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e-PORTFOLIOSCreate, Share, Reflect, Empower!with SEESAW
Elizabeth H. Eastman - August 2017 - MIMSHISD.ORG
Today’s Plan:● Why e-Portfolios?
● What is Seesaw?
● Experience Seesaw as a student.
● Experience Seesaw as a teacher.
● Classroom-Set up for 2017-18.
● Resources, tools & classroom ideas
● Reflect & provide feedback.
Streamline & Facilitate:◎ Reflection to show depth
of learning.
◎ Sharing learning journeys with classmates & family.
Plan & Strategize to Maximize Outcomes!
Strategize:◎ Access to
technology
◎ Time to create portfolios
◎ Effort to provide ongoing feedback
Why e-Portfolios?
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What has
Changed?
19302017
https://vimeo.com/50148148
freegoogleslidestemplates.com
Why e-Portfolios?Technology is a tool for expression
Reflection = internalized learning
Target personal goal-setting
Visible evidence of achievement
Influence on instructional practice
@elizbtheastman
freegoogleslidestemplates.comCapture the learning journey
Enable Ongoing Audience Feedback
Capture a wide range of learning [Pictures, videos and audio recordings]
Draw on alternate modes of expression
Develop effective oral and written communication skills
Growth & progress visible over longer periods of time
Student ownershipMetacognition through self-assessment
Diverse learners = Diverse expression styles
@elizbtheastman
e-Portfolios
QAspire.com Tanmay Vora
Experience+ Reflection = Learning that Lasts
“No one is born with skill. It is developed through exercise,
through repetition, through a blend of learning and reflection
that's both painstaking and rewarding. And it takes time.
~Twyla Tharp
freegoogleslidestemplates.com
Structure?Hybrid & Skill-based
Reading Fluency, Writing , Mandarin language development...
[Specific subject areas, grade levels, academic programs...]Learning & Reflection vs. Showcase / Accountability
Classroom Ideas
>>100 ways to use Seesaw
Science Reflection
Sight Words
Student Goals Science Experiment
Reading Response
Word SortMath Problem-SolvingReflections
Portfolio Sharing PossibilitiesLanguage Audio
recording
Science Inquiry Reading response Art, pe, stem
PBL & Research Writing process reflections problem-solving
@elizbtheastman
Explain a math concept or solve a problem
Capture a written story and record audio
Record a reading or language fluency sample.
Share an interest or set a goal.
Record and reflect on a science experiment.
Give a book talk or share a reading response.
Book Snaps for Reading Response
Classroom Ideas
>>100 ways to use Seesaw
Science Reflection
ELA Fluency
Music
Written Essay Narration
Padlet 7-12 Seesaw
Science Reflection
present
Reflection Critical thinking Self-Assessment
I can see evidence of growth towards my goal because...
I was challenged by this work
because...
Some ways I will work on to
improve are...
Why Seesaw?
Teach digital citizenship & 21st century skills.
Empower students to think deeply and
reflect. Involve families with real-time glimpse into learning.
Kid-friendly & easy sign-in.
Create an audience and community of learning.
Document learning as it happens.
Voice & Choice!
Visible Thinking
Cross Language Barriers
Ownership
Power a feedback loop
Achievement evidence & growth over time
Alternate modes of expression for diverse learners
How does Seesaw work?
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1. Record, Draw, Annotate or Add Labels/Captions
2. Write & reflect!
3. Comment and Provide Feedback
Capture Learning Artifacts [ analog or digital ]
Experience SEESAW as a student!
3Grab a laptop,
chromebook, phoneor iPad!
Go to Seesaw app or website [app.seesaw.me]
Scan QR Codepage to join my class!
↳ Find your first initial and tap next to it.
↳ Touch the green plus to add artifact to your Seesaw journal.
Do 2nd!
Do 1st! [Logged in as student]
Waiting for teacher approval...
★ Tap green add button in upper right hand corner. Take a photo [selfie or otherwise!]
★ Tap microphone to tell us a goal you have this year (personal or professional).
★ Add a caption or label.
★ Add it to your assigned Seesaw journal.
Add a photo!
Parallel Lines Ex.
Add a drawing!
Add a file!
Add a note!
Add a video!
Check in with Seesaw Class
Classroom IdeasStart simple. Snap photos yourself to capture learning in the moment.
Document learning with students taking photos.
Build in capturing new types of learning artifacts…
>> Record, Draw, Annotate or Add Labels/Captions
>> Comment, Reflect,Give Feedback
>>100 ways to use Seesaw
Experience Seesawas a Teacher!
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Go to app.seesaw.me
Create a teacher account at app.seesaw.me on Chrome or Firefox or download the Seesaw Class app.
Classroom Set-up 2017-18
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Name your class and choose grade level.
Settings
Settings
Seesaw suggests sign-in mode.
Print QR Code Poster
QR CODE Sign-In
1. Tap “Get Class Code” or “Student Code” if on the web.
2. Choose Print QR Code Poster.
3. Students will choose “I’m a student” from the Seesaw Class App and then scan your class QR code.
QR CODE Sign-In
Seesaw suggests sign-in mode.
Google Email sign-in
1. Tap ‘Get Join Code’ or ‘Student Code’ (if on the web)
2. Share your Join Code with your students. 3. In Seesaw, students type in code, create student accounts, and connect to your class from their devices.
Email/Google Sign-In
Email/Google Sign-In
Resources, Tools & Ideas
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Introduce your STUDENTS to Seesaw!★ Teacher Checklist
Step-by-step guide for getting started with Seesaw
★ Student Challenge for Students Lessons for introducing your students to Seesaw
★ Task Cards Simple tasks with easy-to-follow instructions for your students
[ideas.seesaw.me]
Simple tasks with easy-to-follow
instructions for your students
Go here [ideas.seesaw.me] to
find task cards specific to your grade level!
Task Cards
● Watch the Seesaw Tutorial Videos to learn more about Seesaw features
● Use the Seesaw Challenges & Student Intro Presentation to introduce Seesaw to your students
● Use the Lesson Plan to guide your first month of using Seesaw
ideas.seesaw.me
❏ @Seesaw
❏ #seesawchat [Thursdays/6pm]
❏ PD in your PJ’s
❏ ideas.seesaw.me
MORE RESOURCES
Structures&
Expectations
★ Be selective & allow for student choice.★ Instill a sense of ownership in students creating
them.★ Communicate strategies & timelines.★ Aim to show continuous improvement and growth.★ Make sure content meets needs of those assessing it.
Feedback & Reflection
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The most valuable resource teachers have is each
other. Without collaboration our growth is
limited to our own perspectives.
~Robert John Meehan
@elizbtheastman
Hello!I am Elizabeth EastmanInstructional Technology Specialist@ MIMSHISD.org
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