~Interactive Learning Session~ + Kids= #EduAwesome PD Presentation begins here. ~Interactive Learning Session~
Hi! While he is babbling away, please go to app.seesaw.me but don’t sign in... Thank you ☺ I’m Jason Or, if using an iPad or Android: Please download Seesaw: The Learning Journal You can find me on Twitter at @jasonjusd or via email at jason_atkinson@jusd.k12.ca.us
Experience as a Student Grab a device & get ready to create
Various views depending on device app.seesaw.me iPad/Android/Kindle Chromebook/Web
Scan QR code, or put in class code Chromebook/ Web Scan QR code, or put in class code iPad/Android/Kindle built-in QR reader pops up Allow camera/microphone...
Two options for signing-in Stand up and scan QR poster app.seesaw.me iPad/Android/Kindle Chromebook/Web Scan QR poster or Type class code Stand up and scan QR poster
Project 1 Use the Drawing Tool
Explain a math concept or problem I’m going to push out a project to you Click the 3 dots … and ‘copy and edit’
Let’s check in with our class Here’s what it looks like right now from the teacher perspective as items are waiting for approval
Draw and label an insect Watch me model the steps, then go for it! Project 2 Draw and label an insect Watch me model the steps, then go for it!
To label, you can continue using the ‘pen’ and write on the screen or click the L for ‘label’ When finished: make sure to ‘tag’ it with your name/number and put it in the insect folder
Classroom Examples
Explain a math concept Science reflections writer’s workshop assessment checks
using Notes with peer feedback Journal writing using Notes with peer feedback
Project 3 Use the Photo and Audio Tools
~Take a photo of yourself holding the book. ~Use the audio tool to record yourself reading a page or two (5 min. limit) ~Options include using the other tools to up your game! For Example: type a text caption explaining the main idea of the book or a summary of that page, chapter, or article. Or use the Video tool to make a video of you reading…
Awesome job! Now you’ve seen first hand how students will add items to their Seesaw Journals!
Class Setup and Class Settings Help If you need help setting up your Seesaw class or changing class settings, use these resources. Follow the Class Setup Checklist If you do not want teachers to change any class settings, remove this slide. Watch how to set up a Class Code Class video Watch how to set up an Email Class video
Time Saving Tip Use Folders to Organize Work Watch the video to learn how to create and use folders!
Save digital creations from many apps into Seesaw. Time Saving Tip Save digital creations from many apps into Seesaw. Photos, videos, links, PDFs—all go into Seesaw! See a list compatible apps here
Seesaw Teacher Roll Out Calendar Get the Plan!
Additional Resources for Seesaw Success Use the Seesaw Student Challenge to introduce Seesaw to students. We have grade-leveled plans for K-12. Join us for PD in Your PJs tutorial webinar live or watch a recording! Watch the Seesaw tutorial videos to learn more about Seesaw features!
Tip: Digital Citizenship Resources Print the Posters! Use these guidelines to encourage great posts and comments!
Sign up for a Teacher Account Let’s Sign up! Hey, I know that guy. goo.gl/F2Lvax Or scan this QR code: Sign up for a Teacher Account You will get a free month of Seesaw Plus (Seesaw’s premium service for teachers)
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More student examples to browse later are on the next 2 slides… Thank you for your time and allowing me to share Seesaw with you. Don’t forget: @jasonjusd @Seesaw #iegooglecamp More student examples to browse later are on the next 2 slides…
Student Samples from Kindergarten - 2nd ELA: Words that rhyme ELA: Flip instruction ELA: Retelling a story ELA: Letter recognition Math: Odd and even numbers Math: 3D shape hunt Math: Making numbers Science: Melting ice Science: Newton’s laws of motion Assessment: Sight words Assessment: Oral counting
Student Samples from 3rd - 5th Grade ELA: Reading summary ELA: Spelling rules ELA: Synonyms Math: Equivalent fractions Math: Finding area of a polygon Science: Weather predictions Science: Groundhog predictions