Seesaw
CAWEdD
Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Q8: Ps also see my comments and know that the principal is engaged in their Ss work as well. 😊
#5thchat
ElisaW5
Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Do they get notifications when something is posted?
#5thchat
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:56 PM EDT
It's easy. There is a parent invite email or you can send a QRcode for them to join. Sooo easy.
#5thchat
In reply to @ElisaW5, @Seesaw
bickd
Apr 11 @ 8:57 PM EDT
Thank you
#5thchat
@iteach5m
@drmcgaughy
for tonight's chat. I look forward to giving
@Seesaw
a try when we return from spring break.
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
Yes. Ps can manage notifications in the Parent App if they are receiving too many! I have parents who comment immediately!
#5thchat
In reply to @ElisaW5
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
A9: Seesaw is a great addition and students will pick on it fast. Meaningful work and parent communication.
#5thchat
jmjohn15
Apr 11 @ 8:58 PM EDT
I have made parents catch mistakes and start conversations too!
#5thchat
In reply to @CAWEdD
iteach5m
Apr 11 @ 8:59 PM EDT
I hope you give
@Seesaw
a try! I am happy to help if you have any questions!
#5thchat
In reply to @Seesaw, @Seesaw