#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 September 28, 2017
7:00 PM EDT
participatechat
Sep 28 @ 7:00 PM EDT
Participate in the upcoming
#seesawchat
by sharing resources and collaborating at
https://t.co/WP61Rls7UT
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Hello
#seesawchat
! I'm Julie from Teacher Community at
@Seesaw
and I'll be tweeting the questions during the chat!
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Me waiting for
#SeesawChat
to begin.
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT
If you're new to
#seesawchat
, here's some helpful info!
AndreaCavitt
Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Hi! I'm excited for this Seesaw chat!
#seesawchat
AmandaBuethe
Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT
😂
#thisisme
#seesawchat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Me waiting for
#SeesawChat
to begin.
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Sophia 2nd grade Teacher from Chicago suburbs- ❤️the Cubs and
@Seesaw
!
#SeesawChat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT
It's
#seesawchat
time!! Join us NOW to talk about family connections with
#Seesaw
! We can't wait to hear all the ideas!
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Kicking off
#seesawchat
with Q1!
Woods1stgrade
Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Hi friends, Traci from KS joining in from the bowling alley😀
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:03 PM EDT
Hey Julie! Finally, I am able to join in on
@Seesaw
chat! Brenda - 5th grade teacher from NJ.
#seesawchat
k_mccluskey590
Sep 28 @ 7:03 PM EDT
A1: Hi! I'm Katie I teach Kindergarten in Buffalo, NY!
#seesawchat
gbtGatton
Sep 28 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Casey from Great Bend, Ks. K-6 instructional tech coach.
#seesawchat
AmandaBuethe
Sep 28 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Amanda, HS ELA. Home from the XC meet now off to football!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Kicking off
#seesawchat
with Q1!
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Hi
#SeesawChat
! I'm Kara 7th gr math teacher (former 4th gr teacher) from Cary, NC.
Laurentsclass
Sep 28 @ 7:04 PM EDT
Hello, I'm Jodi. I teach Second Grade in Michigan.
#seesawchat
RaRaPenguin
Sep 28 @ 7:05 PM EDT
A1: Renee White 1st grade in Apex, NC.
#seesawchat
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:05 PM EDT
A1. Hi! I'm Rhesia, a third grade teacher from Wake County, NC!
#seesawchat
BorkJanis
Sep 28 @ 7:05 PM EDT
A1-Janis from MI! Full time ITC and Seesaw Ambassador!
#seesawchat
AndreaCavitt
Sep 28 @ 7:06 PM EDT
A1 I'm Andrea from Ropes ISD in Ropesville, TX. I'm the third grade reading and Social Studies teacher.
#seesawchat
jspracher
Sep 28 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Janis 5/6 STEM teacher in Santa Barbara, CA
#SeesawChat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:06 PM EDT
Hello
#seesawchat
good morning! Rizza here lower grades
#physed
specialist from Philippines
RaRaPenguin
Sep 28 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Hey Rhesia!
#seesawchat
In reply to @RhesiaMitchell
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Still plenty of time to join
#seesawchat
, we're on Q1/intros now!
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:07 PM EDT
Hey Renee!
#seesawchat
In reply to @RaRaPenguin
ms_hrdng
Sep 28 @ 7:07 PM EDT
A1: Stephanie Harding from MN. 1st grade is my jam!
#SeesawChat
smanhart4
Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT
#SeesawChat
Hi! Shawna here, MS Band T from Michigan!
hargrove_edu
Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1: Emily here! Instructional coach in Johnston County, North Carolina, USA
#SeesawChat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Yey! Joining in before school starts😊 on my way to school! Maximizing my time as I want to connect with fellow
#seesawchat
family
In reply to @EdTechJulieJ
rolandteach
Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Hello
#seesawchat
! I’m Monica from KCK...6th grade ELA.
mrslitoff
Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT
Hi
#seesawchat
from San Diego.
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1) Jeremy in Connecticut. Here as a parent. I work for a CT ed agency,
@ctserc
, am on
@ParentCamp
Board, involved in
#digcit
.
#SeesawChat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:02 PM EDT
Kicking off
#seesawchat
with Q1!
MrsFeist
Sep 28 @ 7:08 PM EDT
A1:
#seesawchat
, Carrie from Kansas; I teach the "bigs" in 11/12th
In reply to @EdTechJulieJ
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Waving hi from my side of the county, ladies! 👋🏻
#SeesawChat
In reply to @RhesiaMitchell, @RaRaPenguin
WondrousWinsors
Sep 28 @ 7:09 PM EDT
1st grade teacher, Krystal, from Illinois.
#SeesawChat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Hi Kara attended your webinar few months back😊
#seesawchat
In reply to @MrsBremTweets
pls217
Sep 28 @ 7:09 PM EDT
A1 Pauline from Maine. Tech teacher 4-8
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Q2 coming in one minute!
#seesawchat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:09 PM EDT
Stacking my PLN following fellow
#seesawchat
peeps.
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Woohoo! Welcome Mary! Make sure to
#seesawchat
to participate in the conversation!
In reply to @mberelson
theESLlady
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
A1. Hi! I’m LeighAnn. I teach elementary ESL in NJ. I’m also a Seesaw ambassador!
#seesawchat
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Hi Kara!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsBremTweets, @RaRaPenguin
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Hey!!! Hope you're off to a great start!! 🙌🏻
#SeesawChat
In reply to @rizzapiccio
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Here's Q2!
#seesawchat
HorvathOwlStars
Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: Stacy, Kindergarten teacher in Saline. Hi everybody! :)
#seesawchat
skeeTX
Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Rob from Dallas. Director of Academic Design and Development at St. John’s Episcopal School. We are pk-8
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Woohoo Andy, welcome! Don't forget to
#seesawchat
to participate in the conversation :)
In reply to @AndyLeiser, @packers
gallbusybees
Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1: Kara--Young Five's teacher from Saline, MI.
#seesawchat
MandyS2
Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT
A1 Hi! I'm Mandy. I teach 2nd grade in the Chicago suburbs.
#SeesawChat
RaRaPenguin
Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Hey Kara! How's middle school?
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsBremTweets, @RhesiaMitchell
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:11 PM EDT
Yes! Just sent out letters to Ps this week and they are starting to connect with our Seesaw class!
#seesawchat
In reply to @MrsBremTweets
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A2 Curriculum Night - print off codes put into the parent pack and stay after to help them download and get started
#seesawchat
gbtGatton
Sep 28 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A2: We handed out the P letter w/QR code at open house.
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Here's Q2!
#seesawchat
BorkJanis
Sep 28 @ 7:12 PM EDT
I always wait till my students have 2-3 posts to send home invites! That way they see what it's all about.
#seesawchat
k_mccluskey590
Sep 28 @ 7:12 PM EDT
We don't have Seesaw in my building but I wanted to learn more about it!
#seesawchat
Woods1stgrade
Sep 28 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A2: I told Ps and sent info home on meet your teacher night, will show ps who haven't used at conferences
#seesawchat
skeeTX
Sep 28 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1: Our Ts would introduce to families and could do so on our back to school night or via email
#seesawchat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A2) As a parent I experienced it a bit from our younger daughter's elementary school. They shared a couple of brief vids.
#SeesawChat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Here's Q2!
#seesawchat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:12 PM EDT
A1. I am Kelly, from Sydney Australia. I am a greade 2 teacher and a coordinator.
#SeesawChat
SaraHolm15
Sep 28 @ 7:12 PM EDT
Hi
#seesawchat
I'm Sara, a K teacher in Lake Tahoe, NV. I love
@Seesaw
almost as much as my students do!
AmandaBuethe
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
I sent a personal email to all 70 of my Ps! It's new in my building so hoping I can see some not connected at PT conference!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Here's Q2!
#seesawchat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A1 I sent out letters to Ps then my class and I took videos to welcome them thinking of having a seesaw night w/ Ps
#seesawchat
gallbusybees
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A2: I wait until I have a post or two and then send home the P letter for families to connect to Ss journals.
#seesawchat
hargrove_edu
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A2: I haven’t done this yet;I moved out of the classroom. But I’d like 2 involve them 1st by signing up and posting something
#SeesawChat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A2: Showing at conferences. Promoting at Back to School Nights/Open House. Sharing artifacts via avenues, all.
#SeesawChat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Here's Q2!
#seesawchat
AndreaCavitt
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A2: I print out the QR codes to give out at Meet the Teacher night before school starts. Have a welcome post for Ps to see.
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A2: Shared with Ps at open house. Also shared this video to explain what it was➡️
https://t.co/AdoA1gTGWY
#seesawchat
#greatresponse
theESLlady
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A2. In the past I’ve first shown my families at B2SN. This year I had Ss upload choice item & take home translated parent letter
#seesawchat
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A2. Have Ss create items in
@Seesaw
& send home flyers for Ps to sign up to see work. Also, introduce
@Seesaw
on Open House.
#SeesawChat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A2: Our Ps are automatically connected - 2nd year w/
@Seesaw
for SchoolsSent invites to "newbies"! Entire class is connected!
#seesawchat
jspracher
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A2: Most sign up @ Back to School Night, but all connect when I post video from our week away @ Science Camp.
#SeesawChat
SaraHolm15
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A2 THis year I just sent the introductory email. Last year I waited until BTS night so I could explain
#seesawchat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
That's awesome. You've taken initiative yourself or is that practice across the school?
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrssmithOP220
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A2 Doesn't hurt to wear my
@seesaw
shirt and hear people say "what's Seesaw?"
#seesawchat
BorkJanis
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A2-For my MS kids, I bribed with a school raffle ticket to "encourage" them to give Ps letter.
#seesawchat
WondrousWinsors
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A2-This year I shared the great What Is Seesaw? video with families during our Parent Night presentations.
#SeesawChat
MandyS2
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A2 This year I put some things in students' journals over the summer, then sent the sign-up info with my welcome letter.
#SeesawChat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
Hi Sara! Missed you been out of
#ECEchat
coz my sched change☹ hope youre well!
#seesawchat
In reply to @SaraHolm15, @Seesaw
ms_hrdng
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
A2 Luckily most families know about it from use in K. So I make sure to connect w/ new to the district fams during open house!
#SeesawChat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:14 PM EDT
This lets the kids tease it and push families to see. Smart!
#seesawchat
In reply to @BorkJanis
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
Hello! Vicky Farias from Richardson Tx PreK teacher
#seesawchat
sam_savala
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2: I pump up the Ss first, then intro to Ps at back to school night and send home info also. The Ss take over.
#hesdpride
#seesawchat
EdTechVic
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
Get excited!
#SeesawChat
time!
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:01 PM EDT
Me waiting for
#SeesawChat
to begin.
AmandaBuethe
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
When I taught littles it was easier bc Ss rushed home to tell Ps to check out the cool stuff they posted that day!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Here's Q2!
#seesawchat
rolandteach
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
I sent an email to Ps inviting them to visit our blog.
#seesawchat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2. This year we introduced
@seesaw
to parents at a parent information night.
#SeesawChat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2: Help all families connect to their child's portfolio with translated family letters!
https://t.co/PDWXvNg1oK
#seesawchat
Jquinta2
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2 Joni from Minnesota. I recommend teachers wait until they have a few posts before inviting parents.
#seesawchat
RaRaPenguin
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2: Sent
#QRcodes
to join 1st day bc I put links to all
@GoogleForEduforms
for Ps to complete on child electronically
@Seesaw
.
#seesawchat
sam_savala
Sep 28 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A1: sorry! Sam from Cali. T of 4th grade.
#hesdpride
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Totally agree! We'll be talking about those first posts in just a few!
#seesawchat
Jquinta2
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2 Joni from Minnesota. I recommend teachers wait until they have a few posts before inviting parents.
#seesawchat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:16 PM EDT
A2.We also sent home notes over the summer holidays as the students we introduced to Seesaw in the meet the teacher morning.
#SeesawChat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:16 PM EDT
Same here! But mine was printed at the back of our schools official letter and I instructed my Ss to explain to their Ps
#seesawchat
In reply to @gbtGatton
theESLlady
Sep 28 @ 7:16 PM EDT
This has been so great!! Just hope to see more languages added over time!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
AmandaBuethe
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
When I taught littles I sent home the letter during the summer and then started posting things before school even started!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Here's Q2!
#seesawchat
SaraHolm15
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
hi! I haven't been to
#ecechat
this year either ... trying to get into a groove. 1 more day til Fall Break for me. You r good?
#seesawchat
In reply to @rizzapiccio, @Seesaw
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
Love that too! I just hope update to android will come out soon!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Seesaw
MandyS2
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2 I also include the share link to some Seesaw posts in emails to families, so they can get a taste of what they'll see with Seesaw.
#SeesawChat
BorkJanis
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2-To get the final stragglers , I use it at conferences. Then help them sign up!
#seesawchat
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2 I just had a Parent Ed night-taught the parents how to download the app-had each Ss account-assisted each one to create acct
#seesawchat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
Nice. Is that from your school?
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrsBremTweets
RaRaPenguin
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2: Plus Ss had alreadynloaeed in one pic, their self portrait, which was used as their icon so Ps could see how it worked.
#seesawchat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
Yup! Rooling into term 2 now 😊
#SeesawChat
In reply to @SaraHolm15, @Seesaw
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
This is what I plan to do with the Ps who haven't joined yet.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @BorkJanis
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2: Sent home my FYI letter via
@Seesaw
Back to School Night was late this year. Wanted to get info out
https://t.co/WWNMyGEEte
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Q3 coming in two minutes!
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: Share this family intro presentation at back to school night to help introduce families to Seesaw!
#seesawchat
https://t.co/3fjK4UC3hG
SaraHolm15
Sep 28 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Can you explain this a little? You invited families to connect over the summer bc you met at meet the T am in the spring?
#seesawchat
In reply to @kupton78
EdTechVic
Sep 28 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Such great ideas for inviting parents!
@Seesaw
#SeesawChat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:13 PM EDT
A1 I sent out letters to Ps then my class and I took videos to welcome them thinking of having a seesaw night w/ Ps
#seesawchat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Yes! Ny students love th3 ideas of them being involved rather than just me 😊
#SeesawChat
In reply to @sam_savala
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:18 PM EDT
Straight from
@Seesaw
! They provide amazing resources. 😊
#seesawchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @Seesaw
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Thank you for thinking of those who weren't there! If they can't come to the school as much they may benefit the most from it.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @AmandaBuethe
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Yes! Have to make it official! School policy plus Ps know we are serious because letter comes with school logo
#seesawchat
In reply to @AndyLeiser, @gbtGatton
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:19 PM EDT
A2 I share this letter after that night for reluctant parents - give them options and they will come!
#seesawchat
https://t.co/pSgDuIxh3B
HorvathOwlStars
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
A2: Shared family letter @ K Orientation along with my highest praises & promise to have a pic waiting for them upon sign-in!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:10 PM EDT
Here's Q2!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
EdTechVic
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Inviting parents to Seesaw? Check out this resource!
@Seesaw
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:18 PM EDT
A2: Share this family intro presentation at back to school night to help introduce families to Seesaw!
#seesawchat
https://t.co/3fjK4UC3hG
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:21 PM EDT
I love Q3, can't wait to hear more about your students' first posts in
@Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
mrslitoff
Sep 28 @ 7:21 PM EDT
A2:
#seesawchat
I costumize the invite email and email it to parents. Then I send the letter home to those that don't join.
@Seesaw
theESLlady
Sep 28 @ 7:21 PM EDT
I agree - So many ESL families are unable to come to school events & Seesaw helps them feel included!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @AmandaBuethe
mrslitoff
Sep 28 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A2: I customize the invite email and send it out. Then I send home the hard copy to those who did not join.
#seesawchat
@Seesaw
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:22 PM EDT
A3. Ps see a Welcome Message and their Ss work.
#seesawchat
tinsingapore
Sep 28 @ 7:22 PM EDT
#seesawchat
A2: First visit to school I show parents what we do, give them their QR code. Ask As to remind parents. I teach Pre-School
k_mccluskey590
Sep 28 @ 7:22 PM EDT
Q3: It is so neat to read about how ESL families can connect through Seesaw.
#seesawchat
mrslitoff
Sep 28 @ 7:23 PM EDT
A3: Usually a pic of their child with a drawing or caption
#seesawchat
@Seesaw
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A3: We have tons of task cards which inspire great posts in Seesaw for families to see!
https://t.co/pR0CXw99oB
#seesawchat
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
I can't see Q3 😢
#seesawchat
gbtGatton
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A3: Their Ss BTS pic and a short message from the T.
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
Laurentsclass
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A3: Varies from yr to yr. This yr it was a video of a Roller Coaster they created while using the 4C's with their classmates.
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
BorkJanis
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A1-For my littles, a selfie and them answering some Qs about the coming year. For MS, 2-3 posts with
@Seesaw
tools.
#seesawchat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
Tech isn't the entire solution to family engagement, but there's no question it offers the most possibilities.
#ptchat
#digcit
#SeesawChat
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:19 PM EDT
Parents are hooked after seeing their child's digital portfolio- and so much parent engagement now
In reply to @Seesaw
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
We send the note inviting parents from seesaw home with the students that day. We had the majority of the families connect.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @SaraHolm15
mrslitoff
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
@Seesaw
when will there be an Arabic version? That is a main language in my district.
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2: Help all families connect to their child's portfolio with translated family letters!
https://t.co/PDWXvNg1oK
#seesawchat
AmandaBuethe
Sep 28 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Welcome posts! S goals we write and first day pics!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
RaRaPenguin
Sep 28 @ 7:25 PM EDT
A3: a self portrait of their child which then gets used as their personal icon.
#seesawchat
EdTechVic
Sep 28 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Can't think of a better way to introduce
@Seesaw
to P's than to have S's lead it
#SeesawChat
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:17 PM EDT
A2 I just had a Parent Ed night-taught the parents how to download the app-had each Ss account-assisted each one to create acct
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:25 PM EDT
#SeesawChat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A3: 1st tweet was pictures of our first day! We had a "snowball fight"
@breakoutEDU
etc. Ps love seeing kids
https://t.co/ZXR54ItatB
MrsFeist
Sep 28 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Classroom pics and vids, mostly!
#seesawchat
In reply to @AmandaBuethe
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:26 PM EDT
Please RT Q3 for us its not showing in the thread
#seesawchat
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3 Newsletter is also nice to add as one of the first few things they see :)
#seesawchat
https://t.co/MoLSSUKECd
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:26 PM EDT
A3. This year we did task cards from Seesaw. Next year depending on grade we might do Seesaw Go.
#SeesawChat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:26 PM EDT
What’s question three?!
#seesawchat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:26 PM EDT
If their kids are excited, parents are excited. (And using a hashtag gets the whole school excited!)
#SeesawChat
sam_savala
Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM EDT
A2: I pump up the Ss first, then intro to Ps at back to school night and send home info also. The Ss take over.
#hesdpride
#seesawchat
Kenny_pal2
Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT
If you chat on the theme "
#seesawchat
" Free chat channel
https://t.co/bLTxOrxAzg
smanhart4
Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT
#seesawchat
A2 I took pics of 6th Gr instrument holding positions & today sent this cover letter attached to their invite.
HorvathOwlStars
Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: 1st day pics and a note from me detailing features and objectives for
@seesaw
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:21 PM EDT
I love Q3, can't wait to hear more about your students' first posts in
@Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: A welcome video from me and at least one (if not more)student share. Here's what my 4thgr Ss shared➡️
https://t.co/877Z7YQFIc
#seesawchat
SaraHolm15
Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT
That's such a terrific idea. We have step up day in the spring so I could do something w the incoming class then!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @kupton78
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3: Ss also shared selfies with words to describe themselves
https://t.co/Acbj8ZP4S5
#seesawchat
theESLlady
Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT
A3. I usually let the students choose any item for the first upload to parents. This way they have time to explore options.
#SeesawChat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT
Any Twitter shirts out there? 😉
#SeesawChat
In reply to @MrssmithOP220, @Seesaw
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:27 PM EDT
#seesawchat
Q3
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:21 PM EDT
I love Q3, can't wait to hear more about your students' first posts in
@Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
SaraHolm15
Sep 28 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Are you doing anything with the Global Read Aloud?
#GRA17
or
#GRAMem
I'd love to connect our Ss as the K-2 author is Mem Fox!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @kupton78
gallbusybees
Sep 28 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: When I taught K, it was a pic of their favorite spot in the room with a caption. Not sure yet what it will be in Y5.
#seesawchat
AmandaBuethe
Sep 28 @ 7:25 PM EDT
Welcome posts! S goals we write and first day pics!
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:28 PM EDT
I took a video of my whole class welcoming them to our PE class then I have indivdual vids about why they love PE
#seesawchat
In reply to @EdTechJulieJ
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: Depends on the T, but a selfie,
#StuVoice
,
#BookSnaps
, and reflections are my go tos.
#SeesawChat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:28 PM EDT
Kids enjoyed it and went home talking about it. It really set this year up for success with
@Seesaw
.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @SaraHolm15, @Seesaw
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Thank you Andy!
#seesawchat
In reply to @AndyLeiser
WondrousWinsors
Sep 28 @ 7:29 PM EDT
A3- This year I had them connect before Ss had anything posted. Their 1st item was a class picture.
#SeesawChat
30mickeyolga
Sep 28 @ 7:29 PM EDT
Q2: I introduced seesaw to my parents during our first home visit. I helped them get the app to get started.
#seesawchat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:29 PM EDT
What’s a
#BookSnap
?
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/bRyKEkV96H
EduGladiators
Sep 28 @ 7:30 PM EDT
✏️
#EduGladiators
SATURDAY w/
@ElisaBostwick
& read her {NEW} post📚
https://t.co/UcwoCbT7vB
#whatisschool
#seesawchat
#educolor
#games4ed
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3: Here's what my 7th gr math Ss shared as their first entry for Ps to see when joining➡️
https://t.co/gPZONv1Hpx
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Aug 31 @ 9:29 AM EDT
🎉First
@Seesaw
entries for the year! Ss shared their "Math in My Life" w/ the📷tool then🎤 Excited for what's to come!🎉
#drivefwd
#math7
+
KLCseedtotree
Sep 28 @ 7:30 PM EDT
A3 Jumping in late but an adobe spark video intro. 2 our school and class; idea from
@jlabar2me
#seesawchat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:28 PM EDT
A3: Depends on the T, but a selfie,
#StuVoice
,
#BookSnaps
, and reflections are my go tos.
#SeesawChat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:20 PM EDT
Ready for Q3?
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Can't wait to hear more of your ideas about newsletters in Q4!
#seesawchat
mrsrbarnes
Sep 28 @ 7:30 PM EDT
My students love the emojis!
#seesawchat
In reply to @AndyLeiser
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Really means a lot to start on Day One. You've got peak excitement. Everyone gets in the habit.
#SeesawChat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:24 PM EDT
A3: 1st tweet was pictures of our first day! We had a "snowball fight"
@breakoutEDU
etc. Ps love seeing kids
https://t.co/ZXR54ItatB
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:31 PM EDT
A3 they see child's dly engagement in all areas-samples of writing, art, pics of them in every center, vids Ss presenting, etc
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:31 PM EDT
We're talking about using Seesaw for digital newsletters in Q4!
#seesawchat
smanhart4
Sep 28 @ 7:32 PM EDT
#seesawchat
A3 Cute 6th Graders holding their instruments so professionally! :)
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:32 PM EDT
I like that idea! I see changing icons in my future!
#seesawchat
In reply to @RaRaPenguin
k_mccluskey590
Sep 28 @ 7:32 PM EDT
Q4: The features on Seesaw seem like they really streamline things within the classroom.
#seesawchat
SaraHolm15
Sep 28 @ 7:32 PM EDT
I bet! I'm excited to integrate that into our Step Up Day this spring!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @kupton78, @Seesaw
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A3 part 2 they will soon see How I engage w Ss- they can transfer the learning to home practices- Also Ss are owning their work
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: "toMorrow's News" by
@SmorePages
via
@Seesaw
weekly, but love the new messaging feature! Great way to communicate w/Ps
#seesawchat
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4 Love my digital newsletters - also love Adobe Spark Page
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/MoLSSUKECd
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4. I haven't created a newsletter with
@Seesaw
, but I like the idea!
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:33 PM EDT
A4: Rethink your classroom newsletter with our awesome newsletter webinar!
https://t.co/d7pbLFmuJJ
#seesawchat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:34 PM EDT
A4. We don't have class newsletters, but
@Seesaw
has broken down the barrier of communication b/w home & school.
#SeesawChat
sam_savala
Sep 28 @ 7:34 PM EDT
Q4: with message abilities great way to communicate with Ps. And they get to see some of their kids work.
@hcosgrove
#hesdpride
#seesawchat
friends_fisher
Sep 28 @ 7:34 PM EDT
Just jumping in...
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:34 PM EDT
Try to make a video or recorded newsletter! Fun and different way to share with Ps. Kids can make newsletter for you, too!
#seesawchat
In reply to @RhesiaMitchell, @Seesaw
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Great idea! Thanks!
#seesawchat
In reply to @iteach5m, @Seesaw
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:35 PM EDT
Would love universal use of this kind of thing from preschool on.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @tinsingapore
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: student made newsletter videos.
#SeesawChat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:30 PM EDT
Can't wait to hear more of your ideas about newsletters in Q4!
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: This blog post has some great tips to help you start your own digital newsletter in
#Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
https://t.co/NFA7TKkNtA
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:36 PM EDT
We use it Pre-K to 5. Ps love seeing what their Ss are producing. It is part of the culture of our school
#seesawchat
In reply to @JeremyDBond, @tinsingapore
mrsrbarnes
Sep 28 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A3: My Ss families see their child’s first day creation which was made using play-doh to describe themselves.
#tlap
#seesawchat
#hesdpride
gbtGatton
Sep 28 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A4: I like the idea of T recorded newsletters.
#seesawchat
AndreaCavitt
Sep 28 @ 7:36 PM EDT
I'm interested in using the video to learn about newsletters. Currently, I just write it and post as a note each week.
#seesawchat
WondrousWinsors
Sep 28 @ 7:36 PM EDT
A4-We have to maintain websites, so I don't do too much with newsletters on Seesaw.
#SeesawChat
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
Not sure why I can't see the Q's - sorry y'all - I need Q4 please 😊
#seesawchat
RaRaPenguin
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4: I'm using
@Buncee
to create my newsletters but sending the link for it through
@Seesaw
family messages.
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4:Notes, word clouds,
@puppet
, pictures...to name a few. Here's an example of a word cloud newsletter ➡️
https://t.co/h1EyBTLd4X
#seesawchat
BorkJanis
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4-We are required to have a website, but I use
@Seesaw
to post study guides, field trip reminders/info, and links to sites.
#seesawchat
KLCseedtotree
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4 Yes! It is sent digitally. Ps can instantly c and always have w/ them on their phone. Better than a piece paper in a folder
#seesawchat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4: My first
@seesaw
video newsletter with the whys
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/n4Fbw7xg4K
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
I post my newsletter to
@Seesaw
, as well as my school website. So easy to share the link. My Ps prefer
@Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
In reply to @WondrousWinsors, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:38 PM EDT
I like the idea of using
@Buncee
as well!
#SeesawChat
#SuperFRES
In reply to @RaRaPenguin, @Buncee, @Seesaw, @Buncee
ms_hrdng
Sep 28 @ 7:39 PM EDT
An about me sheet that I made on
@buncee
and a welcome letter
#SeesawChat
ReneeMorganNZ
Sep 28 @ 7:39 PM EDT
Jumping in late from New Zealand! A4 I can send newsletter straight through Seesaw = instant communication with parents
#seesawchat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Thank you for a great Friday start
#seesawchat
#PLN
will catch up after my class!
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5 is up!
#seesawchat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:40 PM EDT
And those without the choice don't know what they're missing. Grateful to hear about your various schools' commitment to this.
#SeesawChat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
I post my newsletter to
@Seesaw
, as well as my school website. So easy to share the link. My Ps prefer
@Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
In reply to @WondrousWinsors, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A4:continued...Here's an example of a
@puppet
newsletter ➡️
https://t.co/uKHHMnsqys
#SeesawChat
In reply to @puppet, @puppet
mrsrbarnes
Sep 28 @ 7:40 PM EDT
A4: To be honest a weekly newsletter to parents on Seesaw is a good idea. Thanks everyone for your ideas.
#hesdpride
#seesawchat
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A4 Making connections with all families -Have EL teacher translate newsletter and send link to connected parents in
@seesaw
#seesawchat
RaRaPenguin
Sep 28 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Sorry to head out early but family time calls.
#FamilyFirst
#seesawchat
gallbusybees
Sep 28 @ 7:41 PM EDT
I LOVE this! I will try for sure!
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
I post my newsletter to
@Seesaw
, as well as my school website. So easy to share the link. My Ps prefer
@Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
In reply to @WondrousWinsors, @Seesaw, @Seesaw
hargrove_edu
Sep 28 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Having trouble following, as I can’t see questions past question 2
#SeesawChat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Type your newsletter in a Note in
@Seesaw
and it will automatically be translated into the device's native language!
#seesawchat
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:41 PM EDT
A4 Making connections with all families -Have EL teacher translate newsletter and send link to connected parents in
@seesaw
#seesawchat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:41 PM EDT
Love that!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @mrsrbarnes
ms_hrdng
Sep 28 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5 Divorced families/extended families are all connected & working towards a common goal- supporting & encouraging their kiddo
#SeesawChat
shefish52
Sep 28 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A4: I have used Family announcements but haven't made a newsletter w/
#seesawchat
yet!
BorkJanis
Sep 28 @ 7:42 PM EDT
So many parents can now say"Tell me about what you learned from this post?" instead of what did you do today and get that stare.
#seesawchat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5. Parents feel they know what is happening in the classroom.
#nosurprises
#partnership
#SeesawChat
sam_savala
Sep 28 @ 7:42 PM EDT
S5: this is my 1st yr having Ps connect. I like the direct communication with them.
#hesdpride
#seesawchat
rizzapiccio
Sep 28 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Thanks Julie!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @EdTechJulieJ
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5 P connection changes my conferences So MUCH! Ps know whats going on before we meet-usually leads to ?'s and mtg is productive
#SeesawChat
mrsrbarnes
Sep 28 @ 7:42 PM EDT
Super cool!
#seesawchat
#hesdpride
In reply to @MrssmithOP220, @Seesaw
shefish52
Sep 28 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A4: I have plans to have Ss take turns writing the weekly news.
#Seesawchat
ReneeMorganNZ
Sep 28 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A5 Parents always comment on how they love seeing current learning of Ss! Strengthening connections between home and school
#seesawchat
MandyS2
Sep 28 @ 7:43 PM EDT
A4 I don't write a newsletter any more. Just post Seesaw updates for different subject areas. Incl pics & captions.
#SeesawChat
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:43 PM EDT
I've been bitten by the newsletter bug! Now I want to make a newsletter in
@Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
shefish52
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5: Parents can actually see examples of Ss work. They know what we are doing in class.
#seesawchat
KLCseedtotree
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
Q5 Comm. anytime! Brings their Ss to them daily; super strong connect btw the T, P & S; ALL my Ss are at risk & they need that!
#seesawchat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
I was asked to share this vid as evidence to the transformative power of
#authenticaudiences
in
@Seesaw
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/c8pfdGne6F
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
Q5: We are a 1:1 program.
@Seesaw
has given us a platform to share & justify the use of technology! Our Ps see the value
#seesawchat
hargrove_edu
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5: I think a big perk is that you are going from parent communication to parent involvement
#SeesawChat
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5 benefits are phenomenal for me- they message me and as I'm loading their journals I instantly see all the action from parents!
#seesawchat
AndreaCavitt
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5: Families get instant info about school events, tests, etc. I use less paper because ALL Ps are connected this year!
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5:
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5:Ps are in the know. Conferences can be spent on S needs rather than filling Ps in on curriculum. Ss know Ps are in touch.💕
#seesawchat
theESLlady
Sep 28 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A5. I think one benefit has been helping
#ELLs
gain 21st century skills while maintaining a portfolio of progress.
#SeesawChat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:45 PM EDT
Perhaps an underappreciated benefit of tech -- crosses distances too.
#SeesawChat
ms_hrdng
Sep 28 @ 7:42 PM EDT
A5 Divorced families/extended families are all connected & working towards a common goal- supporting & encouraging their kiddo
#SeesawChat
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:45 PM EDT
I agree with you
@hargrove_edu
!
@Seesaw
is a wonderful tool to get parents involved!
#seesawchat
In reply to @hargrove_edu, @hargrove_edu, @Seesaw
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A5: cont...Ps can ask Ss about the specifics rather than the general "How was school?" Families can have deeper convos.
#seesawchat
WondrousWinsors
Sep 28 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A5- Ps see S work from the classroom, provide comments, and keep in touch with S progress better than ever!
#SeesawChat
MandyS2
Sep 28 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A5 Last year students also did weekly Seesaw updates for their families.
#SeesawChat
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A5
@seesaw
Changes the convo from "how was your day to I love the writing piece you shared, can you tell me more?" Life changing
#seesawchat
theESLlady
Sep 28 @ 7:46 PM EDT
A5. Also connecting families who don’t always feel comfortable coming to school/breaking through language barrier w/ translation
#SeesawChat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:46 PM EDT
So true and parents comment how much they love feeling as if they are part of the classroom also.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @BorkJanis
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A5: Quotes from some of our parents
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A5: I used
@Seesaw
with 12th graders for the last few years & it was transformative as far as parent involvement/engagement.
#seesawchat
ReneeMorganNZ
Sep 28 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A5 Don't need to worry about newsletters getting left in school bags! Ps get notices via Seesaw notes with instant notification
#seesawchat
HorvathOwlStars
Sep 28 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A5: Family (not just parent) involvement, motivating to Ss, instant feedback, communication skills, reflection of learning, etc.
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5 is up!
#seesawchat
jlabar2me
Sep 28 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A3:
#SeesawChat
This is the 1st thing Ps and S see when they log in. This year it was over the summer! We ❤️
@Seesaw
https://t.co/7geKuaqYGo
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:47 PM EDT
I dream of having my kids' school stuff all on the device in my pocket. Doesn't mean we won't still hang some up on the fridge!
#SeesawChat
KLCseedtotree
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4 Yes! It is sent digitally. Ps can instantly c and always have w/ them on their phone. Better than a piece paper in a folder
#seesawchat
mrsrbarnes
Sep 28 @ 7:47 PM EDT
Yes! My son’s kinder T
@ms_vujovich
invited Ps and I just loved to see my little guy and everything he did in class.
#seesawchat
#hesdpride
In reply to @MrsBremTweets, @ms_vujovich
gbtGatton
Sep 28 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A5: The Ss are excited to post and it helps the Ps get conversations started.
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5 is up!
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:48 PM EDT
Love seeing that all Ps are connected. 💕 I'm shooting for 💯 too!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @AndreaCavitt
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5 Parent comment: " I love that I know what I can be working on at home with my child- I love that you share so much"
#SeesawChat
Laurentsclass
Sep 28 @ 7:48 PM EDT
A5:So many! Seeing inside classroom, Ps & Ss talk @ their day, Ps praise child's work = confidence, Ps see work not sent home.
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5 is up!
#seesawchat
smanhart4
Sep 28 @ 7:48 PM EDT
#seesawchat
A5 For Ps to see how their child is really doing on their instrument. Also the 'cheering' by Ps in comments to their child.
mrsrbarnes
Sep 28 @ 7:49 PM EDT
Thank you Seesaw Community but I have to go.
#hesdpride
#twitterchallenge
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:49 PM EDT
Last question coming in one minute!
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:49 PM EDT
I'm a
@Seesaw
mom, myself. I just love getting a peek into the classroom when they post. Makes my day!
#SeesawChat
In reply to @mrsrbarnes, @ms_vujovich, @Seesaw
EdTechVic
Sep 28 @ 7:49 PM EDT
Want to see what parents are saying about Seesaw? Take a look! Thanks for sharing
@iteach5m
#SeesawChat
@Seesaw
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:47 PM EDT
A5: Quotes from some of our parents
#seesawchat
Jquinta2
Sep 28 @ 7:49 PM EDT
Ps who have a hard time making connections to schools are now in with a ping on their phone.
#seesawchat
EdTechVic
Sep 28 @ 7:50 PM EDT
A great example of a newsletter in
@Seesaw
that includes the whys
@AndyLeiser
Thanks for sharing!
#SeesawChat
AndyLeiser
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4: My first
@seesaw
video newsletter with the whys
#SeesawChat
https://t.co/n4Fbw7xg4K
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:50 PM EDT
Here's our last question, Q6! I'm excited to hear your ideas!
#seesawchat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:50 PM EDT
I'd like to hear more about how it's used in the upper grade levels.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @EdTechJulieJ, @Seesaw
shefish52
Sep 28 @ 7:50 PM EDT
What an awesome way to greet parents and Ss!
#seesawchat
In reply to @jlabar2me, @Seesaw
MrsFeist
Sep 28 @ 7:51 PM EDT
Improved relationships, transparency; it's the antidote to "we didn't learn anything in school today."
#seesawchat
In reply to @EdTechJulieJ
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:51 PM EDT
A6: Here's an article to help get those last few families connected!
#seesawchat
https://t.co/ac2DmoQMXo
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:51 PM EDT
As a T in a school where Ps are reluctant to share personal info or no internet
@Seesaw
has many options
#seesawchat
https://t.co/pSgDuIxh3B
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:51 PM EDT
Invaluable. The height of family engagement -- all through an app.
#ptchat
#SeesawChat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:46 PM EDT
So true and parents comment how much they love feeling as if they are part of the classroom also.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @BorkJanis
EdTechVic
Sep 28 @ 7:51 PM EDT
@MrsBremTweets
always has innovative ways to appsmash with
@Seesaw
#SeesawChat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:37 PM EDT
A4:Notes, word clouds,
@puppet
, pictures...to name a few. Here's an example of a word cloud newsletter ➡️
https://t.co/h1EyBTLd4X
#seesawchat
Laurentsclass
Sep 28 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A5: Part 2: Also, it offers them an authentic audience. Reaching beyond the classroom.
#Seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:40 PM EDT
Q5 is up!
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:52 PM EDT
Also join the 6-8 and 9-12 Seesaw groups on Facebook to connect with other Ts in upper grades.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @EdTechJulieJ, @JeremyDBond, @Seesaw
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A6: Pull out all the stops! Send the invite, offer to help them get connected. Go to the sidewalk to help a P connect!
#seesawchat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:52 PM EDT
A6. This yr we resent notes. Next year I am going to help them connect at parent/teacher interviews.
#SeesawChat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:53 PM EDT
Tech can cross language barriers while their language skills are catching up.
#ellchat
#SeesawChat
theESLlady
Sep 28 @ 7:45 PM EDT
A5. I think one benefit has been helping
#ELLs
gain 21st century skills while maintaining a portfolio of progress.
#SeesawChat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:53 PM EDT
Are multilingual families having trouble connecting to Seesaw? We have translated handouts to help them connect!
#seesawchat
EdTechVic
Sep 28 @ 7:53 PM EDT
Trying to create a digital newsletter? Here's how!
@Seesaw
#SeesawChat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:35 PM EDT
A4: This blog post has some great tips to help you start your own digital newsletter in
#Seesaw
!
#seesawchat
https://t.co/NFA7TKkNtA
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A6 Make it your priority to share your Ss learning even if they don't sign up -
@seesaw
So many options
#seesawchat
https://t.co/pSgDuIxh3B
WondrousWinsors
Sep 28 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A6- Sharing a link to a post their child has made. If that doesn't work, having them sign up during their Ss conference.
#SeesawChat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:53 PM EDT
A6: This helped me get tons of big kids' families connected in
@Seesaw
!
https://t.co/BV7BEreUPh
#seesawchat
ReneeMorganNZ
Sep 28 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A6: Get their smartphone out at Parent Teacher conferences and do it with them then & there. Older Ss support Ps with it too
#seesawchat
ms_hrdng
Sep 28 @ 7:54 PM EDT
A6 Vids of readers theater/ special event reminders starring Ss, showing Ss what their seesaw work looks like on the smartboard
#SeesawChat
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:54 PM EDT
I catch them at drop off/dismissal & download the app for them so they can be connected!
#seesawchat
iteach5m
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
We are lucky that we're a walking district! I "stalk" those Ps that haven't signed up! Sometimes they just need a nudge!
#seesawchat
In reply to @Seesaw
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
To family engagement. And ultimately to partnership.
#famengage
#SeesawChat
hargrove_edu
Sep 28 @ 7:44 PM EDT
A5: I think a big perk is that you are going from parent communication to parent involvement
#SeesawChat
sam_savala
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
TY to all
@Seesaw
peeps and tweets. I will return for another chat. Great ideas to use right away.
#hesdpride
#seesawchat
smanhart4
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
#seesawchat
A6 I want all my 6th Gr. Ss' Ps connected this year, so I'm all about offering prizes for the 1st round, then ind. emails to Ps.
gbtGatton
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
A6: Ss will share journals at PTC and hopefully get everyone connected after they see how excited their Ss are.
#seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:50 PM EDT
Here's our last question, Q6! I'm excited to hear your ideas!
#seesawchat
Seesaw
- Moderator
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
A6: Join our Getting All Families Connected to Seesaw webinar with Jennifer Dean! RSVP here:
https://t.co/DBvCWg823W
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
A6:I enticed my MS Ss to connect families with a game time reward! Worked well!
https://t.co/dnPGdFsxYN
Last few will get emails
#seesawchat
MrsBremTweets
Sep 28 @ 9:33 AM EDT
🎉So many families connected to
@Seesaw
!🎉 Ss of connected families had strategy game time at SMART Block today!
#drivefwd
#math7
#math7plus
AndreaCavitt
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
A6: Be persistent and offer to help. Tell Ss that their Ps would love to see their awesome posts!
#seesawchat
EdTechVic
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
Crossing language barriers with
@Seesaw
#SeesawChat
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:45 PM EDT
Amen to that!!!
In reply to @theESLlady
MrssmithOP220
Sep 28 @ 7:55 PM EDT
A6 Sometimes it's not that they don't want to but they can't (no internet or technology)Do whatever you can to share Ss learning
#SeesawChat
vickyfarias7716
Sep 28 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Thank you all for letting me learn and grow with you! Have a great night
#seesawchat
JeremyDBond
Sep 28 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Our daughter's elementary school has downgraded to the free version. Haven't seen much anyway before or after. Which do you use?
#SeesawChat
Laurentsclass
Sep 28 @ 7:57 PM EDT
A6: Show Ps what it is/looks like at conference. Share their child's excitement for it. Highlights of it in newsletter.
#Seesawchat
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:50 PM EDT
Here's our last question, Q6! I'm excited to hear your ideas!
#seesawchat
kupton78
Sep 28 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Ss love the feeling that their work has purpose and they produce better work because of it.
#SeesawChat
In reply to @Laurentsclass
Kenny_pal2
Sep 28 @ 7:57 PM EDT
Let's talk about "
#seesawchat
" right now - Chat channel (free)
https://t.co/bLTxOrxAzg
EdTechJulieJ
Sep 28 @ 7:58 PM EDT
The time has flown by! Thanks for an amazing
#seesawchat
! So thankful to our community for your willingness to learn and share with us!
RhesiaMitchell
Sep 28 @ 7:59 PM EDT
A6. Show
@Seesaw
during P/T conference.
#SeesawChat
k_mccluskey590
Sep 28 @ 7:59 PM EDT
Thanks for all of the ideas! I loved being a part of tonights
#seesawchat
kraftyteacher
Sep 28 @ 7:59 PM EDT
A1: First Grade teacher first year using Seesaw! NWMo
#SeesawChat