#seesawchat Archive
#Seesawchat was founded by Seesaw, which is a student-driven digital portfolio that allows teachers and students to share schoolwork with parents.
Thursday March 9, 2017
7:00 PM EST
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:01 PM EST
💛Who's ready to
#seesawchat
?? Can't wait to learn and share with you! Intros coming up!
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:02 PM EST
Introduce yourself to the
#seesawchat
community! I'm Julie in KS, HS ELA & K-12 tech. I'm excited to moderate tonight!
RaRaPenguin
Mar 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
Hi! Renee White, teacher of fabulous 1st grades in Apex,NC
#SeesawChat
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
HI, I'm Jennifer, a K teacher from ATL on spring break!
#seesawchat
mcarlson110
Mar 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
Mary from VA. I teach 2nd. Recently became
@seesaw
ambassador Loving all things seesaw
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
rockrimmoneslc
Mar 9 @ 7:03 PM EST
Katherine from Colorado Teacher Librarian and Digital Learning Coach K-5
#Seesawchat
hillaggie93
Mar 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
Angie from Texas, hello everyone!
#seesawchat
smanhart4
Mar 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
#Seesawchat
Hi! Shawna from Michigan! I teach MS Band!
AmandaBuethe
Mar 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
Hi
#SeesawChat
Amanda, 3rd f/Ness. 2nd year using the free version of
@Seesaw
Its a game-changer!
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:02 PM EST
Introduce yourself to the
#seesawchat
community! I'm Julie in KS, HS ELA & K-12 tech. I'm excited to moderate tonight!
Seesaw
- Moderator
Mar 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
We're so excited to share ideas with our teacher community! It's
#SeesawChat
time!
mcarlson110
Mar 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
Hi Jennifer, hope you are well
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
mollienye72
Mar 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
Mollie from Columbus, Ohio. I teach 2nd grade and have been using/loving/discovering
@Seesaw
for a year.
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
hillaggie93
Mar 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
Angie, 3rd grade from Texas. Hello everyone!!
#seesawchat
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
Hi Mary! I know it's been a while. So glad to have a breather during break. 😄
#seesawchat
In reply to @mcarlson110, @Seesaw
KhaleesiKirkley
Mar 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
#SeesawChat
Christina Kirkley, first grade (mostly ELL) teacher at a title one school in Goose Creek, SC! Huge Seesaw fan!! ❤
mcarlson110
Mar 9 @ 7:05 PM EST
Are you on break this week?
#seesawchat
In reply to @JJDLagrange, @Seesaw
brandon_brazel
Mar 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
Brandon, 2nd in MO. Excited to be here!
#seesawchat
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
Yes, I am 👍 You?
#seesawchat
In reply to @mcarlson110, @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
Plenty of time to join us in
#seesawchat
! Introduce yourself if you are lurking!
Seesaw
- Moderator
Mar 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
We're so excited to share ideas with our teacher community! It's
#SeesawChat
time!
mcarlson110
Mar 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
Not until the 2nd week in April
#seesawchat
In reply to @JJDLagrange, @Seesaw
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
Hang tough!
#seesawchat
In reply to @mcarlson110, @Seesaw
MrsAshleyBFort
Mar 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
Hey, y'all! Ashley from South Carolina. My 2nd graders & I have been using
@Seesaw
since August. Also teach teachers to Seesaw
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
kispypniko
Mar 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
Good morning from Bangkok
#seesawchat
peeps! Niko PYP Coordinator and teacher librarian joining a bit late from school bus
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
Hi everyone I'm Miranda from Wisconsin! I have been using Seesaw this year and can't imagine my class (life) without it
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:07 PM EST
Q1 is on the way! While we're waiting, remember to follow other
#seesawchat
Ts to help grow your PLN!
arteach13
Mar 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
Hi everyone ! Belinda Zepeda from San Antonio, TX. Middle school Art teacher w/18yrs exp.
#SeesawChat
AmandaBuethe
Mar 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
Hey
#usd303
Come join
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:06 PM EST
Plenty of time to join us in
#seesawchat
! Introduce yourself if you are lurking!
Seesaw
- Moderator
Mar 9 @ 7:04 PM EST
We're so excited to share ideas with our teacher community! It's
#SeesawChat
time!
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
Q1 ⬇️.
@Seesaw
provides so many ways for us to get to know our Ss better! How have you learned more about your Ss fm their posts?
#seesawchat
TechVolak2
Mar 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
#seesawchat
2nd grade in PA A1 2 stud. sent video clips of their musical talents from home. We loved it!
rrjafisher
Mar 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
Ruth from Columbia, SC Glad to be with "y'all"!
#seesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
That's awesome, Peg! Thanks for sharing!
#seesawchat
TechVolak2
Mar 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
#seesawchat
2nd grade in PA A1 2 stud. sent video clips of their musical talents from home. We loved it!
MrssmithOP220
Mar 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
Dropping in for a few minutes! Sophia from Near Chicago!
#SeesawChat
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
A1 With my K Ss, I get to see the more confident, quirky side of their personalities when they add audio or video.
#seesawchat
kellynmurphy
Mar 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
Hi everyone! I am Kelly and teach first in Texas.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:10 PM EST
KDGers are the best, right
@MrsGadtke
?
#seesawchat
In reply to @MrsGadtke
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:09 PM EST
A1 With my K Ss, I get to see the more confident, quirky side of their personalities when they add audio or video.
#seesawchat
pls217
Mar 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
HI everyone. Pauline from Maine, tech integrator.
#seesawchat
MrssmithOP220
Mar 9 @ 7:11 PM EST
A1 I ❤ that I see their personalities in their work! I feel like connections have been closer between teacher and student!
#SeesawChat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
I love seeing/hearing that side of them! Sometimes I LOL at how cute their videos are when accepting work! 😂
#Seesawchat
In reply to @JJDLagrange
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
I think they might be the loudest! :-)
#seesawchat
In reply to @EHSMrsJ, @MrsGadtke
KhaleesiKirkley
Mar 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
#SeesawChat
join us
@LaPointsClass
!
In reply to @LaPointsClass
TraciPiltz
Mar 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
Hi! Traci K-2 tech integration & former k teacher from MT!
#SeesawChat
MrAndary
Mar 9 @ 7:12 PM EST
Eric here! 2nd grade teacher in Troy, Michigan!
#seesawchat
Would love to connect with other Seesawblogs!
arteach13
Mar 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
About to have Spring break. Planning to ask kids to show off artwork they do at home & I will give them 💯% for participation.
#SeesawChat
AmandaBuethe
Mar 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1: I learn what they value by what they choose to upload and share on
@Seesaw
w/ Ps
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:08 PM EST
Q1 ⬇️.
@Seesaw
provides so many ways for us to get to know our Ss better! How have you learned more about your Ss fm their posts?
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1: It's easy to do icebreakers ⬇️ at the beg. of the yr, but I'm learning a lot about my Ss now fm journals &
#booksnaps
.
#seesawchat
kellynmurphy
Mar 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
A1 the students take ownership of their work and ❤️️parents' comments.
#seesawchat
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
I know - and there is also snippets of their real self chatting with peers. AKA "shush, I'm recording!"
#seesawchat
In reply to @HSSD_mirazygi
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
What a fabulous idea, Belinda!
#seesawchat
arteach13
Mar 9 @ 7:13 PM EST
About to have Spring break. Planning to ask kids to show off artwork they do at home & I will give them 💯% for participation.
#SeesawChat
MrssmithOP220
Mar 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
A1 Biggest and best are the Ss who have come out of their shells with the opportunity to express themselves in different ways!
#SeesawChat
RaRaPenguin
Mar 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
A1:Love how even the shyest S can open up on
@Seesaw
& also had let me see deeper thinking by more Ss at 1 time w math talks etc
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
Well said, Sophia!
#seesawchat
MrssmithOP220
Mar 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
A1 Biggest and best are the Ss who have come out of their shells with the opportunity to express themselves in different ways!
#SeesawChat
mberelson
Mar 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
#seesawchat
From Truckee, Ca. Have been using Seesaw for about 2 1/2 years with K and 1 Ss. LOVE IT. Getting ready 2 present
@CUE
nxt wk
In reply to @cue
arteach13
Mar 9 @ 7:14 PM EST
#SeesawChat
same here! Especially with my younger 6th graders.
In reply to @MrssmithOP220
kispypniko
Mar 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1 biggest takeaway for me is the ability to document the evolution of Ss thought process, such evidence of how powerful it is
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
Q2 coming up!
#seesawchat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1: personalities ✨✨you get the chance to comment &have a deeper connection. passions always seem to show up in their projects!
#Seesawchat
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
Yes! My Ss love to share what they understand about math w/
@Seesaw
#seesawchat
In reply to @RaRaPenguin, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
So true, Miranda!
#seesawchat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:15 PM EST
A1: personalities ✨✨you get the chance to comment &have a deeper connection. passions always seem to show up in their projects!
#Seesawchat
MrsAshleyBFort
Mar 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
A1 I love that my Ss but esp my ELLs can use their voice in a way that makes them feel secure.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
Q2 is up! Tell us about all the ways you use
@Seesaw
to connect with your kiddos even when they are absent!
#seesawchat
rrjafisher
Mar 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
A6 Sharing QR code of wonderful student work to other Ts in building made "believers" of other Ts. We r growing our
@Seesaw
grp
#seesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
mberelson
Mar 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
#seesawchat
Love seeing all Ss - shy & ELs, too - successfully and for meaningful audience hone their speaking and summarizing skills.
tzinchuk
Mar 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
#SeesawChat
I'm from Wisconsin. I teach Kindergarten.
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
Love that, Ruth. "Believers of other Ts!" Perfect!
#seesawchat
rrjafisher
Mar 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
A6 Sharing QR code of wonderful student work to other Ts in building made "believers" of other Ts. We r growing our
@Seesaw
grp
#seesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
Shy friend sharing her math work
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/CUMZj7pKkW
Seesaw
- Moderator
Mar 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
Awesome! We're so excited to hear this
#SeesawChat
In reply to @rrjafisher
KirstenTeaches
Mar 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
A1: Love hearing the students explain their thoughts
#seesawchat
KhaleesiKirkley
Mar 9 @ 7:17 PM EST
#SeesawChat
A1: my ELLs speak upon their videos more than they do in class! I get to know so much more about them through their posts!
arteach13
Mar 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
I like how they take more time explaining why they choose certain themes to write about and make artwork about.
#SeesawChat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
for example math facts and football=awesome!!
#seesawchat
A1
In reply to @HSSD_mirazygi
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
Love
@Seesaw
for all language learners!
#seesawchat
In reply to @KhaleesiKirkley, @Seesaw
_kayla_johnson1
Mar 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A1 whatever skill they've mastered (drawing composite shapes, fluently reading a story, making 10 to add) they ❤ to show off!
#SeesawChat
MrssmithOP220
Mar 9 @ 7:18 PM EST
A2 We have an absent folder -we post something new we learned that day or reminders to show the absentee something they missed!
#SeesawChat
smanhart4
Mar 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
A1: Ss have shared fave artists, 2nd instruments, and home video retakes. They let me have a peek inside of their interests!
#Seesawchat
TraciPiltz
Mar 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
A1: I can't always hear their thinking at centers, etc. Sometimes I think I know what they know until I listen in
@Seesaw
😊
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
arteach13
Mar 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
Gives me a better understanding of their interests so I can build better lessons.
#SeesawChat
jckinders
Mar 9 @ 7:19 PM EST
#SeesawChat
A1 Some of my students have started creating teaching videos to share their interests with classmates
In reply to @Seesaw
AmandaBuethe
Mar 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
A2:
@Seesaw
is a life saver for sending notes and reminders home! Especially when they aren't at school that day to remind them
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:16 PM EST
Q2 is up! Tell us about all the ways you use
@Seesaw
to connect with your kiddos even when they are absent!
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Mar 9 @ 7:20 PM EST
We love this idea!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @jckinders
RaRaPenguin
Mar 9 @ 7:21 PM EST
A2: I like to put in some videos, songs, etc used in lessons so Ss can listen & learn along at home. Also helps keep Ps in loop.
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
A2: Last yr, Ss recorded message for a S having surgery. The mom was so impressed! Great way to show concern for a friend.
#seesawchat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
A1: math facts+football=awesome!!
#seesawchat
@ChatterPixIt
@EbelingHssd
#passions
In reply to @ChatterPixIt, @EbelingHssd
arteach13
Mar 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
Their digital citizenship is actually positive. I was afraid of negative comments but they can't stop liking and writing kudos!
#SeesawChat
MrssmithOP220
Mar 9 @ 7:22 PM EST
A2 At a conference and sent a pic to show them what I'm doing and who I'm hanging out with!
#seesawchat
KirstenTeaches
Mar 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
A2 We sent messages letting students know we missed them & hoped they felt better soon. Also sent learning videos we created.
#seesawchat
FoleyKev
Mar 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
Seesaw is a key station in my school STEAM Room
#seesawchat
In reply to @RaRaPenguin
mollienye72
Mar 9 @ 7:23 PM EST
I hate when our food shows up in the middle of a chat! Will be in/out for tonight. 😬
#seesawchat
smalchow
Mar 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
HI all! Sara from Wi jumping in during a quick break from conference night. I'm a digital learning specialist
#seesawchat
mberelson
Mar 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
#seesawchat
Q2 When i am at a district training or big conference, Ss communicate on Seesaw with me. They show me what they are working on.
jckinders
Mar 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
#SeesawChat
A2 We recorded learning songs and shared them with everyone so students who were absent can learn them too
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:24 PM EST
Ready for Q3! ⬇️ Perfect ? if you have spring break coming up!
#seesawchat
MrssmithOP220
Mar 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
Gotta go! I'll be sure to check out the rest of the chat later!
#SeesawChat
MrsEschler
Mar 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2. I do tell them we missed them at school. Hopefully excited them to get back
#SeesawChat
kellynmurphy
Mar 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2 @ a conference I was able to grade their work, comment, and send notes.
#seesawchat
AndyLeiser
Mar 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
What up! Andy from Minnesota bopping in.
#seesawchat
pls217
Mar 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
A1
#SeesawChat
gr2 Ss prep for conf. Ss took pic book page; recorded fluency. Math: rolled 2dicex2=addends.Recorded process.
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:25 PM EST
A2: Check out some of these great ideas for how to use
@Seesaw
to connect w/your Ss over breaks!
https://t.co/pjqcwBP5ei
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
A2: I did this too! I ran a half-marathon
@runDisney
asked them questions and had them write stories! So awesome!
#seesawchat
In reply to @MrssmithOP220, @runDisney
smalchow
Mar 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
Lots of Ts using
@seesaw
during conferences to share showcase work with Ps
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
Q3 is all about
@Seesaw
on breaks! Check out these ideas:
https://t.co/pjqcwBP5ei
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
MrsEschler
Mar 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
And I'm Aly from CO. I teach 2nd. School event tonight so in and out
#SeesawChat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
A2: I did this too! I ran a half-marathon
@runDisney
asked them questions and had them write stories! So awesome!
#seesawchat
In reply to @MrssmithOP220, @runDisney
mberelson
Mar 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
#seesawchat
A3 We have had13 snow days since 1/1! - I've kept contact w families but want to figure out how Ss can initiate work from home ?
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:27 PM EST
Love to hear that, Sara!! We have our big kids' student-led conferences next week & have all of our
@Seesaw
stuff ready to go!
#seesawchat
smalchow
Mar 9 @ 7:26 PM EST
Lots of Ts using
@seesaw
during conferences to share showcase work with Ps
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
AndyLeiser
Mar 9 @ 7:28 PM EST
A2: used it today with my iKIDS as a remote independent learning platform to see their creations from afar
#SeesawChat
KhaleesiKirkley
Mar 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
#SeesawChat
A2 I will post announcements about school events or special activities, so even absent students get a reminder!
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
A1: math facts+football=awesome
#passions
@ChatterPixIt
@EbelingHssd
#SeesawChat
In reply to @ChatterPixIt, @EbelingHssd
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
A3:
@MrsBirzer
is the expert on using
@Seesaw
over school breaks! Read more about how she does it!
https://t.co/JeC8NULE14
In reply to @MrsBirzer, @Seesaw
RaRaPenguin
Mar 9 @ 7:29 PM EST
I know some Ts that have sent the class
#QRcode
home & created a homework folder for Ss to load work into from home.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @mberelson
smalchow
Mar 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
Save the Date! Join me for a
@Seesaw
Social on March 27th from 5-6p at Townline Pub & Grill
#seesawchat
Info here:
https://t.co/tWN2wO9Uee
smanhart4
Mar 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
A2 Haven't done anything specific, but thinking using the blog to keep up with Ss, or our 8th Gr trip to Chicago next month!
#Seesawchat
JJDLagrange
Mar 9 @ 7:30 PM EST
Gotta run, heading to a math webinar now. If you don't know Christina Tondevold
@BuildMathMinds
, check here out!
#seesawchat
In reply to @BuildMathMinds
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:31 PM EST
love that! I had one S who created a video for how to use the arrow tool for others! I mean how cool!!
#seesawchat
In reply to @jckinders, @Seesaw
AndyLeiser
Mar 9 @ 7:31 PM EST
A3: this from a Ss on vacay in
@MrsLeiser
third grade class - keeping up w/ learning & staying connected
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/bk6Uw7KV1x
In reply to @MrsLeiser
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:32 PM EST
After all this chatting about getting to know our Ss better, Q4 is all about connecting with Ps!
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
Q4 is all about connecting w/Ps! I don't know about you, but I'm better connected w/them than ever before!
#seesawchat
MrsAshleyBFort
Mar 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
A3 I send Ss and Ps little notes. Over winter break, I sent thank you notes for Christmas gifts.
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
Thank-you notes! What a perfect idea!
#seesawchat
MrsAshleyBFort
Mar 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
A3 I send Ss and Ps little notes. Over winter break, I sent thank you notes for Christmas gifts.
#seesawchat
AmandaBuethe
Mar 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
We do a Recap at the end of the day to show parents. Kids answer a Q, write one thing they did well and 1 thing to improve on
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:33 PM EST
Q4 is all about connecting w/Ps! I don't know about you, but I'm better connected w/them than ever before!
#seesawchat
brandon_brazel
Mar 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
@mberelson
,
@RaRaPenguin
is right about class
#QRcode
. Also, copy and edit would work well for Ss.
#seesawchat
In reply to @mberelson, @RaRaPenguin
smalchow
Mar 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
A4: My classroom was more transparent than it ever has been in large part to
@seesaw
. Amazing parent connections!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
MrsEschler
Mar 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
A3 I was able to share pics of my baby on maternity leave :)
#SeesawChat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
A4: Just had an Interest Fair Ss recorded speech&families could see right away! They ❤️ it! Anything they see is a connection!
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
Same. That's my favorite word to use (transparent) when describing the changes to my classroom post-
@Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
smalchow
Mar 9 @ 7:34 PM EST
A4: My classroom was more transparent than it ever has been in large part to
@seesaw
. Amazing parent connections!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
Awwwwww. I think
@EGSThomas
did the same!
#seesawchat
In reply to @EGSThomas
MrsEschler
Mar 9 @ 7:35 PM EST
A3 I was able to share pics of my baby on maternity leave :)
#SeesawChat
smanhart4
Mar 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A3 Getting some great ideas on this one! Notes to Ss & Ps to keep in touch in general--LOVING it--will be using it! Cool!
#Seesawchat
RaRaPenguin
Mar 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
Sorry all, but have to head out. It's bath time for the littles. 😉
#SeesawChat
arteach13
Mar 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
#SeesawChat
that was awesome!! 👏
In reply to @AndyLeiser, @MrsLeiser
KirstenTeaches
Mar 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
A3 I read stories to my class & asked for responses, shared about where I was/what I was doing
#seesawchat
smalchow
Mar 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
My best strategy was Ss would always address Ps when doing audio. (Hi Mom & Dad! Today we...) Authentic audience at its best!
#seesawchat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
A4: ❤️sending fun videos &creations to give a snapshot of the day! ❤️the dialogue that comes home about what happened @ school!
#SeesawChat
AmandaBuethe
Mar 9 @ 7:37 PM EST
Today we showed Ps our spelling practice then they wrote a "gem" and an "opp" (opportunity to do better tomorrow)
#SeesawChat
MrsAshleyBFort
Mar 9 @ 7:38 PM EST
A4 I have a digital newsletter. I love that I can see who has read it. No more lost newsletters and notes at bottom of bookbags!
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A4: Here's my foolproof trick for getting Ps connected to
@Seesaw
:
https://t.co/XdZD8Qcx8K
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
smanhart4
Mar 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
A4 The more I use
@Seesaw
w/ Ss, I see greater parent involvement w/ likes & positive comments! Imagining great talks @ home.
#Seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
brandon_brazel
Mar 9 @ 7:39 PM EST
@AmandaBuethe
, love the end of the day recap! We have Ss create end of week recap with
@puppet
and send
@seesaw
. Ps love!
#seesawchat
In reply to @AmandaBuethe, @puppet, @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
This chat is 🔥 right now! Q5 is on the way!
#seesawchat
pls217
Mar 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
Q4
#SeesawChat
started a b4 school Coding Club to compete in
@WonderWorkshop
challenges. Used
@Seesaw
to connect w Ps,post News, pics, vids
In reply to @WonderWorkshop, @Seesaw
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
A4: I have a
@DoInkTweets
green screen newscast Ss make that would have been very hard to share last year now so easy!
#seesawchat
In reply to @DoInkTweets
MrsRobbins24
Mar 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
#seesawchat
A3 I used
@Seesaw
to post snow day pictures the Ps sent by request. Ss and Ps loved sharing the fun!
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:40 PM EST
Q5 ⬇️
#seesawchat
mberelson
Mar 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
#seesawchat
- Fave newsletter connection is
@puppet
(Shadow Puppet Edu) then app smash to
@Seesaw
https://t.co/KijMLjWEhf
In reply to @puppet, @Seesaw
Woods1stgrade
Mar 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
Sorry to miss the chat tonight, my Ps already asking if Ts use this in the next grade they ❤
@Seesaw
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
I can't wait to read your answers to Q5 to learn more about how you use
@Seesaw
blogs and other ways you connect globally!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
etris6
Mar 9 @ 7:41 PM EST
It is utmost criminal and monsterious to bomb civilian rds and public places in
#Yemen
https://t.co/0qVpll9cyp
#SeesawChat
#GOTs7
#EULCS
kellynmurphy
Mar 9 @ 7:42 PM EST
A3 - I took pictures and videos of Ss and they immediately said will you Seesaw for my Ps
#seesawchat
MrsRobbins24
Mar 9 @ 7:42 PM EST
#seesawchat
A4 Sharing Ss work means Ps can ask questions, learn new strategies see progress. Ps comments encourage Ss to do their best!
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:42 PM EST
A4: Ss love seeing/hearing comments from Ps! 😁their faces light up! They have an authentic purpose for projects!
#seesawchat
👍🏼🙌🏼❤️
MrAndary
Mar 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
Every Friday my Ss post their WoW Work that they choose. They have 2 narrate or caption why its their best or meets their goals
#seesawchat
TechVolak2
Mar 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
A5
#seesawchat
We had a global classroom, had 4 continents. It's hard, we are all busy, but it was a fun try! Would like to do again!
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
A5: I'd also love to hear how you use
@Seesaw
for global projects like
#GRA17
,
#MBM2017
, etc.
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:44 PM EST
Wow, Peg! That's awesome! Can't wait to hear more about this.
#seesawchat
TechVolak2
Mar 9 @ 7:43 PM EST
A5
#seesawchat
We had a global classroom, had 4 continents. It's hard, we are all busy, but it was a fun try! Would like to do again!
MrsRobbins24
Mar 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
#seesawchat
A5 just sharing with Ts at school via a share class, working on connecting my blog with other K teachers for possible pen pals!
pls217
Mar 9 @ 7:45 PM EST
Ty
#SeesawChat
have to scoot.
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:46 PM EST
Lots more info about
@Seesaw
blogs here:
https://t.co/9shaHFickT
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
And here's a great webinar recording you can watch to learn more about how other Ts use
@Seesaw
blogs:
https://t.co/vqdM3G7qYQ
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:48 PM EST
Q6 is coming up and it's all about us, the
@Seesaw
teacher community!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
A5: our
#ifyoulearnedhere
global project.shared ideas together to create book pages. Most said
@Seesaw
made them special 😊
#SeesawChat
CindyVance20
Mar 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
Q4 daily posts to parents showing work we are doing helps connect them to school. Starts conversations at home.
#SeesawChat
MrsAshleyBFort
Mar 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
A5 Wanting to try
@Seesaw
blogs soon.
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
jckinders
Mar 9 @ 7:49 PM EST
#SeesawChat
A4 parents now have access to classroom experiences which allow them to have meaningful conversations about school!
In reply to @Seesaw
Seesaw
- Moderator
Mar 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
This is an awesome idea! So fun for Ss!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrAndary
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
#seesawchat
TraciPiltz
Mar 9 @ 7:50 PM EST
A5: Newsletter, photos, videos & quick reminders to Ps in
@seesaw
is such a game changer! Love that I can see who saw it!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
CindyVance20
Mar 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
Q6 I connect with other Seesaw teachers on Twitter and FB. Being an ambassador is an awesome way to connect too!
#SeesawChat
MrsRobbins24
Mar 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
@mmthomps
tech fills my joy after a long day. Doing my 1st
#SeesawChat
. Thanks for the confidence to try new things.
#InnovatorsMindset
In reply to @mmthomps
tompkinsv
Mar 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
A6 Seesaw group on fb is the best
#SeesawChat
TraciPiltz
Mar 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
A2: When Ss are on trips they can share things they are seeing with the class.
https://t.co/aTyPxMHENU
#seesawchat
falkr_rachel
Mar 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
Vote for SMS
#autismawareness
#inclusionrevolution
#everyonewelcome
#CareerFair
#GovClassroomVist
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/DfPhGgySm0
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
Agreed, Cindy! Have you been to a Social in your area?
#seesawchat
CindyVance20
Mar 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
Q6 I connect with other Seesaw teachers on Twitter and FB. Being an ambassador is an awesome way to connect too!
#SeesawChat
TraciPiltz
Mar 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
Love this idea!
#seesawchat
smalchow
Mar 9 @ 7:36 PM EST
My best strategy was Ss would always address Ps when doing audio. (Hi Mom & Dad! Today we...) Authentic audience at its best!
#seesawchat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
So glad you joined us, Rebecca!
#seesawchat
MrsRobbins24
Mar 9 @ 7:51 PM EST
@mmthomps
tech fills my joy after a long day. Doing my 1st
#SeesawChat
. Thanks for the confidence to try new things.
#InnovatorsMindset
In reply to @mmthomps
CindyVance20
Mar 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
Q2 parents have told me their kids like to see what they are missing through Seesaw. When I'm absent, they post and I ❤️that!
#SeesawChat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
exactly!! Love this part and so easy to share! The conversations are so powerful! 🙌🏼
#SeesawChat
In reply to @jckinders
MrsAshleyBFort
Mar 9 @ 7:52 PM EST
A6
#seesawchat
of course! Google+ is great, too!
MrAndary
Mar 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
Q1: LOVED introducing Ss to the idea of
#booksnap
@TaraMartinEDU
to share their learning about poetry
#seesawchat
https://t.co/pQMoNkBaBG
In reply to @TaraMartinEDU
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
A6: Love Twitter of course, but this Seesaw Social was pretty great too! ☕️
#seesawchat
kellynmurphy
Mar 9 @ 7:53 PM EST
A6 ❤️️❤️️❤️️ Seesaw FB group. So many great ideas and helpful Ts
#seesawchat
TraciPiltz
Mar 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
A5: I'd like to see more Ts in my district using
@seesaw
blogs. Right now in our TILT groups we share ideas but not consistently
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
arteach13
Mar 9 @ 7:54 PM EST
This was fun! Thanks, but gotta go work on some lessons!! Ta!!
#SeesawChat
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
Just one last "bonus" question left in the
#seesawchat
tonight! So many great ideas and boy does the time fly!
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:55 PM EST
A6: Ts @ my school are all onboard &excited. We want to learn & try more
#BHsailors
Always someone to collaborate with
#SeesawChat
👏🏼❤️😃⚓️
KirstenTeaches
Mar 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
A5 with Seesaw blogs & Twitter. Love seeing what other classes are doing.
#seesawchat
DrilledMalcolm
Mar 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
A1: Love hearing the students explain their thoughts
#seesawchat
MORE >>
https://t.co/vy60INL1pQ
DrilledMalcolm
Mar 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
10 minutes until
#SeesawChat
! Come and join us! MORE >>
https://t.co/vy60INL1pQ
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
Here's a bonus question for you as you head out tonight! Who else is leaving feedback in
@Seesaw
?
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
smanhart4
Mar 9 @ 7:56 PM EST
A6 Seesaw FB, Seesaw Google+ Ambassadors! Messaging friends that use Seesaw! Talking w/my fellow band director/pal RE:Seesaw
#Seesawchat
MrAndary
Mar 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
Q5: Would love some advice on what content U post to UR seesaw blog! I have one...but it's not exciting! hesitant to connect
#seesawchat
MrsRobbins24
Mar 9 @ 7:57 PM EST
#seesawchat
A6 I love the
@Seesaw
FB group! I also love sharing Seesaw with my colleagues! Seesaw just makes me happy!
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:58 PM EST
Bonus answer: we have authors connected w/us in
@Seesaw
! Listen to this short webinar to hear more:
https://t.co/QSlN8g5Fku
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
EHSMrsJ
Mar 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
Thanks for an awesome
#seesawchat
, friends! Keep on sharing & inspiring!
smalchow
Mar 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
In my position as a Digital Learning Specialist, I'm a coteacher on many accts, I try 2 jump on a leave feedback for Ss
#seesawchat
HSSD_mirazygi
Mar 9 @ 7:59 PM EST
Right!! 🙃Total game changer! Love the hashtag! 😂
#Seesawchat
#seesaw4ever
In reply to @burnedinteacher, @Seesaw
smanhart4
Mar 9 @ 8:00 PM EST
Blog question: folks using blogs, are you elementary using one Seesaw class? I have 7 classes/day, 6 use Seesaw. How to start?
#Seesawchat