Self-Paced Training

We are using Seesaw for Schools for the TK-5 students of New Haven USD in Union City, California

Self-Paced Sessions for Teachers

Below are short courses for teachers to learn at their own pace. Steps 1-4 are important to get started. Please do those first. After Step 4, there are many additional topics to learn. Most are unique to Seesaw for Schools.

Please note: We have adopted Seesaw for Schools. There are other videos and resources available on the Internet that are made for the free version or the trial version. Access all resources at web.seesaw.me/remote-learning-for-teachers

STEP 1:

Teachers Start Here: Seesaw Quick Start

Complete this on-demand training before attending the trainings below. Get set up and learn the Seesaw basics in about 10 minutes. The tech department will upload your class rosters so you shouldn't have to do that.

Seesaw for Schools Teachers - Training | Checklist

STEP 2:

Create Your First Seesaw Activity

Create multidimensional activities that ignite students’ curiosity, creativity, and love of learning. 7 minute video

View Slides | Watch the Recording

Learn more about Seesaw icon shortcuts here: http://bit.ly/IconShorts

Activity Library

STEP 3:

Get Families Started

Connect families on Seesaw to create a powerful learning loop that deepens learning. 5 minute video

View Slides | Watch the Recording | Family Engagement Kit | Get Students Started Kit

STEP 4:

Remote Learning on Seesaw

Support powerful learning moments inside and outside the classroom. 7 minute video

| View Slides | Watch the Recording | Remote Learning FAQs

STEP 5:

Ready for more? Beyond the Basics Mini Trainings:

Really Short YouTube Videos

What's new in Seesaw Video (3 min) If you have used Seesaw before, this will be for you. Get the What's New Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/WhatsNewCheatSheet
Transformative Activity Templates (5 min) Have you heard of the SAMR model? the goal is to transform your lessons. Seesaw Activity Templates Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/ActivitiesCheatSheet
Feedback and Drafts (5 min)Get the Seesaw Feedback and Drafts Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/FeedbackCheatSheet
Announcements and Messages (5 min) Get the Seesaw Announcements and Messaging Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/MessagesCheatSheet
Skills Mini Training (3 min) Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/SkillsCheatSheet
Blogs Mini Training (3 Min) Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/BlogsCheatSheet
Approving Student Work in Seesaw: https://youtu.be/3MIGCGEis9A
Getting Started on Assessment: Assessment information--Click Here

Specialists and Co-Teachers.

Helpful if you have specialists, RSP or speech teachers, or other support personnel in your classroom. The prep teachers will have their own Seesaw accounts with students rostered to them.

Collaborating with Co-Teachers Get the Seesaw Co-Teachers Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/CoteachersCheatSheet (4 min)
Seesaw Folders Mini-Training (4 min) Get the Seesaw Folders Cheat Sheet here: https://bit.ly/FoldersCheatSheet
Some Overlap of the above videos: https://youtu.be/7qRid80mrTw

More Useful Resources Below

Get Students Started on Seesaw

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Get Families Started on Seesaw

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Presentation deck
Participant handout
FAQs sheet to answer questions
Seesaw Resources in other languages:
How do I invite parents and Families to Seesaw? This is how to get messages out to your families!
How do I send announcements?
How does Seesaw Translations work?

The home is a powerful learning environment

When teachers and families work together, students are more successful. Designed for learning at home, the following activities integrate the home environment, family relationships, students’ interests, and everyday learning moments.