SeeSaw for Digital Portfolios
A student driven portfolio tool
https://www.smore.com/smcup
Learning Objectives and Success Criteria
- What is Seesaw?
- Why should I use it?
- Experience Seesaw as a Student
- Classroom Ideas and Examples
- Class Setup & Time Saving Tips
- Questions, Help and Resources
Standard Connections
ISTE Standards:
- Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments
Digital Citizenship:
- Relationships and communication
PLC Guiding Questions:
1. What is it we want our students to learn?
2. How will we know if each student has learned it?
3. How will we respond when some students do not learn it?
4. How can we extend and enrich the learning for students who have demonstrated proficiency?ask 1: What is Seesaw? Why should you use it?(SEE SLIDES 10-15)
Seesaw is a digital portfolio that collects students’ digital and physical work in one place. Everything is organized, making assessment and conferences easier! Why should you use it? Empowers students to document their learning as it happens Develops students’ writing skills, reflection skills and critical thinking skills Develops 21st Century skills in safe, moderated environment Organizes and share digital creations and classroom activities
Creates a strong community around learning by involving families
Saves time on assessments, conferences, and newsletters
Project 1: Sign-in and Add a Photo
Model login procedures (Slides 18-23)
Model adding photo (Slides 25-30)
Examine Seesaw applications for classroom (Slides 32-36)
Project 2: Use the Drawing Tool
Model drawing tool (Slides 37-38)
Project 3: Use the Video Tool
Project 4: Complete an Activity
Model Activity Completion (Slides 41-45)
Class Setup & Time Saving Tips (See Slides 46-49)
Send Newsletters with Seesaw
Use Folders to Organize Work
Save digital creations from many apps into Seesaw.
Photos, videos, links, PDFs—all go into Seesaw