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Seesaw is a student-driven digital portfolio that inspires your students to do their best work and saves you time. ∙ Any device, shared or one-to-one ∙ Always free for teachers∙ Used in over 200,000 classrooms and 1 out of 2 schools in the USAwards Include: ∙ 2018 Top Pick for Learning by Common Sense Education∙ Best Website of 2016 by American Association of School Librarians∙ Richard Byrne's Free Tech for TeachersHow Does Seesaw Help Teachers? Seesaw’s creative tools encourage student engagement∙ Students express themselves, reflect on their learning and create a portfolio they're proud to show others. Get ideas and save prep time∙ Browse thousands of great activities ready to use in your classroom today. ∙ Collect student responses digitally and lug home fewer papers.Focus even more on your students∙ Seesaw helps you see and hear what each student knows so you can better understand their progress∙ Give more differentiated support through comments and feedback.How Does Seesaw Work? ∙ Teachers find or create activities to share with students.∙ Students take pics, draw, record videos and more to capture and reflect on learning in a portfolio.∙ Families see their child’s work and leave comments and encouragement.Other Seesaw Features∙ Compatible with 100s of other apps, including Apple and Google apps.∙ Multiple sign in options, including QR sign in options for younger learners or shared device classrooms. ∙ Teachers control who can see what, and whether students and families can add likes or comments.∙ Translate notes, comments and captions into 50+ languages, including Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese and more!∙ Class blogs, with the option to connect to other classes.∙ Getting started tips and professional development resources at help.seesaw.me. ∙ Follow @Seesaw on Twitter or join our Seesaw Teachers Facebook group to give feedback and connect with other inspiring educators.∙ Seesaw is COPPA, FERPA and GDPR compliant. Learn more at web.seesaw.me/privacyAmanda Love has been using SeeSaw and is our resident expert! She spoke about her experience with SeeSaw.
"SeeSaw teaches my students responsibility because they take ownership of their digital portfolio that is shared with their parents. The format is easy for them to navigate. The technology aspect is fun for students! The format is easy for me to use and there are many activities already there for me to use, but I can also create my own to share with my students. My students LOVE using SeeSaw!"
Task: If you think SeeSaw is a good fit for you and your students, use the information from the SeeSaw Help Center page. Keep in mind that SeeSaw is being piloted at a few elementary schools this year and will most likely be available with paid features within the next few years for kinder, first and second grades. Third, fourth, and fifth grades can always use the free version, but a Learning Management System called Canvas is being piloted for 3/4/5.
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