#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 October 27, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Jump in & join us as we talk student led conferences and parent teacher conferences in It's a great day… https://t.co/dRifBxzgpc
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Hi ! I'm Lorraine and I teach 3rd in MA. This week: , learning about the pilgrims, & reading comp. strategies!
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Mary from VA. New to this chat - 2nd time here and new to this year
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I'm Zack and pumped to share ideas tonight! I'm always saying it but our Ts (and their Ss) are the best!
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Hey everyone - Cassie from MN .. Ss shared some at conferences a couple of weeks ago
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Marcie here, new to this chat, teach grade 5
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Christy grade 2 getting ready to bring Ps in on
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I am taking part in too! Love it - have not figured out how to use with it yet.
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Hi, hi ! I'll be popping in and out, it's dinner time! You are in good hands with these two rock stars!
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I'm Tina SL in Papillion, NE first time here. VERY EXCITED!
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Hi Great to see you! Jane here from Ks. We are having our fall party tomorrow! So energy levels are high!
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Andrea from KS. This week in 1st: pumpkin dissection, pumpkin seed munchies, art party, lots of learning!
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Hi there. I'm in Australia. This week we have been trying new things and providing feedback to one another.
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Hi ! I'm Martha from TX. I teach 4th gr sci & soc st. We're experimenting with energy & forces and learning abt TX explorers.
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Wow-many new faces in ! Happy to connect with you tonight! We're in for a treat with and - tons of ideas!
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Hi Julie! You two are everywhere aren't you? Love it!
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A1. Hi. I'm Jace from NJ. Grade 4 ELA Teacher.
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That is my next step - teaching how to provide feedback.
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Hi Renee White. I teach fabulous 1st graders in Apex, NC.
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would you ever be interested in collaborating? We're a first grade classroom here
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Still time to join, PLN! Lots of Ts excited to share resources in tonight! https://t.co/ochFT5qOMH
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Wow-many new faces in ! Happy to connect with you tonight! We're in for a treat with and - tons of ideas!
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I'm Ashley. I teach K in Indy. LOVING SeeSaw in my 1:1 classroom.
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Hi! I'm Hillary from Indiana - I teach 8th grade LA. We are reading the novel Orbiting Jupiter as part of the global read aloud!
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Me too! Hard to get them to say anything except! I like it!
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Hi. Happy to be here. Thank you
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Hello! I'm Rachel. I teach K in Alabama. We're celebrating Red Ribbon Week!
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Hello, ! Jessie, K French immersion T from Minnesota. We had a 4 day wknd last week so we're feeling full of energy being back!
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A1: I did share with Ps at conferences.
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A1: Having student work available is such a key part of PTGs - it makes it "real" for parents! makes it happen.
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A1: Ss can choose their "favorite" artifacts to share and reflect upon
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Q1. All the students resources in one place - also shows response to feedback and growth in learning
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A1:Definitely more effective PTC bc Ps are already able to see/hear so much conferences can be as simple or in depth as needed.
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I love this. Kids take ownership in their work. They are proud to share their successes! https://t.co/Ung0c710yN
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A1: Ss can choose their "favorite" artifacts to share and reflect upon
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A1. We do SLC and using seesaw would be a great way for Ss to showcase their work
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Q1. First time here...I'd say Seesaw could also share reflections after the conferences.
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A1: Have not done SLC yet but could see being so effective as Ss sharing & guiding platform.
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A1 - allowing parents to see the work from their child and the progress they've made throughout the year = goals
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I should have tried. I did give them the printable QR codes.
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Q1. Ss explain items and tell what is easy/difficult for them.
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SLC are powerful and would be impressive and engaging for Ps and Ss
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A1: If u have been using SeeSaw prior to conference, it gives concrete examples to illustrate progress/learning.
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I agree! We don't post perfect work on Seesaw. Therefore Ps see authentic work.
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You will get so many awesome ideas from tonight, Marcie! https://t.co/npqV4hLEbe
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A1. We do SLC and using seesaw would be a great way for Ss to showcase their work
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absolutely! Ps appreciate seeing it too! We'll have to connect again this year! :)
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Niko PYP Coordinator and teacher librarian from Bangkok joining late
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Half of my Ps have signed up - now I need to work on the rest. :)
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Hi! Kelsey Cones, kinder teacher in NC and a little late to the - wrapping up first quarter now so excited for this chat!
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A1: This year, I'm going to have Ss share their goals for 3rd grade on before PTCs. Will have Ps comment on post at PTC
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A1 we can sign up the non-connected parents on the spot!
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A1. I'd love to have SLCs...4th grade ☺
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Absolutely! It's the real deal! "Raw kid" work... Good, improving, & still being worked on. https://t.co/M3S0m7yM2S
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I agree! We don't post perfect work on Seesaw. Therefore Ps see authentic work.
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A1: I haven't done any SLC (yet), but Seesaw is authentic work from students. It shows what they're rocking and their struggles.
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creates a transparent window into your classroom. So powerful!
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A1: No SLC in K, but I do lots of assmts on Seesaw. 1 P mentioned that she loved seeing them so we went right into next steps
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In a previous , someone was making a "comment" sheet to send home with Ps. Does anyone have a copy?
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In a previous , someone was making a "comment" sheet to send home with Ps. Does anyone have a copy?
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A2: I am starting to use folders to organize the Ss work
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Great idea if you know their email address! Love the slide show too!
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Yes! Folders are the answer
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Do you & your Ss know how to use Folders in ? It's a great way to get organized for SLCs/PTCs! https://t.co/lkrCSX29d4
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A2: using folders & showing growth over time
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A2: By folder for subjects or by standard & grades in plus/schools so you can pull up S performance in specific areas.
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A2 skills view shows progress and areas Ps can work on at home. Using folders shows subject strengths/weaknesses.
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"Listen to song that your child did & posted on Seesaw," said during conferences. Gets last few every time!
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not sure - someone just said they were making a sheet 4 Ps on how to comment. Thought it was a great idea
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might have been! Thanks! Sending home to Ps soon :)
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Q1. Benefits are 2 fold. Fewer surprises Ps already see some work. Ss are eager to share. Easy to show Ps - confidential
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That is a great idea!!! I will do this tomorrow!
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Ss use a checklist and put items that they choose in their conference folder. This doc and others here: https://t.co/MYtJHXG0EJ
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A2: I'm loving all of these great ideas!
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Well said, Christy! https://t.co/KsZKS8ajzL
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Q1. Benefits are 2 fold. Fewer surprises Ps already see some work. Ss are eager to share. Easy to show Ps - confidential
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Q2. Ss must comment using success criteria. More relevant and helps Ss focus when sharing with Ps.
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It's student-driven, so empower Ss to add their own creations to Wow! Work folder in preparation for SLCs/PTCs.
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A2 We are departmentalized. 4 classes, all Ts co-teachers, so we can show all work in subject folders at conferences.
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Love that, Martha! Sounds like your team is using both co-teachers & folders very effectively! https://t.co/gYvHKj2LDj
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A2 We are departmentalized. 4 classes, all Ts co-teachers, so we can show all work in subject folders at conferences.
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A2 I tag assmts/ items reflected on report cards with report card title -- like "numbers&operations" Easier for P to understand!
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Sorry! I thought it was posted earlier!
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Is anyone using Skills to help with conferences??
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A3: I have no answer to this because I don't know how to utilize the folders!! Help!
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A3: To show Ps specific areas of concern, growth, or enrichment. Love how easy it is to pull up small chunks of info.
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A3: loving the skills feature - started playing around with it this week & adding Ss work
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great use of this tool. I have Ts that really could benefit from this tip!
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Is skills only with premium?
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possibly come springtime! Already had fall conferences .. kinda tough to start so early in 1st
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choose an area of focus (we have folders 4 fluency, phonics, sentences, literature, etc.). Possibilities r endless
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Ss adding to folder for student led conf? Title the folder "1 SLC" so it is at the top of the folder list. Easy for Ss to find
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I haven't started using skills yet. Hope too soon.
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yes! You can get free monthly trials though through ambassadors. Let me know if you want mine
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Ss select work to showcase to parents at Student LED Conferences! Holds them accountable & lends to great convos
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Q3. Subj: color then by strand and sometimes even by task for folders. Working on adding skills. Not sure yet how to best do it
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Question in our district - can you compile free trials from ambassadors?
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Hey - is your new sched for webinars posted for Nov? Doing a training next week & wanted to include as a link
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Yes!! Added LIVE during 💕😊
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a T can get up to a year's worth of trials
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Thanks! I can't try it and no one would get back to me!!!
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I LOVE this idea! I will be adding this folder tomorrow!
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A4 I don't see this being a problem at one of my schools but the other has been a challenge. Ideas would be helpful!
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Q4 Bring up how to leave comments (and not just "good job"!) and walk them through it. Ps aren't so different from Ss...
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Sorry to head out early but bedtime routine is a must. Thanks for another great chat.
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A4: by sharing w/ Ps who haven't signed up yet. They always seem so excited and eager!
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For those not on their childs account, I always have a printed QR code there and encourage them to do it on the spot.
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A4: I had qr codes ready to pass out for parents who had not yet signed up. I showed examples of their child's posts. They <3
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This will be 1st conf using . I want to encourage Ps to check through the day & comment or ? So we can answer in realtime
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That is what I did too. :)
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Multitasking during by approving the 175+ posts waiting for me. I'm getting really good at counting...
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- My class added a "Specials" folder 2 allow our Specialists to add work from their space
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Ps who aren't on fall in love when they see their child's work (especially if it's a recording). https://t.co/rObgGBbKu5
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A4: I had qr codes ready to pass out for parents who had not yet signed up. I showed examples of their child's posts. They <3
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Ss using video to capture the inquiry process in action! 4 Cs helping students grow!
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Love this, Amanda! We are doing this K-6 as well with Library, Band, etc. https://t.co/f2oMrLmYnC
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- My class added a "Specials" folder 2 allow our Specialists to add work from their space
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as a SL I LOVE that! We have our art teachers with folders as well!
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Love the idea of having specialists having their own folders. Do you add them as a co-teacher??
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I love this! I was trying to think of a good way to do this!
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A4 Ss will add a note to their parents asking them to sign up! I will share it a conferences.
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Great way to reel them in! 🎣
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Definitely saves on clarification emails I get after report cards are sent out (despite long explaination doc)
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We try so hard, but routines are SOOO important! Ss are loving it now though
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Ts learning about Seesaw . Training teachers: a ripple effect giving so many students enriched learning experiences.
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A5: Following this! I need ideas.
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A5: let Ss have choice and a voice
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I have not tried this for SLC but I see the power in Ss having pride in their work and showing Ps what they want them to see.
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We get lots of parent comments but does anyone have a list of valuable feedback suggestions? https://t.co/2uz07s0Cvy
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I'm trying to 'trick' big kids' Ps into leaving a little more feedback in ! Get this jpg here!… https://t.co/J09Y4PzI8b
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A5: post a pic of S and P together at the conference! Ps seem to like seeing their pic with their child on Seesaw!
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I did that for open house before school started. :)
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Q5. Since this will be my 1st I have 0 to share but will be 👀for great 💡from all of you awesome Ts!
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love your last line on this so parents know that their comment is private.
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I add the ones that would like access. Most say they trust my judgement. :)
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We haven't made a list for parent comments yet, but we made this for peer feedback in comments. https://t.co/2PAfly0H6A
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