#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 May 12, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Might be in & out for tonight b/c of EOY picnic! In the meantime, check out some cool ideas here: https://t.co/KS6BJ1Vhik.
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Wish I could chat tonight but I'm about to perform "Beat It" in our school talent show
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Come and join starting right now!
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Brenda from Haddon Twp., NJ - Grade 5
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Hi all! Sarah from TX. 3 more weeks in 2nd grade, then moving to Digital Learning Coach!
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Hello I'm Angela a K teacher in MN and excited to have hosting tonight!
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Traci 1st grade from KS, excited to lead our discussion!
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Hello Janet from Virginia Beach, VA Instructional Technology Specialist Grades K-5!
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Hello friends! Ready for more inspirational ideas! Jane K-1 teacher from Kansas!
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Hi friend, glad to see you
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Hello! Traci, k-2 TIS from Billings, MT. In & out tonight - at my son's ⚾️game.
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Hello Lori, 1st grade soon to be K teacher.
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Checking in from MN. Big fan!
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Rough day today in K-1 Need some happiness!
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Awe! Moving down to K! that will be great Lori. Isn't that where you were last year?
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Any suggestions on what to do with for my iPad showcase next Monday? 4 Ss, 4 devices & lots of visitors. Thanks!
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Hello , tech integrator k-5 Maine, excited to share!
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First grade teacher in Johns Creek, Georiga First chat as an Ambassador!!
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Hi Lori! You were the talk of my district today!
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Excited to learn some cool ideas. First grade teacher from San Diego.
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you will get some here tonight!! great bunch of people here
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Yahoo! Ben is here! Thanks for stopping by. Hopefully lots of Ts can stop by the this summer!
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3rd grade teacher looking for ideas. Using it on chromebooks for journaling
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I would print off some items via the print feature with QR codes and display them in the hall
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Sherri ... K teacher here from Raleigh NC
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A1 Anne from Albany on South coast of West Aust. Tech Integration Spec, Primary K-6
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Tough day at school. But Chickens are hatching today just in time for Open House.
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Yeah! Great to have you here!
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I did that for S conferences. Big hit.
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Hi y'all! Wendy, 2ndgrade!
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Janelle Wierbowski from PA. I teach K until next yr when I move to 2nd
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Baby chickens make everything better!
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I'm excited for this event! Spread the word to teachers you know who are ready to get Seesawing! https://t.co/rlNJHaybtg
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was rather thinking of doing some "live action" with , some of the stuff we do everyday in the classroom. Any ideas?
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Are your kids blogging yet?
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Welcome everyone! So happy to see so many faces tonight! We know it's crazy this time of year.
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So many great ideas Ts post if you follow !
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Hi fellow addicts Lynne from W Oz
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Heather Here from Michigan
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Hi all, I'm Lorraine, I teach 3rd in MA!
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Scavenger hunt - scan QR code then solve and move to next spot, or stations to showcase using different tools
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Joni from Mn. Tech Coach and First Grade teacher
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Yes, addicts indeed! Funny!
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no just journaling with the notepad option
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It is an addiction isn!t it?
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A1 makes assessing easier because I can clone myself, hear the voices of ALL Ss, and get regular insights
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not a lot of room or sockets. How would you make Ss show in a few minutes what they do on a regular basis?
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https://t.co/sg6KCF4Aas
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Welcome everyone! So happy to see so many faces tonight! We know it's crazy this time of year.
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A1: I am able to have all students responses/answers in one spot. I can access them anywhere, comment and share. Love it!
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A1: Fluency, I can hear several Ss a day. Reading sight words, spelling, explaining thinking, etc.
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I love that feature, I can listen and look while at sporting events or in my bed
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Christy from Peterborough, Ontario. Grade 2 will be 2-3 next year
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A1 definitely...I cant stop talking about it at school - moved the obsession on to 3 more Ts - 1 a week lol
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A1 love that Ss progress is documented and shared with Ps keeping them in the loop without extra steps for me - we're a team
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A1 Ss don't have to sit in front of me to count, read sight words, even write letters/numbers. Spelling tests can be done w/o me!
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A1: I LOVE that I can hear their ideas and thoughts.
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A1: Love waiting until I'm home to listen to them read or explain math. Concentration is better for me!
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A1 Easy we Seesaw most everything we do. See growth over time in subject folders
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Hello all! Greg- 2nd grade, MD. Checking in to for some time tonight. Hope all are well.
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LOVE spelling test via Perfect for all learners. Ss control the speed
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Some Ts had Ps & Ss make a together at student led conf & post to .
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A1 you hear student voice and know what they are thinking - insight
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A1:Students can verbalize their thoughts.I can get a clear picture of what they were thinking and how they solved a math problem
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Seesaw provides opportunities for authentic, mastery based assessments. Students are demonstrating their learning by DOING.
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A2 when Ss r required 2 use the talking feature to explain something they've taken a photo of I can really see if they 'get' it
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have Ss pick out their favorite 3-4 latest items and share those
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A1 fluency building and exit tickets for math using drawing
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I have used it for spelling words with parents, & allow Ss to use magnetic letters to spell words, take screenshot and post
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A1: Seesaw provides opportunities for authentic, mastery based assessments. Students are demonstrating their learning by DOING.
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A1: allows me to use a variety of assessments; not just paper/pencil AND share with parents
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A1: Ss can show their knowledge in so many ways. Ps and Ts can see dig projects without printing, love the littles can narrate
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A1: I feel my A are personal for my Ss. walking through the steps of a math problem helps me see what they really know!
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A1 I also love that it can capture their thinking & reflecting in the moment so they can keep progressing. Not a barrier
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A1 like cloning Ts. Many authentic samples easier to collect for review/assess.
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I have Ss video each other counting (1s, 5s, 10s and by 2s) then I can review. It's all in one place😊
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Love the sharing with parents aspect! No more excuses to not know what's going on daily. https://t.co/AaW50dSWbe
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A1: allows me to use a variety of assessments; not just paper/pencil AND share with parents
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A1: Hi all, Assessment - record thinking, take pic of results and place in folders by content - math, spelling, compr., etc.
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I use it for Math assessment regularly. It's like conferencing with many Ss all at the same time
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love the idea. I was thinking of writing short tasks and have visitors pick one & ask Ss to perform them.
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For any T that has to give spelling tests - using is not only a time saver, but game changer https://t.co/OlqmE6RTmU
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LOVE spelling test via Perfect for all learners. Ss control the speed
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A1: Don't have to assess all Ss 1 on 1, can access their work in when I'm able & still do reading groups, etc during day
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Love the ability to quickly take snapshots and immediately turn it around so parents, students and I all work from same doc's
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A1 it is awesome for capturing progress on IEP goals. Counting out loud, showing 3D shapes, reading fluency phrases,
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This is the part I like best: authentic audience! https://t.co/tjnjL7IrDZ
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Love the sharing with parents aspect! No more excuses to not know what's going on daily. https://t.co/AaW50dSWbe
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A1: allows me to use a variety of assessments; not just paper/pencil AND share with parents
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A1: Hearing them use their own words to explain steps and ideas really lets them show EXACTLY what they know and understand!
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Next year we will be using Words Their Way..class full of different spelling levels..no problem!
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A1 Ss practiced speeches in and where able to self-assess
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I feel like I know exactly what Ss know this year, has made giving grades so easy! https://t.co/zsT7N2ilWA
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A1: Hearing them use their own words to explain steps and ideas really lets them show EXACTLY what they know and understand!
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A1: impossible to know what is happening at all centers and if they are learning, but now? Seesaw has changed all that!
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I love that allows Ss to capture hands-on assessments too - it does not have to be paper/pencil or bubble sheets
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A1: Not only student assessment, but I used samples for artifacts for my EOY eval - easy peasy!
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we are a WTW school and Ts are starting to see how can help them with spelling tests
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thanks! Just finished my ambassador training today. Looking forward to learning more.
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A1: 💙 giving Ss the opportunity to respond and show understanding using a variety of tools and formats. Instant differentiation!
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A1: Misconceptions in Math are uncovered quicker and easier using the white board features along with visuals and student audio.
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love that idea! Ss could repeat the speech and listen back until they are happy with it https://t.co/GzzjEYTR1d
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A1 Ss practiced speeches in and where able to self-assess
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Several Ps w/ Ss with special needs are grateful for the insight gives them to their child's day https://t.co/RTBRyVrGds
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A1 it is awesome for capturing progress on IEP goals. Counting out loud, showing 3D shapes, reading fluency phrases,
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A2: Absolutely! Using their posts for authentic assessment + sending assessments out & having Ss record & draw is a game changer
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A2: I use much less paper and more easily give each Ss problems and content at their level
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A1 Ps can wk on strategy at hm if done wrong. Parent involved in learning.
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I'm interested in how you use for spelling tests
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Q2: We changed to a standards based report card. No letter grades. has been a lifesaver in gathering data
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A2 My assessments aren't limited to "bubble in an answer". Talk to me, tell me how you know what you know.
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A2: Assessment is more authentic to the students - giving them more voice reveals data that has more integrity. Personalized!
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I love being able to hear how they solved a math exemplar at my house and in their own words
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A2: makes it easier to reassess the Ss that need it. No need to stop everything to give a reassessment-Quick & Effective
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A2: yes! Love being able to spend more time with Ss and access after school
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A2: I have been encouraging Ts to assess more often using iPad tools. Saves time & more data!
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personalized, good word, I was searching for the perfect word and that's it! https://t.co/ryMxfdiu8G
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A2: Assessment is more authentic to the students - giving them more voice reveals data that has more integrity. Personalized!
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A2 My approach to assessments has completely changed. My Ss have more voice over how they approach showing learning
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A2 Explain your thinking! Shows me what they really know not just the right answer
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A2: Awesome tool to determine progress of time which was harder to do with paper.
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A2: I can give more feedback during the learning process so by the time we get to summative assessment Ss are in a better place
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A2: seesaw is helping me collect evidence for the Illinois KIDS assessment.
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A2 assessments with audio is a game changer. Explaining the meaning of vocab
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A2. NEVER is my bag full of papers to correct!
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is it a voice recording of the words in Ss portfolio for them to write?
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A2 No more 1:1 assessments like show me how you count by 5s. My Ss use and I save 20+ minutes of instructional time
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A2: Flexibility - Not everyone has to do it at the same time or turn in same type of product. Lots of options.
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BINGO! https://t.co/4wOiBBGz4k
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A2 My assessments aren't limited to "bubble in an answer". Talk to me, tell me how you know what you know.
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I use formative assessments much more often now. I have a math problem of the day that I use as an exit ticket
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Yikes, I meant "follow progress over time" - EXTREMELY powerful as students assess, set goals and see how their efforts matter
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A2 I <3 C-ing all the great assessment ideas. I need 2 use Seesaw more often everyday! I'm a shared device classroom 20:5 help?
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Explaining is an awesome plus!!
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Q2: Ss & Ps now understand that learning is a constant process of reflecting & revising. We learn from mistakes!
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Sarah-K-12 T. First in a couple of weeks
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get ready to share some examples as we head into the next few questions. coming up in a couple minutes.
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Ss self-assess as well. This Ss is checking in with sight words and circling ones to practice https://t.co/LCgVLGFH8T
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A1 Also like to have Ss write own story problem, read it, solve with # line & Bee Bot & capture it all in
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I remade all my LN assessments so they are seesaw friendly
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A2: I like the way Ss have figured out creative ways of responding or showing their learning.Even more than what I asked for.
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love the options! Ss ask how to respond I say ur choice.
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A2: More Voice & Choice. Less papers being toted home. Quicker turnaround time with feedback and next steps for instruction.
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I also have my students do running records on themselves. They take a picture of the page, record themselves & annotate errors.
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My first ! Vilma here from Ontario, Canada. Elementary teacher. Be in and out. Hello, everyone.
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I have a station set up where they take turns and also have a Ss expert to help when needed
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A1 has helped me assess my Ss fluency and comprehension more authentically through their independent reading
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Feedback is very important to help students know how they are doing.
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is now trending in USA, ranking 39
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❤️ how to you get Ss to hold the iPad with it rubbing the microphone?
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we have used app for WTW sorts then saved screenshot in
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ugh this has been my FAVORITE part - no more multiple days to get through the whole class!
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Thank you. Got my ambassador badge a few days ago. Yay!
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Q2: I can give more open-ended questions. With so many available ways to share their thoughts, Ss can show how deep they can go!
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A2: I have so much more documentation than I ever did in the past.
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A3: I have given multiplication problems on Seesaw and students have used voice & drawing to show their strategies!
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A3: They can explain their thinking!!!-we no longer need to be mind readers
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truth! it has made the grading piece so transparent!
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Sign me up - I am there! Do you have to sign up or just show up?
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A3: We use the Math Learning Center Apps https://t.co/wrRugXD8Em & import screenshots. Ss then annotate to show what they know.
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Ss were given a math problem-had to draw and record /explain how they got the answer.
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A3 I have a "Think Aloud" math station where students record themselves narrating and annotating a math word problem.
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A3 Ss explain math station games when finished playing. Makes Ss accountable for playing correctly. https://t.co/Woay5edXxJ
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A3: students use the voice record tool to explain their mathematical thinking instead of just showing answers.
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A3: Ss were given a math problem-had to draw and record /explain how they got the answer.
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They know they are more accountable for their thinking. They can't just look at their neighbor. They at least try now.
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I added Principal on a class I team with. Wanted her to see the gr2 Ss new blog. She commented on all! Ss beamed when they read.
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me too! Ss love it-many have caught their mistakes if they got the wrong answer.
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I put my assessments into a folder & then Ss copy and paste them them write words
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this is my favorite part - makes me wish we had more devices!
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A3. Ss recorded a video of their math thinking. Had to do it over&over to perfect their recording. https://t.co/Kzd6oOZHGR
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App smashed with GeoBoard! create a shape that had certain perimeter and area measurements. https://t.co/F4JYkHvctx
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App smashed with GeoBoard! create a shape that had certain perimeter and area measurements. https://t.co/fv29X8JzMv
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I have Ss who do that too!
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This is awesome! How did Ss do that?
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Find objects in our room that are a certain shape. Let's give Ss meaningful context for learning https://t.co/Lja2Ue7uXq
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Ss didn't want to write and discovered the video. Loved it!
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A3:Ss giving feedback by constructing viable arguments about their peer's video explanation of a problem.
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Ss get choice w/ how they show they know about patterns. Why do they need the same worksheet? https://t.co/zvvnyAp7ww
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Gr8 idea! Love ur doggie pic too!
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Making connections to objects around them helps them learn so much!
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Finding perimeter and area using the copy & edit featur
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Finding perimeter and area using the copy & edit featur
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. Excited about this new tool of . Used a diff platform last year. One place. One love.
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A4: The recording feature is great for independent fluency at a station.
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A4 My Ss can just grab a book, take a picture, and record reading in . Documented, shared, and insight for progress
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Whoa, I'm super late! Hi everyone! I'll have to catch up 😊
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A4: The fact that the students can hear themselves read is one way that has helped them become better readers.
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Does anyone use chromebooks? Love iPads for but going to chromebooks next year. Will I be ok??
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A4 Ss record themselves reading, listen to it back and comment on their fluency/goals for next time.
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A4: I have students take a picture of ind. reading books &read a page aloud- helps me look at what books they are choosing, too!
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Some things work better with iPads like capturing photos, but chrome is easier for typing
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A4: next yr I"m going to record fluency rates with each check so Ss can compare and see progress. I can also go back to check
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Thanks! Will have to try-my kids will love it!
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You could add a voice recording to the directions too
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Ahh! Forgot about so I'm joining super late!
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I have one teacher one and a 3rd grade T uses them 1:1 and LOVES them!
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is awesome. I have to head to open house soon so I'll check the thread later. U can do that right?
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LOVE that Ts can access same apps on the web to model or even send home for practice.
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This is great! Do you have them watch the video and self-assess?
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they go back and listen to themselves, but I need to get better with self reflection
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are you using Tellagami and green screen?
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A4: I had to change to Daily 6 to include Seesaw as a choice. They love reading or retelling me a story. Good info for me!
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My Ks love using on their chromebooks!!
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Using to help differentiate lessons during literacy stations. Small groups view screencasts https://t.co/OaO2HBPQvk
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A4: I also like that students can hear each other read. Fluent readers can model good fluency.
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Do you take a picture of this and they read?
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What an awesome idea! I need to incorporate this!!
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Just Tellagami. Ss took a pic of book, set as background in , recorded review. used to share
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A4: Used to record and prep my son's presentation. We watched it together and talked about what needed to be improved.
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do I just go to later or ?
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that is so neat! How did Ss do that?
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A lot of fluency talk! Recording and listening back with student or peer group to listen has been awesome.
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Yep, on we'll post them. :)
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should be able to find the link at the end of the hour
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Plan to try readers theater next week. Hmm App smashing...
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I was not giving them enough of their own expression time! They love it. They can also go to the blog.
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Q3 sent Ss around school looking for 2D shapes. Set the timer on each iPad to bring them back on time. https://t.co/yb50MsSsEG
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A5: Can't wait to see answers for this one because I'd love to grow in this area!
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that's a great idea, I have a lot of folders so I'll add fluency
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I'm here!! Was wondering about the chat, as well :) Just creeping on in the meantime
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I have a checklist that came a from a readers theater book. It's easy for firsties too! I can send a pic tomorrow
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A3: we're all about using to help us assess 1:1 counting .. love their little selfie videos
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A5: Ss read/listen to a book-they pick how they want to tell me about their story.
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I'd like to see that one!
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What does "please add it to your Seesaw journal" mean to the kiddos? :)
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They usually post a Storify Check back here
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A5: read a story record what's in the palm of your hand. Who, what, where, when, why and how!
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Need to review all the awesome answers about reading. The one thing I haven't done on with Ss. Yet...
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the work they will complete for that task
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A5: Using Seesaw and the children knowing they have an audience is a source of motivation and meaning to their learning.
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Yep! Take photos of real post it notes, then it saves them digitally
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What an awesome way to incorporate Seesaw and nonfiction!
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Got a real thrill today! S retold this book in Spanish for her mom! 2 nd year of Eng. ! So proud https://t.co/fHg7txcwh7
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It does make a huge difference when Ss know that they have a bigger audience aside from the T.
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I am sorry that I am late! Jacqui from Crystal Lake, IL 3rd grade moving to library media center next year
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A5 Ss record themselves reading and "think aloud" about what they read. Ss do a Check for Understanding (CAFE) at the end
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. My kids really enjoyed with
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Jessica, K Fr immer T from MN, joining in for the last little bit of the PS: my internet is awful right now!
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My Ss ❤️ their selfie videos too! They crack me up!
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For my littles I print off the item and they scan the QR code which takes them right there
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Wow would that be awesome!!!
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They love to make their character and give it their voice!
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I'd like ideas of work to do. Is there any examples? Places you go to get ideas?
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We are a small school; one of each grade K-5. We all are Seesawers
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Even better! https://t.co/xyuFjkYqpQ
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For my littles I print off the item and they scan the QR code which takes them right there
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My Ss love to take on the role of the character and retell the story from their perspective too https://t.co/pwIexfGvUe
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They love to make their character and give it their voice!
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Hey everyone! Jen from MN...joining just in time to wrap up. Thursday Night Fail!
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I met this awesome crew at and they are amazing
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And just like that, another amazing idea from ! https://t.co/UU84knqCXX
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My Ss love to take on the role of the character and retell the story from their perspective too https://t.co/pwIexfGvUe
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They love to make their character and give it their voice!
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Anyone planning to use to connect with Ss over the summer? My brain is hatching a plan
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a lot of the webinars have great examples and are archived! check those out
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I had the same Thursday night fail. Welcome!
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Thinking about sending a challenge or problem each week
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Q5: share ideas of how you use seesaw to assess reading comprehension
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I post a ton of Flipped Learning videos for French practice. Already have Ps asking for summer-themed vocab!
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Can't wait to see you at . We are all coming! Principal too! https://t.co/oakqZQzRHc
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I met this awesome crew at and they are amazing
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I would maybe structure it a little with leading questions, or posted assignments.
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I was thinking about sharing books they have read or something else
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Yes! I have already started drafting a "postcard" for Ss to copy and paste!
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Gotta scoot a little early tonight! As always, fantastic ideas shared from everyone!
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Thinking of switching to 1:1 sign in for at home and using it more as a summer blog for Ss
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Yes! Planning on reviewing sight words by using a video of the words. Reading aloud, math problem every week.
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A6: I've used to assess acquisition of knowledge in science and social studies! Ex. annotated video of the water cycle
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I've also "read" read-alouds to absent Ss while they are at home! summer stories?
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I love using it for counting benchmark assessment in 1st...saves so much class and instructional time!
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do you give QR code for home usage? Or join code?
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A6: Using more and more to pre-assess - "what do you think this is...?" Helps catch a ton of misconceptions!
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A6 Their confidence. Some are sharing now, that had no interest in the beginning.
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Yes! Seesaw summer stories! Cute! Teacher read alouds delivered to your device!
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Oh wow! That is beautiful!
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Ss recording read-to-self books. Will take them home this summer & can read along to own videos
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A6: I love to have ss narrate their writing, then spelling doesn't effect the idea or content
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A6: I use as daily formative assessments - reading, math, writing, science, etc! Love it! It can be used for anything
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Teamwork. Collaboration as a learning skill is evident in the recordings that groups submit.
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Gotta go-As always great ideas and my expanded. Fun tonight! Lots to learn about only scratched the surface.
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., Checked out things you do in class using . They're amazing!
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Thanks for all the GREAT ideas!
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Q6 Had 2nd gr interview K Ss on for final Fr oral test! All 22 Ss done in <15 min!
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A7: Publishing day - author reads, student give 2 compliments, 1 coaching - Slead learning and collabo https://t.co/QNs1gx3dXg
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A6: My Ts use it a lot alongside their Daily 5. Also for exit tickets and formative assessment throughout the day!
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If you don't follow do so now https://t.co/HAiFD4h9Ds
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., Checked out things you do in class using . They're amazing!
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