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TECHNOLOGY in the classroom
TECHNOLOGY in the classroom
It is crucial to feel confident in this ever-changing, ever-advancing technological world. As this world of technology grows exponentially, compounded by our current need for distance learning, I feel assured in my abilities as an educator to connect with my students via technology as well as prepare students for a technological future.
Below you will also see evidence of video editing and producing skills as well as my skills connecting with students and parents using Seesaw.
Video Editing Work
Video Editing Work
Self produced videos of me teaching can be found here.
Seesaw in the classroom
Seesaw in the classroom
I challenged myself to learn a new-to-me application that is used by me mentor teacher in my fourth grade classroom. I started investigating this tool and set a goal to post in Seesaw every time I visited my 4th graders. Here are some of my favorite things about this amazing platform.
So What is Seesaw?
So What is Seesaw?
Seesaw is a tool used by students, teachers, and families as a way to promote learning and connectedness. It is an easy-to-use app that fosters communication and creativity! Not only can students upload their work onto the app, they can also record videos and comment on other classmates work.
Note, this video is copied from and linked to the Seesaw Website
How Can Seesaw help?
How Can Seesaw help?
1. provide meaningful feedback on student work
1. provide meaningful feedback on student work
Not only can students comment on each other's work, as teacher I can interact with my students and give like, comment and give feedback.
2. Foster Engagement with families
2. Foster Engagement with families
Not only can students and teachers post comments and engage in student work, so can family members and loved ones! Seesaw is an app that parents and families can be linked to and connect with classroom goings- on. They can see student work and make comments themselves!
3. Easily send out classroom messages and updates
3. Easily send out classroom messages and updates
My favorite aspect of Seesaw is the ability to send photos and videos in order to give families a window into our classroom, promoting a bridge from school to home and keeping parents and loved ones included in our work.
Parents can see into our class time, whether it is word work, inquiry,
Overall, I've found Seesaw an incredible tool to promote student engagement and creativity and to incorporate a connection to family home within our school home.
Click the photo below to learn more!
Click the photo below to learn more!
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