Seesaw Challenges

Seesaw: Connecting Families - 30 Points

Description: Research shows the best predictor of student success is family involvement. It's easy to connect your students' Seesaw Journals to their families. Here is a handy flyer you can use to send home to families.

Directions: Watch this video about connecting families. Next, invite your students' families to get connected to Seesaw. Click the wrench icon in your Seesaw class. First you need to enable family access. Then choose invite families. I find that printing the paper invites is the easiest way to go. Here is a great video you can send to parents as well. Fill out the Challenge Accomplishment Form then upload an artifact to the Brag Board. Your artifact can be the summary you wrote about your take-a-ways/a-ha moments in the Challenge Accomplishment Form.

Seesaw: Did you know....
- 30 Points

Description: Already a Seesaw user? Do you know how to make student groups? What about folders for organization? Ever thought about using Seesaw during whole group instruction or learning centers? Explore this YouTube playlist to find out more details about Seesaw you may not have thought about!

Directions: Watch at least three of the videos from the playlist. Fill out the Challenge Accomplishment Form then upload an artifact to the Brag Board. Your artifact can be the summary you wrote about your take-a-ways/a-ha moments in the Challenge Accomplishment Form.

Seesaw: Become a seesaw Pioneer - 60 POints

Description: Get to know Seesaw by becoming a Seesaw Pioneer. This self paced course will take about 45 minutes to complete. Click here for more info!

Directions: Complete the Seesaw Pioneer training. Click here to get started. Fill out the Challenge Accomplishment Form then upload a screenshot or link of your artifact to the Brag Board. Your artifact can be a screenshot of the confirmation email sent to you after becoming a Pioneer.

Seesaw: Getting Students Started Webinar with a Seesaw Expert - 60 points

Description: In this session, participants will learn the difference between the teacher vs. student vs. family experiences. Participants will also learn to teach students how to use Seesaw.

Prior to this session please verify and practice signing into your Seesaw account to ensure a smooth learning experience for attendees.

Facilitator: Allie McIntyre from Seesaw

Directions:

Step 1: Register for the Webinar on Wednesday, February 8 AM Session using the link below.

Wed, February 1, 4:30-5:15
Webinar Recording: Getting Students Started Webinar with a Seesaw Expert-20230201_231806-Meeting Recording.mp4

Webinar Links:

1) Slides

2) Certificate

3) Student Engagement Kit

Step 2: Attend the Webinar and actively participate.

Step 3: Fill out the Challenge Accomplishment Form then upload an artifact to the Brag Board. Your artifact on the brag board can be the summary you wrote about your take-a-ways/a-ha moments in the Challenge Accomplishment Form.

Seesaw: Integrating Seesaw into Your Instructional Routines for K-5 with a Seesaw Expert - 60 points

Description: In this session, teachers learn how to integrate Seesaw into any instructional routine, including whole group, independent practice, centers/stations, and SEL routines.

All participants should have a Seesaw account, and should practice logging in prior to the session, which will allow for a smoother learning experience for attendees.

Facilitator: Allie McIntyre from Seesaw

Directions:

Step 1: Watch the Webinar and actively participate/use the resources below.

Step 2: Fill out the Challenge Accomplishment Form then upload an artifact to the Brag Board. Your artifact on the brag board can be the summary you wrote about your take-a-ways/a-ha moments in the Challenge Accomplishment Form.

Seesaw: Get Families Started with Seesaw Webinar with a Seesaw Expert - 60 points

Description: In this session, participants will learn how to invite families and develop strong partnerships using Seesaw. Participants will also learn about the powerful impact of ongoing, positive two-way communication.

All participants should have a Seesaw account, and should practice logging in prior to the session, twhich will allow for a smoother learning experience for attendees.

Facilitator: Mia Leonard from Seesaw

Directions:

Step 1: Watch the Webinar and actively participate/use the resources below.

Recording: (no recording at this time) Here is a short video
1) Slides
2) Certificate
3) Family Engagement Kit
4) Video: Get Families Started on Seesaw

Seesaw: Getting Started with Seesaw - 90 Points

Description: This self paced challenge will walk you through the different aspects of Seesaw and show you videos along the way. There are several examples to look through at the end.

Directions: Work through the self paced slides. Click this link to make your own copy to work from. Fill out the Challenge Accomplishment Form then upload the link of your artifact (Google slides you worked through) to the Brag Board.