#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 April 28, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Jump on in to starting now!
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Ready, waiting & excited to learn
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Sorry to miss ! Will catch up later but feel free to check out some of my ideas & resources here: https://t.co/KS6BJ1Vhik
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Hi all! Sara from WI I teach 1st in a 1:1 environment
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Thanks for coming Leslie!
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Hi all...Lynne from W Australia
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Savannah Ga 7:00 pm here - I can't think about very quote
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Good to see you Sara and Marnie!
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Hi everyone. Lori, 1st grade teacher from MO.
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Hi everyone - Cassie from MN
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Hi I'm Mindy! I teach Kinder in Texas. I have 1:1 IPads and my classroom would not function without
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Sophia 2nd grade from Chicago - "Don't think about what can go wrong think about what can go right" https://t.co/HHeWNvbjke
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A1. Hi! I'm a sch librarian from Chicago suburb. I like "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right."
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You are rockin' multiple chats! and Always multitasking - love it!
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A1Candy from Chicagoland. K-2 science. 1:1 iPads. 26 days to go.
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So glad you made it tonight! Using your TAG poster in my room to teach to kinders
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We will see how long I can keep it up. I love them both. AHHHHHH!!!
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Your job always sounds amazing!
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Oh, and I work with K-5. grades 3-4 have 1:1 iPads, others use shared iPads and laptops
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Hi Kinder T from SC - loving Seesaw!
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kinder here 2:1 about iPads
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I teach 1st grade with 1:1 iPads. We can't function without Seesaw!
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Hey everyone, Brooke, Tech Integration Spec. Indiana
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I was using today to do a quick check with number ID. I was copying and editing one item to save time
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It is the best! 2nd graders gearing up for summer
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Happy to see everyone today in We like "think and wonder, wonder and think"
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A1 My Ss are engaged uploading any kind of work to Seesaw because they like to show it off!
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Kim from ! We have shared devices in & we LOVE
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Q1 Ss become meteorologist 2 report weather, we've hunted for living/nonliving outside, documented progress of plants growing
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giving genuine feedback to others - positive and appropriate criticism
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A1: My Ss love sharing their work w/ their Ps. We used to document the growth in our terrariums this week
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A1: capturing student learning as they're building & creating during time. Easy to capture the process / reflection
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A1 Using blog to connect with other classes around the world. It's been an amazing experience!
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I need to try out the blogging! So many opportunities with that aspect of Seesaw!
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My Ss use daily for all sorts of excitement! In math they use it to explain their understanding with tricky concepts
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Candice here from Pennsylvania, teaching Kindergarten!
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A1. anything students do that is shared with an authentic audience helps them care more about what they do
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A1 Ss create videos to advertise events at school for our FB page and then have 3 likes each to choose the best one to be used
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A1 My Ss also ask if they can have Seesaw spontaneously when they have done something they are proud of.
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A1: My students are documenting their journey through creating a reader's theater/puppet show.
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My Ss are always eager to share their learning when we have a few extra moments at the end of the day!
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i think it makes classroom experiences real for parents
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the blog feature has been a huge motivator!
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Yeah! Miss Kim is in the house! How are your kinders?
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Ditto! THat's at the top of my to-d0 list for next yr's group
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A1 My students enjoy recording their thinking and sharing with others. They work harder knowing others will view their work
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So fun! My Ss took video in and then we used to put them together to tell a story
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It is so worth it! My kids are constantly on the blogging sharing sweet comments!
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That has been huge- explaining their thinking!
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A1 We uploaded videos of Ss playing with hoops + other toys for a unit on forces in motion - the basis for their writing after
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I think it promotes the value of play - when s build or make something... They take pic & record...shows value of play
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I'm a little late to the party! haha Kali from Florida!
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Yes it is. They learn so much more than they realize.
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It captures those moments that normally can't go home, but now Ss can "Take them home in Seesaw" That's what my Ss say
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Kids made comic strips, cut them out, shared w peers 2 write stories they think go with the pictures!
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A1 Students love sharing their day w/ parents through posts. Not sure if students or parents love that more!
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Hey I'm Tim from TX running late
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Is there a way to tell which class comments originate from?
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A1: is my Ss (jk/sk) preferred method of documenting.
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A1 Used seesaw to explain our recycled robots and had classmates comment on them using voice record https://t.co/F1VZ4T1B4z
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A2 With I SEE and HEAR Ss thinking, making their learning visible. They are engaged because they can choose how to show
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I can't tell - I just know some of the names of 's first graders! :)
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hmm ... I left out a word in my writing... This is not my best - it is not "Seesaw Ready" I need to ...
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That's awesome! I would love to connect with classes around the world!
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A2: You can hear them explaining their thinking. Powerful!
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A2 Pride and curiosity to check out what their peers are up to.
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A2 I love when they are aware of their audience. The cute "hi mom!"s are what I live for
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A2:I like there are choices for them. Those that can't write well can articulate through voice recording.
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A2 I love that when they are creating they help each other use seesaw features so everyone is successful
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DOCUMENTING DOCUMENTING DOCUMENTING!!! This is an amazing reality made easy with Seesaw!!
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A2 I see and hear enjoyable frustration because they know they have to try their hardest
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A2 They're engaged because they can use a tool that HELPS them, not hinders them in sharing their learning w/ mult. audiences
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A2: I see my students showing their learning from a task card and I hear their explanations - such a valuable tool!
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Make it a goal for next year. It has been amazing to learn from other Ss
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I like how they have multiple options of how they show their work. Choice is good for engagement and agency.
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A2: I agree, the freedom of choice is powerful!
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A2: Ss r looking at photos they've taken, talking about what they can write, talking about typing. They r fully engaged
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A2. I see and hear that students are reflecting on their work and processes and articulating their thoughts
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Yes! Taking down barriers that normally exists for emergent writers and readers
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You can HEAR & SEE them take it seriously! Shhh I'm doing a ! I'll go first then you can go too! EXCITED
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Seriously, is the BEST! I share with EVERYONE! ;)
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A2: makes it possible fir Ss to have more engagement in their learning. More choice in how Ss learn & how show learning.
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I agree and it open multiple hands on tools as well. They don't have to use a paper and pencil to document
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A2 if I had choice in my day I would have fun all day.. Oh that's right I already do! Choice makes them have FUN!
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A2 you can see and hear the reflection all while developing oral language
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The voice recording tool is the best! Especially for primary kiddos! :)
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A2: there is pride in one S teaching another how to document
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A2: My Ss address Ps- to hear excitement & and inflection in their voices knowing they have an authentic audience is PRICELESS
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St T said perfectly: it allows student who can't write yet to be confident sharing through words!
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A2: Lately, I have been seeing my Ss faces light up when they read blog comments.
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Great for oral language production in language learning classes
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A2: I hear students commenting on each other's posts and collaborating on what they are posting
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A2: makes it possible for Ss to have more engagement in their learning. More choice in how Ss learn & how show learning.
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As I am participating in one of my Ss is posting voice comments on work from home. (With Ps device)
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They are sharing EVERY detail of their work, just because they don't want to miss anything that they did. 😊
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and the students enjoy giving compliments
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I had 2 Ss who were level 1 ELL, & tools like w/ oral lang - huge gains
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A2 The joy of telling more than the teacher what you learned...priceless
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Q1: students creating tutorials for peers who were absent or for revisiting topics.
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Great way to give our quietest students a voice not to mention an avenue to understand their thinking https://t.co/lMuy8e3cKQ
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The voice recording tool is the best! Especially for primary kiddos! :)
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I have a kiddo that does that, too! The parent engagement is such an added bonus! How times have changed ..
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That mind shift is very powerful. Six weeks into K & my Ss know they are teachers too
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Absolutely agree! No more fear - building confidence all the way! https://t.co/Bc0lb0XAI8
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St T said perfectly: it allows student who can't write yet to be confident sharing through words!
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check out the AMAZING IMPACT has on educators! LIVE NOW!! Don't know what it is, join us!!!
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Great idea! My class commented on a s's project when he was home sick so he could still be part of our class-share
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great way of catching up on business
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Hello I'm Jonna from ATL and glad I could finally make a chat.
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Q3: Seesaw allows them to connect with an audience, showcase & explain their learning, and build a portfolio
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We have a classmate that moved to Oman and today my Ss were screaming with joy because we could see her in our global class
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truly it is the first technology I have implemented with no snags - no glitches - easy & so worth it
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3 weeks in to and we are seeing this already
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amazing how if your away too you can follow the kids day through the app!!
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I love how I'm still connected even when I am gone - seeing "so and so wants to add an item" always puts a smile on my face!
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Yeah! So great to see you Jonna! One of our original peeps!
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Yeah! So great to see you Jonna! One of our original peeps!
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PRICELESS!!!! The world is a much smaller place thanks to apps like https://t.co/zGWkj74M6Z
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We have a classmate that moved to Oman and today my Ss were screaming with joy because we could see her in our global class
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Agreed! So easy for students (and teachers) to use!! https://t.co/rhITGY5Oy8
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truly it is the first technology I have implemented with no snags - no glitches - easy & so worth it
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I agree! Seeing them smile when mom or dad comments though .. melts my heart!
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So I'm on year 2 with and still finding new ways to shift learning
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brings the world closer together
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Yes! I wanted her class in on our global collab in January, but it was too soon for her T. She is rockin' it now!
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Ideas come to me constantly! Love it!!
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Ss love that I'm still checking/connecting w/them via likes& comments when I'm at a mtg https://t.co/UMkHv2yO5A
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I love how I'm still connected even when I am gone - seeing "so and so wants to add an item" always puts a smile on my face!
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This is my first chat! I am in LOVE with and so do my first graders! Looking forward to learning from all of you!
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A3 They independently share their learning which forces them to assess what they know. https://t.co/cyQz9lW6X5
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Q3 - Okay - SO many great ideas so far! Here's Question #3 - Thinking about self-regulated learners... https://t.co/e3s0pagxr2
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I love tech& always trying new things, but usuallyissues - not w SS- only issue was Inet down -saved our stuff to retry later
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ABSOLUTELY! T is not only source of knowledge/help!
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Show Erin the power of a and follow her. So glad you are here today https://t.co/lmK9IeYYG9
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This is my first chat! I am in LOVE with and so do my first graders! Looking forward to learning from all of you!
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Mine too! They love know you're still with them.
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we are using seesaw with 4 classes around the world sharing about ourselves
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Welcome! Glad you could join us!!
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Yesterday I had one exclaim, "Ms. Knutson" is on - live time feedback for her when I commented on an item!
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talking to mom also helps them realize they have to clearly explain as mom isn't there & needs all the details
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A3 Self regulated means independent and responsible - 2 great skills to instill in every student!
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No joke - they were floored
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A3: allows Ss to work at their own pace and document when ready. Less following the clock
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Just joining from Mt Airy, NC
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A3: creates independence & collaboration. Ss seek help from each other & find new ways to use. https://t.co/EeihebUDTD
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Q3 - Okay - SO many great ideas so far! Here's Question #3 - Thinking about self-regulated learners... https://t.co/e3s0pagxr2
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I find my T's feel the same way. It fits in and works seemlesly & is free!
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A3: Having the ability to go back and look over previous work leads to reflection.
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A3 has helped my Ss become self-regulated learners b/c they practice reflection in ways that meet their abilities& needs
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Also your kids could make recap videos of the day for them to watch when they come back
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A3- Confidence for my students - identifying what they did well, but also what they need to work on!
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Students engage in higher level tasks, bc ease & reliability. Ss take learning opportunities. https://t.co/XmF7PoyMtD
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Q3 - Okay - SO many great ideas so far! Here's Question #3 - Thinking about self-regulated learners... https://t.co/e3s0pagxr2
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A3: When they see what others have done on they sometimes want to go back and "up" the quality of their work
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loved can't wait to do it again
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I love that they can learn from each other. At times we show on SMART Board & reflect as a class
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The choice is great & the voice recording feature is a great option esp for the little ones or special needs students !
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A3: 💓 this because it's so true!! https://t.co/IeC9vQEdKh
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A3: allows Ss to work at their own pace and document when ready. Less following the clock
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WELCOME!!! Our chats are a wealth of awesome info and resources!! Join in :)
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A3: I have Ss creating school videos/movies to share with new Ss. They have to decide how to present the info
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A3 It helps kids work independently-wanting 2 get work done well & b proud 2 share it-& collaboratively-helping others, comments
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A3: Knowing their work will be published on the class feed for all to see. Other students commenting as well!
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A3 Ss went back over earlier work - comments were a scream "Ew, look at my writing", "I said 'um' too many times", etc.
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A3...they can reflect/listen back to themselves and think about ways to improve
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A3 it's helped greatly with S reflection. They always want to review recordings/writing to get it just right before posting
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A3 my Ss played "I Spy" this week and had to comment on someone else's work with a comment about the data on their line plots.
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Q3: Allows a level of independence never thought possible! Ss document learning & thinking to let me know they're understanding!
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A3: They more familiar they become with the more confident they are in voicing the kinds of tasks they want to do.
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that look into their minds is what i love!!
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Yes! They quickly realize the possibilities w & are engaged with how they can extend these! https://t.co/hxgK28xca8
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A3 has helped my Ss become self-regulated learners b/c they practice reflection in ways that meet their abilities& needs
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A3: I welcome suggestions for how you do help Ss self-regulate though...some of mine just want to play, play, play!
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A3 My Ss will independently make word clouds, popplets, or video themselves reading a book during Daily 5.
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A3 Seesaw puts the S in the driver seat when they explain and post their work.
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Can't wait to show Ss their reading & writing from September to now .. so much growth
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How do they share with new students? Blog?
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. Sorry I'm late. Michelle from IL
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And they can revise! Sometimes a little revision makes all the difference in level of pride in the work! https://t.co/kBBsrZf9x0
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A3 Ss went back over earlier work - comments were a scream "Ew, look at my writing", "I said 'um' too many times", etc.
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it has been such a motivator for writing - they have to have complete senten- they look forward to sharing writing
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A4: really like having the students collect and reflect on their work, especially explaing their assignment & thinking
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New Ss will be able to watch through
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A4 the possibilities for parent conferencing is HUGE
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A4: has been game changer 4 assessment.Get a MUCH better picture of what they know through voice recordings, drawing, etc
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A4 Assessments were time consuming and a dreadful process. When some of it become independent it frees up my "quality"time w/ Ss
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A4 Whoa! Love this ? has completed changed how I look at all assessment. Gives my Ss much more ownership in the process
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A4: Holy Cow! Where to start?!
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and you have the evidence at your fingertips
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A4 - EVIDENCE. Enough said.
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Ss know a tool for extending learning! Reminders help keep on track but once expectation set, they SOAR!
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I was thinking of creating a folder for different areas of school.
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A4 I love seeing the growth over time! Made life easier since I could go back and review what SS did. https://t.co/rc2hKt9CV7
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A4 I have a much more complete picture of my Ss strengths and abilities - much more thorough and effective
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A4: In K, a lot of our assessments are 1:1& take a lot of time. In you can have Ss complete a task at the same time. <3
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As do Ps- very few questions re: report card grades/comments when Ps see Ss learning w/their eyes daily https://t.co/tFZtXhgspj
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and you have the evidence at your fingertips
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My thoughts exactly Lori!
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A4: I'm new to Seesaw but see many possibilities for assessment. It sure does open up more options than paper/pencil.
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A4 Less class time spent on 1:1 assessing, many Ss record their work at the same time & I review later
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Q4 Ps are able to understand strengths/areas of concerns by viewing Ss posts- I reflect on success of lesson by what Ss post
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A4: has made me better at assessment. The convenience/tools allow me 2 do more in the moment and keeps things organized
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A5 It has made it easy to use technology- period!
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A4 How nice is having a student's thinking and work recorded and organized into folders for easy access?!!
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Photo docum & audio record has saved me SO much time & paper Ps also see continuous progress https://t.co/eq7pUfxs8V
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That would be easy to assign a group of kids to model & explain expectations around the school
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. A4: I like how the parents can see the same assessments I see in school, especially for our younger students.
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using iPads can be a very individual thing - SS promotes sharing and collaboration
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A5 Removes barriers, provides feedback, gives all Ss voice, reaches local and global audiences, give Ss an easy tool to share
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start with task cards this summer - game changer! :)
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A4:Observation grades are a breeze! You don't have to run around and hope to"catch" them. It's fabulous! https://t.co/whLGWGtVzA
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Q4. Seriously the formative assessment area is so important with seesaw. I know quickly, then they can fix mistakes.
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Q4: allows multiple daily check ins- always receiving info on Ss understanding. This allows me to better meet Ss needs.
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We are creating a PBIS "class" with photos/vids of expectations.
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we are just starting report writing for mid year - going to enjoy it this year
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My summer list is LOOOOOOOONG (already) yikes. :)
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A5 When you have a timid to tech teacher - is the way to go! Simple, organized, Life Changing!
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A4. Sorry, should have been a4. Not q4
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A5: as Ss become more comfortable with , they have wanted to explore other areas using technology
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Ss take ownership! Doing assessment by explaining learning & recalling info, and teaching others! https://t.co/86CAh5fgso
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A4 Whoa! Love this ? has completed changed how I look at all assessment. Gives my Ss much more ownership in the process
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A5: It definitely extends the learning beyond the classroom and allows parents to become part of the conversation.
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Exactly! As Ts we can't be everywhere, but with you can clone yourself and hear all thinking
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LOVE! Add to the already really long list. Going towards the top. https://t.co/JpOIqJopET
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We are creating a PBIS "class" with photos/vids of expectations.
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A4 - I feel like Seesaw has helped me really pull my students into the assessment process!
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isn't it always? Every time my colleague and I talk we add something to our list!
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the smashability between and other apps makes it so easy!
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Absolutely! https://t.co/SpxmmA4Iku
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A4 I have a much more complete picture of my Ss strengths and abilities - much more thorough and effective
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And allows Ps these quick glimpses too
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easy to explore, too! Ss pick up on it fairly quickly!
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Never be scared to incorpor Tech! The possibility is ENDLESS! Ask & countless assist at your fingertips https://t.co/LzTOVQ8J4v
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A5 It has made it easy to use technology- period!
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Yes!!!!! Who doesn't want one place to showcase everything!
https://t.co/gJphjrdXHX
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the smashability between and other apps makes it so easy!
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Q5 reliability and friendly-features build independence in isolation, but features help app smash with ease!
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A5 Seesaw puts technology in their hands and helps them practice with a variety of tools.
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A5. We can share our creations in other apps so easily. Ie. , handouts, and anything else
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principal just gave 1/2 day PD to pull Ss to "star" in photos/vids! Making tons of !
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Organized by STUDENT!! So easy for report card time to focus on ONE CHILD
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Every time I "talk" to you I have 5 more things I want to do just to keep up with you. :)
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Q4: also allows me to differentiate assessments as needed.
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A5: I agree with the app smashing talk! So easy with
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and has solved the 'getting it off the iPad' issue we had with our JPS
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So true! I have noticed this too. https://t.co/g8Qi9NAesv
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As do Ps- very few questions re: report card grades/comments when Ps see Ss learning w/their eyes daily https://t.co/tFZtXhgspj
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and you have the evidence at your fingertips
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love the term SMASHABILITY!! Yes!!
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Love this idea! - idea for PBIS?
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any tips for creating task cards?
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A5: It allows Ss to become the teacher when sharing their work.
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A5 reliability & easy features build independence in isolation, but features help app smash with ease! https://t.co/us8J6qmx9Q
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Keeps parents in the loop!!! What teacher wouldn't LOVE THIS!!!
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A5 I always tell ppl, it REPLACES what you already do with something better, rather than 1 more thing to add to your day
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A5: We used to connect w/other classes on a Collab Math Padlet. Ss learned a lot by reading other Ss math problems
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Any tips on how to get parents to buy in? I have reluctant/non-tech savvy parents
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A5 - Seesaw has turned me (and my students) into a(n) app-smashing machine!
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So true! It also opens up more possibilities than you ever think could happen https://t.co/kzUv84EKcF
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A5 I always tell ppl, it REPLACES what you already do with something better, rather than 1 more thing to add to your day
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major selling point with my teachers
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. With printable QR codes we are able to share our work easily with others. I love this new feature!
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We use Apple TV alot during the closing portions of our Writer's, Reader's and Math Workshop.
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sit with them, show them the app, show them the possibility! So easy to convince!
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I want to get this ready for tomorrow's open house! Or, I'll add it to my "To do" list for our library! https://t.co/0dqfYYYaEL
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haha! Thanks for the shoutout! :)
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we are starting our kinder parents next week with Mothers Day Ss gifts on seesaw - message to mom!
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has anybody smashed DoInk apps w seesaw if so I want to chat later!
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A6 I know some admins that use it for their professional teacher portfolio. Allows Ts to add items that show proficiency
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A6 Using as a way to ask questions and share with other teacher at the same grade level! Amazing please try!
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Oh we did valentine cards, put them into then shared via - heart melting
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I have 4 teachers on so far - 7 to go loving being in class and sharing and seeing T excitement
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I don't have much opportunity 2 sit/show. I would 💜 2 find the perfect thing that I could send home 2 entice them
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A6: Maybe create classes for different PD/book studies showing how they implemented the practice in their class.
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A6 I created a "class" for evaluation/domain evidence. Admin can scroll through...comment...question. LOVE IT!
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LOVE to connect with other Ts in to collab on a PD, SHARE what others do w it in their schl https://t.co/bDQMP1zRSM
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what a great idea! I am going to do this next year-
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has started a blog to show all of the ways that Ts are integrating tech in classrooms. Grade levels are Ss
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We have a teacher acct where we can share ss and teacher examples. Tchrs used it b4 SS back in Aug. https://t.co/pclvo4ii4Q
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A6:Have T class set up for staff. During PD sessions have them share &connect through &become Ss https://t.co/MP37zboxeS
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A5: lets me push differentiated assignments. Works so well w/ other apps, easy for Ss to choose how they show learning.
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A6: reviewing what you/students have documented allows you to reflect and be more accountable
