Seesaw

=Digital Learning Journal= Seesaw is a versatile digital portfolio that empowers students to independently document learning and provides an audience for their work... peers, parents or the world. == = = = = = =



YouTube Tutorial Videos

 * **Student View** ||  || [[image:capture20170424083813528.png width="201" height="163"]] ||
 * **Student Sign In**


 * Sign in with QR Code:
 * Teacher will set this in Manage Classes


 * Sign in with Google Account
 * Teacher will set this in Manage Classes
 * Students sign in with first.last###@cmcss.net
 * Students click allow
 * Students click Enter Join Code and enter code ||  || [[image:capture20170424083835742.png width="213" height="246"]]

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 * **Slight Variations between iPads, Desktop Computers, Touch Screen Computers**
 * iPad - can draw and record voice at the same time

iPad view
 * Desktop computers- not able to draw on screen
 * Touch screen computer - not able to record voice while drawing ||  || [[image:slide for iPad seesaw.PNG width="250" height="190"]]

Touch Screen View/ Desktop View || ||
 * **Student Posted Items**
 * Click + to see items to post
 * Items
 * Photo
 * Video
 * Drawing
 * Add File
 * Note
 * Link
 * Camera Roll (only on iPad) ||  || [[image:capture20170424101347408.png width="335" height="71"]]
 * **Samples of Student Items** ||  || Seesaw Lesson Ideas ||


 * **Creating a Teacher Account** ||  || Creating a Teacher Account in Seesaw ||
 * **Teacher Interface**

Click the teacher's name to see Menu ||  ||  ||
 * **Menu includes:**

Notifications- Items that need approval or summary of week's activity

Add Item- Six different options to add an item to the class (photo, video, drawing, upload file, note, or link)

Feed View- Feed view of items posted in the class

Calendar View- Calendar with number of items added per date

Skills View- Available in Seesaw Plus (paid version) tag items to specific skills

Unapproved Items- Items pending approval

Get Class Code- QR code or Pin to log into class

Manage Class- Settings for students, parents, blog and folders

Invite Parents-Printed or email invitations available


 * Gear Wheel** (next to name)

Account Settings- Edit name, email or password

New Class- Create New Class

Scan QR Code- Opens camera to scan QR code

Share Seesaw- Share Seesaw with peers

Help & Resources - Help Videos

Contact Seesaw Support - Submit email for support ||  || ||
 * Getting Started: [|Getting Started Checklist] ||  ||   ||
 * Student Sign In:

QR Code or Text Code is recommended for Pre-K-3rd grade

Teacher will receive a Class Code in Manage Class > Student Sign In Mode.
 * Class Code for classes sharing devices
 * Class Code for classes with 1:1 devices

Google Account or Email is recommended for 4th grade and above.

Teacher will receive a Join Code in Manage Class > Student Sign In Mode. ||
 * Join Code (four letter code) when using Email or Google Account ||  || [[image:capture20170214091217303.png width="428" height="322"]]
 * Customize Seesaw Class ||  || Customizing the Seesaw Class ||
 * Student Interface ||  || Student Sign In and Posting Items ||
 * Parent Interface ||  || Seesaw for Parents ||
 * Folders ||  || Folders and Additional Features ||
 * Archiving Your Class at the End of the Year ||  || At the end of the year don't remove students or delete your class. Simply Archive your class. Follow these easy steps:
 * Tap on the profile icon (top left)
 * Tap on MANAGE CLASS
 * Scroll down to the bottom and choose "ARCHIVE CLASS"

For additional help
 * Watch the video! ||

**Overview of Blended Learning** - Khan Academy video tutorials featuring content from the Christensen Institute


 * Common Sense Media **
 * Introduction to the SAMR Model - a way to evaluate how technology is incorporated in lessons
 * K-12 Digital Citizenship Curriculum** Scope and Sequence - empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in a digital world
 * Educator Ratings and Reviews (formerly Graphite) - in-depth editorial reviews on educational apps


 * SOS Strategies ** - For a great list of classroom strategies shared by Discovery Education, visit @http://tinyurl.com/SOS-strategies.