#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 22, 2016
7:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to everyone! Our theme tonight is βYour Ss can use Seesaw for that!?β (hint : Yes they can!) https://t.co/SKtd9MEAda
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Hi everyone. Joining from Truckee California.
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A1: Hey all! Heather Marrs 3rd gr T and EdTech teacher leader in Southern Oregon.
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Hey everyone! Alyssa from MN here! I am convinced the list of things Seesaw can do is ENDLESS!
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Hi everyone! So glad to be back! Missed the last few chats! 1st grade from Downers Grove, IL!
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Hi I am Mary.I teach 2nd in VA. I am new to . Just getting going in the last few weeks.
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Happy Thursday, Jennifer, a K teacher from Atlanta here.
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A1: My name is Kristen Henning, I am an ITS in PA. Excited to hear everyone's ideas!
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A1 I'm Zack with and so happy to connect with you tonight as share awesome ideas your Ss can use tomorrow.
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Welcome welcome everyone! Excited to see you all!
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A1. Hey Seesaw friends! I'm Betsy from IN! Can't wait to collaborate with you! π
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Emily here answering questions from
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Is there any other MN teacher out there?!
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A1: Jessica from Wisconsin!
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LIsa from Chapel Hill, NC
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A1: Hi everyone! Cassie 1st T from MN here
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Alek Turner ESL k-5 Texas
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Yeah! Love Julie from St. Augustine, FL. 1st grade
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Hi I'm Jen from Indiana! It's been too long since I've been here!
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A1 *bonus* Any Seesaw for Schools Ts/Admins tonight?
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Are there any other MN teacher out there!?
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Hi ! Sorry to miss tonight, I'm at Cub Scouts then home for webinars starting at 7 PM CST. Join us⦠https://t.co/rCuDi7fFL9
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A1 Bonus: Yes, my school is now using Seesaw for Schools!
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This chat is full of ideas that youβve tried or want to try this year - please join in! You have something great to share!
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A1 Im Mindy a kinder teacher from Texas! As always excited to learn from the best!
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A1: Kristen from Springfield, VA here!
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A1 bonus: We are K-12 here & are excited to be in our first full year of Seesaw for Schools! Happy to connect/answer ?s!
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I'm from MN! :) 1st T here.
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Mary Ellen Woods, Kindergarten teacher in Navarre, FL.
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Q2 Our classes are full of writers! How are you using to enhance student writing practices? (ex⦠https://t.co/uFHnum5p0b
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Love seeing the examples you post from the "big kids".
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Ashley- Ed tech specialist in WI
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Using for the first time this week in classes with 4th and 5th grade - reflecting on cooperative work
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A2: We use for our writing center center. Ss have a prompt at the table then write in the Note section!
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Hi everyone! Mikaela, K-5 Music, IL. Finally got Seesaw going this week. Kids love it.
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Awww, thanks! I'm passionate about MS/HS Ts knowing that is for big kids, too! https://t.co/YOBElen74u
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Love seeing the examples you post from the "big kids".
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A2: I plan on having kids add self-selected writing samples each week. Ps and Ss will be able to see growth over time!
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A2: I love flipping my writing lessons and posting them on for my Ss to access!
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A2: We focus on different skills or parts of a writing piece in the Notes section. Allow for feedback and discussion.
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A2 use to document writing process, also to celebrate final writing pieces
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A2 I let students do reflective or narrative writing and record their stories then kids comment, ask q.s about stories
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LOVE this idea. Thanks for sharing it!
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A2: is fantastic for my pre-writers in K. They can draw and dictate their stories!
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A2: In K we are in writing basics! We like to journal pictures or labels and snap photos for and record our description.
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A2: Love using it for Ss who may struggle - recording their thoughts is an easy transition to get them into writing!
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A2- I stay away from writing bc I don't have time to read it (not a classroom T). I have kids describe with the microphone
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A2. I've used it to have my Ss reflect and record themselves reading their WOW writing pieces!
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That's a really cool idea! Going to try! Thanks for sharing!!
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Are your Ss using folders for writing, too? This will be very cool later in the year
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A2 We started the year w 1st graders narrating their written stories. They love it!
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I flip a couple of areas, but haven't with writing. Thanks for the idea/challenge!
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For the younger students we do this as well, capturing pictures of their work.
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Yes, the audio is a fantastic tool!
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A2: We also use a weekly writing task card that Ss can respond to using the drawing tool
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A2 also love using for students to reflect at the end of each quarter. Write reflections, then post
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A2 we post a pic of our writing and read the story and talk about our illustration. https://t.co/RSOYHw3D95
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Q2 Our classes are full of writers! How are you using to enhance student writing practices? (ex⦠https://t.co/uFHnum5p0b
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I didn't use folders last year, but definitely will this year. It'll be a great way to organize our artifacts.
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A2: 1st is recording writing! Helps me evaluate & understand what they are writing since I may not be able to figure it out!
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A2.We encourage students to post a π₯ of themselves reading a piece that they βοΈand sharing it as WOW work. Must be π― to post!
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folders are great for differentiating too!
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A2 also, I video their share chair for their parents to see. They love it!
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looking at BYOD for Yr3/4. Need supporting evidence of added value. Love to hear from T's who can support this
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Break it down into pieces...much more effective and efficient to focus on specific things.
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I had a P message me to THANK ME for allowing her to hear her son's sweet voice during the day!
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A1: Hi! I'm Rachel, jumping in a bit late. My Kinders are loving !
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These are great ideas! I think we now have weekly writing ideas through the end of the year! love the examples! q3 coming up
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Oh I like that!! Can use this idea when we write opinions next quarter!! Thanks!
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Where can I find the snap story?
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A2 cont: Ss reflect on each other's writing by giving suggestions in comments using 2 likes and a wish strategy.
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That's the best! Also helps Ps who can be anxious!
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Omg, of course! Join in now to see TONS of ideas!
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I teach music so I stray away from writing sentences and whatnot. I see them for 45 min once a week.
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Q3 Try Seesaw-ing fluency checks to allow you to clone yourself as a teacher! How are you Seesaw-ing re⦠https://t.co/3sEAxoUMlS
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A2: My Ss add their best work from Writers' Workshop every week. Picture + narration + other details.
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A3 I upload reading materials to my folder and have Ss copy and paste into theirs. Practice read, then record read.
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A3: I take a pic of the passage,post on ,Ss copy & edit,add voice and WPM! Keep in fluency folder https://t.co/IKmeAkmBx8
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A3 they read our story of the week, buddy read story and read their sight words to me each week. Answer⦠https://t.co/iZLPk6v1YU
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Q3 Try Seesaw-ing fluency checks to allow you to clone yourself as a teacher! How are you Seesaw-ing re⦠https://t.co/3sEAxoUMlS
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Q3: Ss complete word family poems and record themselves reading the poems for fluency.
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For writing, I LOVE the new PDF feature! Ss made connections to their fluency reading & research. https://t.co/urhpPzEFPg
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A3: In K we aren't quite at the Fluency level YET, but I will have Ss upload a sight word list and practice reading & recording
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A3: Having Ss practice reading Fry fluency phrases or a good fit book!
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A3: my kinders aren't ready yet. But plan on using seesaw to have students read and retell from their guided reading books
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A3. A way to make phonics practice more fun and showoffable and to assess indiv S proficiencies. https://t.co/zP3iwIegBq
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I like the idea of using Seesaw for documenting fluency when reading sight words
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A3: Ss complete word family poems and record themselves reading the poems for fluency.
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A3: Also pushing out a poem each week for Ps & Ss to read together over the weekend
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I do reader theater plays as bell ringers 1-2 times a week students can record their readings
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A3: Easy-peasy....take a picture, record their voice! My teachers <3 this!!
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A3: I'm having students read their phonics poems to help build reading fluency!
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For my K kids, it's less about fluency right now. But fluency can also be used with letters.
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A3: Haven't started yet, but plan to use some great ideas from tonight! It's my first year in 1st!
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Sorry friends...gotta run! Kiddos need to be picked up :) Glad I could spend a little time w/you all this week!
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A3. Students record a π₯ reading a leveled book aloud. Have them βΆοΈback to listen to their reading. πwhat did you notice?
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Hey guys! pro tip if you're looking for a how to video for a feature mentioned - Check our YT channel. https://t.co/kuPQYrwvtx
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Great work! Thanks for sharing.
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A3: and reading from their poetry folder too!
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Thanks for sharing your work!
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A3 I would pick the super reader from each guided reading group, record them reading, & then post to their groups folder
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A3 super readers from each guided reading group post to their groups folder for other Ss to listen to https://t.co/xU6xRwT9s7
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A3: I also like to record them reading during reading group to show the Ps. They are so proud!
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Q4 Classroom Word Walls could use an update, right?! Any tips you can share to add something new or fun⦠https://t.co/M9VaBo50JA
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A2 Ss record what they want to say first then go back and use their recording to put it into writing
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A2: I share work samples with our intervention Ts so they can check on transfer of skills to classroom for our shared Ss.
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A4 I use my word walls in a file folder for each child. It's portable for them. Haven't thought of any⦠https://t.co/ljd8zJjWBc
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Q4 Classroom Word Walls could use an update, right?! Any tips you can share to add something new or fun⦠https://t.co/M9VaBo50JA
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A4: Could have Ss read the word and print out the QR code to hang up .. more personalized
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A4: Good question! Maybe folders by letter with pictures of words + audio so they can pronounce it?
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A4. Create a Word Wall folder! Have ss use βοΈ tool to add new words to their folder as they are learned! Can be differentiated!
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great idea, Mary! https://t.co/3vi1FFXjcg
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A3 I use word clouds for Ss to type sight words then record themselves reading words
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A4 cont.: Kids would have a great time helping to create this!
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Q4: I'm not sure about this one. I cannot wait to read the responses!
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A4: We use to make our own for spelling and vocabulary words for the week. We post on too.
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A4, been wanting to use qr codes attached to word wall with video links to the words
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A4: I'm not sure about this one. I cannot wait to read the responses!
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A4 for word wall students can use draw tool to rainbow write words then record
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LOVE Pic Collage + voice annotations! So useful!!
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A4 Folder for each letter and have students add words (and pictures!) to folders throughout the year!
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you're in the right spot! so many ideas you can use tomorrow being shared tonight!
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This is awesome! I am jumping in on this chat at just the right time. π
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A4: T takes pic of vocab words & share. Ss copy &voice record pronunciation, definition/use in sentence. Great for content vocab
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Hey friends sorry to miss tonight but it's my daughter's 3rd birthday. Aspiring to be both a princess & a doctor. π
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ha! that's great! (we shared your idea with the team in our Mon meeting!)
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Jessica, K Fr immersion T from MN, coming in late again! Had to grocery shop for friendly friday with other Ts!!!
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A4 again: I suggest to my Ts that taking pics around the room can help Ss make connections to words/meanings answer: !
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We make videos for new vocabulary. They repeat, hear it in sentence. Great way to support second lang learning at home!
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I believe our first grade T uses for vocabulary and interactive word walls and posts on
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Q5 Science notebooks are full of S discovery and wonder! How will your Ss Seesaw ideas their science no⦠https://t.co/l2A8pLL7GD
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OMG! All of these ideas! You guys are killing it tonight!
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Hi! I'm a former k T & current K-2 tech integration specialist from MT checking in late. So many awesome ideas here!
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A5 we use seesaw to record our data and take pictures of our experiment. Partners will video each other. https://t.co/zwh2H3t5eV
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Q5 Science notebooks are full of S discovery and wonder! How will your Ss Seesaw ideas their science no⦠https://t.co/l2A8pLL7GD
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A5: Today we made with pictures, observations, and research on Monarch Butterflies...uploaded finished project!
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A5 I can't wait to see ideas for this! π€
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A5 I upload videos into seesaw for prac in sci. Or any content area
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A5: Could use for real time observations using the photo + audio annotations or live video. Possibilities are endless!
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A5: Love documenting activities and explaining thinking during science. Put in Science Folder. https://t.co/K4le7Lb0NM
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A5 my jr scientist of the week will do an experiment while I record to post to our feed. Ss can reflect after the experiment.
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A3: Trying to brainstorm ideas for Seesaw additions from Guided Reading. Any ideas?
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Use & write wonders in journals. After researching & learning we add pic of wonder & type answer into
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A5 im hoping IS my interactive science notebook this yr... Why use a notebook when we can document it all on Seesaw!
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A5: we do some great hands on science investigations. is a great way to document the process and the learning!
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A5: I'll share examples as Ss finish!
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A5 Ss record hands on experiences w/embedded vocab &content w/ groups. T prints out QR codes to glue in. https://t.co/WVLR0cxF7F
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A5 Beth has some pretty sweet Science ideas using (our team loved this one!) https://t.co/XnAE5iLtma
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Synthesis of learned concepts as Ss capture and explain lab phenomena. Digital lab portfolio with ππ€ https://t.co/h5OiHGu17p
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How about having them write and draw new words from their book? Or do a reading response?
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Right?! So fun meeting teachers from the same area who love Seesaw!! Another reason I love
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A5 We're learning about plants right now...Ss could record with video/audio as plants grow! K friendly!
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As a STEAM innovator I do a lot of hands on so Ss make lots of recordings explaining their observations
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A5 greasy for projects, collect videos, notes, drawings, etc for a later publication using
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A5: Calendar view would make tracking changes in ongoing projects very quick and easy!
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My Ss can take π· of observations and then label & explain thinking. Making oobleck and will take π· & label states of matter
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A5. Ss post π₯/πΈ and explain π with πduring an experiment! We are trying this next week!
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https://t.co/LKvzRPeB7C
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As a STEAM innovator I do a lot of hands on so Ss make lots of recordings explaining their observations
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A5: we use & documenting our design steps & finished project into was awesome!
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Your emoji game is on point tonight!
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A5; T can send out Qs to Science groups. they can respond, reflect, add pictures &explanations https://t.co/0b65kDFJS3
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A5: Seesaw is a "sister" journal to our regular journals. We added photos of our new critter friend https://t.co/zTwwYF8V9y
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love using to share our updates and projects
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ok guys and gals, a couple more ideas and an op to win an Apple TV to rock in your classroom coming up in
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And tomorrow we add newly learned facts using the copy/edit feature
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Yes! We have a classroom terrarium. Ss bring in all sorts of things!
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A6: All sorts of ways. Love in-app videos but also use other apps like Stupeflix, Wevideo, Movie Maker, iMovie, etc
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A5: Tmrw we are having our 1st Maker Morning and Plan to take before & after photos and videos describing our creations!
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A6 we post updates in the classroom. pictures. Disco duck celebrations. Clean desk cheers.β¦ https://t.co/HtNztoKQ68
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A6. Used it today to send a pic of a Ss to his P for his birthday celebration! ππππ
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Q6 can be student or teacher snapped images/videos from your class for everyone to get ideas - we're not picky.
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A6: videoed EOY plays last year right into so Ps who couldn't come saw them just minutes after play was finished.
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A6 I use chatterpix with to have students voice characters.
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A6 appsmashing a weekly newsletter to to update parents of events and activities from the week https://t.co/kMmFfknT4X
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A6 also, links to our fun songs and story of the week. No more what did you learn at school today. They know!!
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A6: Each week I have a student reporter & news reporter. They decide what to share w/parents in Weekly News!
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Both! I usually start w/a random selection for them and then they pick/bring their own. Old calendar pics work great!
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A6: Photos and Videos daily! In K Ps LOVE seeing what is going on at school especially during the 1st weeks!
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A6: β€οΈthat it's a safe way to share photos. When I have lots of pics I upload to Google photos or & link in
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A5: We love using Chatterpix and sharing class books we make in Book Creator!
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A6 We've made color books using
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A6 We send pics from our day. Ps love that they have something to ask kids about instead of how was your day?
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A6 We took about 1000 photos on farm field trip. Ss picked faves and retold field trip using https://t.co/UdgpUqWkYS
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A6. I also use it to send P a copy of their child's daily goal chart.
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A6: I also send pictures of behavior charts for certain Ss! No lost/sign & return papers! Plus Ps see it before the Ss get home!
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I printed QR codes of Ss group project videos for Ps to scan at open house
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A6. I use and to create a π° to send to Ps! I also take πΈ to send reminders.
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A6. Used it last year to send real time photos of our field trip to Ps!
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Q7 You can use Seesaw to evolve your class newsletter. How will you and your Ss Seesaw class news? https://t.co/srPwgwg3IY
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A6: Also, If I have a large ablum of photos, I will upload a link to a shared google folder for parents access and view.
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A6: I made a first day slideshow with to send to Ps. I also use too!
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A7 I could post reminders of school events
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Me too! Love those apps β€οΈ
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A7 upload the newsletter with links to stories, phonics and math songs along with reminders. I like tha⦠https://t.co/uGya7mtmbj
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Q7 You can use Seesaw to evolve your class newsletter. How will you and your Ss Seesaw class news? https://t.co/srPwgwg3IY
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A6: Also, If I have a large album of photos, I will upload a link to a shared google folder for parents access and view.
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A7: As T of big kids, I never did a paper newsletter. But since I have so many connected Ps, + for wkly wrap-up!
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A6 used imovie to show centers, lunch, and recess friends so parents can see the engagement and fun
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A7 I plan on putting students in charge of sharing news and exciting things happening in the classroom.
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A7 We (K Ts) are putting a short video version on Seesaw every Fri - same video for whole grade so Ps get to know all of us!
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Me too! Or a Dropbox link
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A7: Ss could take an active roll in creating the newsletter by submitting "articles," interviews, and pics from the week!
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A7 4th gr at my school is having one S post video explaining HW each day, all Ss post weekly video newsletter for their Ps!
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A7. I use the π tool to send "texts" to Ps. No worrying about them having my cell #.
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A7: love the idea of using a communications hub for Ps. Adding links, Ss voice & pics to newsletter is amazing!
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A7. Ss can use and to create π° for Ps to share the π― work they have done throughout the week or to share π or π
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Q7 have sent just me speaking from a picture..hoping to have the students record...goal for the year! Hard to give up control?!
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Not these videos (Ts do these) but it allows K Ss to watch and prep for week ahead. Newsletters not just for Ps anymore!
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Love that I can see who viewed too! π
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A7 I recorded Ss answering questions from the week to add to the newsletter-much more personal! https://t.co/mRsivKYZKl
