As of Fall 2018, the portfolio program SeeSaw is now set up for all students in the ES and MS. This means every student has an account and every teacher has a class.

What is it?

Seesaw is a remarkable portfolio program that easily allows students (yes they do the work) to share what they are doing in class.  They can take pictures, videos, record their voice, annotate their work and more.  Both iPads and laptops make great Seesaw devices. 

Typical uses

• Record work that has been done and annotate (draw on it) as the student explains what they learned, etc.
• Share notes and events in the classroom with all parents with one click.

Other things to know

• Seesaw has been part of ISB since 2015, so it is possible your students have been using it for a while now
• Portfolios role over from year to year.  Students, teachers, and families can see their past work.
• Seesaw is super popular with parents as they get a nice visual look at how their child is feeling/doing at school
• Students log in to Seesaw using their Google Accounts in the MS.  Students in the ES usually use a QR code posted by the teacher in the classroom.
• Families typically access content on their mobile phones after receiving a push notification

 

Find additional Seesaw tips and articles here.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzlrtDR84KY