Learn, Create, Share
As mentioned in my last blog the Seesaw app is a learning and communication tool. Not only does it enhance learning but it also boosts communication between teachers, students, and parents. Did you get the opportunity to create an account for your class?
“Can you say phenomenal?” - Online Teacher Review
Wouldn’t it be phenomenal if your students’ parents could have a daily glimpse of how their child is doing in math? What if I told you it's possible? Through this tool student’s are able to show their parents a glimpse of how they are doing in math on any given day.We have recently introduced multiplication to 2nd graders. They love it! But imagine how much more engaged in math they could be when integrating technology!
Last week there was a math lesson with an Application Problem that read:
Sandy's toy telephone has buttons arranged in 3 columns and 4 rows.
a. Draw a picture of Sandy's telephone.
b. Write a repeated addition equation to show the total number of buttons on Sandy's telephone.
c. Answer the question in a written sentence.
So how did I integrate Seesaw with this application problem? I added it to Seesaw as an “Activity.” After discussing the application problem students solved the problem on their whiteboards, took a picture of it, and uploaded it to their Seesaw account. Once uploaded, their parent gets an alert and they can see it on their phone! If you allow for it, they can even comment! Check out one student’s result:
As you can see, Izabella, solved this problem correctly. Her family was able to see her work and just a few minutes later comment on her work: “Amazing work. Let’s keep it up.” Students love to make their parents proud!
Watch what happens when students solve an answer incorrectly. This next problem was part of an application problem that required students to add up to 3 different addends.
Wow! This student’s parent quickly reminded her son to make sure to check his work. I find this to be quite powerful! Now they are accountable to show not just their teacher, but their parents too!
This tool can also be used as proof during conferences. Instead of going through a pile of papers, go straight to this students’ profile. There it is! A digital portfolio of work throughout the year.
“Parents love that they get a glimpse of a typical day in their child's classroom. I can also capture many items and observations for students' individual portfolios. Super easy to set up, share and use daily.” Online Teacher Review
Aren’t you excited to start using this tool? Check out the following tutorial on how to Create a Seesaw Activity . Now you can easily create and share activities for your students to complete in Seesaw. I’d love to hear what activities you come up with!
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