Seesaw

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Seesaw is a beloved educational platform specifically designed to meet the unique needs of elementary classrooms. 

With a focus on high-quality instruction, authentic assessments, and inclusive communication, Seesaw allows students to showcase their thinking and creativity while sharing their learning journey with teachers and families. 

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High Quality Instruction

Seesaw enables teachers to deliver engaging, standards-aligned instruction that nurtures student voice and choice. With multimodal tools such as video, voice recordings, photos, and drawing capabilities, learning becomes accessible and captivating. 

Inclusive Family Engagement

Seesaw fosters a collaborative learning environment by engaging families as partners in the educational process. Through two-way communication via portfolios and messaging features, families gain insight into their child's progress with regular updates on student posts and assignments. 

Digital Portfolios

Seesaw allows students to capture their learning experiences both within and outside the classroom through digital portfolios. These portfolios showcase student growth and can be organized by folder and skill, simplifying parent-teacher conferences and report cards. 

Assessment to Support Data-Driven DecisionsThe platform provides tools for regularly assessing student learning, allowing teachers to glean meaningful insights into students' understanding. Formative assessments with auto-graded questions offer detailed and actionable reporting, enabling educators to make data-informed instructional decisions. 

Accessible and Differentiated Learning

Seesaw supports developmentally appropriate, accessible, and differentiated instruction, ensuring that all learners can engage with the curriculum effectively. The platform’s resources are designed to meet the diverse needs of students, accommodating various learning styles and abilities.

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Country: United States

Original Language: English

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Seesaw is an essential tool for elementary teachers looking to enhance their instructional practices and engage students more effectively. It is also beneficial for families who wish to be more involved in their child's education, providing them with insights into classroom activities and student progress. 

FAQ :

Q: How does Seesaw enhance teacher instruction?

A: Seesaw provides teachers with high-quality, standards-aligned resources, multimodal tools, and ready-to-teach lessons, enabling them to deliver engaging instruction that promotes student voice and choice.

Q: Can families participate in their child's learning with Seesaw?

A: Yes, Seesaw encourages family engagement through two-way communication, allowing parents to view their child’s progress, share in their learning

experiences, and receive regular updates through messaging.

Q: What features does Seesaw offer for assessment?

A: Seesaw includes formative assessment tools with auto-graded questions, providing detailed reporting that helps teachers make data-informed instructional decisions and monitor student progress on key learning objectives

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Contact us at the following sites if you encounter any issues:

Official website: Here

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Version History

v10.68.0 ---- 19 Mar 2025

- Accessibility updates to transcribe captions with platform.

- Minor bug fixes and product/feature enhancements.

v10.67.0 ---- 12 Mar 2025

- Fixed issue where lesson edits on View as Student prompts a 403 error message.

- Localization to show appropriate wording for UK: Maths.

- Show limitations when multiple PDFs are selected to upload to canvas. Only 1 PDF is permitted per upload.

- Minor bug fixes and product/feature enhancements.