Dear Parents,
We will start using a new digital tool called Seesaw to share what we're learning in class. I actually first introduced this app to my class last year (2015-16) and we all loved it so much that I decided to start using it again this year. Timing is everything, though, and I felt that waiting until after the fall (and busy holiday season!) was the best time to integrate this great digital tool.
So, how does it work??
Your child will have his or her own "learning journal," and you can receive notifications when your child adds new items. It's completely private -- only you can see your child's journal outside of class.
Click here to sign up -- it takes just 30 seconds. Once you sign up, you can download the FREE Seesaw Parent app for iPhone or Android, or access your child's journal on the web. (This is just an invitation and certainly not required. Even without your involvement, your child will still be able to create digital journal entries in school that we'll use to enhance learning.)
Also, if your child has a device, could you please download the seesaw app sometime during the next few days? We will be using it in class on Sunday, January 21st. (There's no need to download a QR code reader, because this is already built into the Seesaw app.) As an FYI, there are actually two Seesaw apps. One is intended for the student and one is for parents. (It's set up for you to view your child's work, whereas the student app is for the creation of projects.)
If you'd prefer your child not bring a device to school on Sunday, that's no problem. Once MAP Testing is finished, our class set of iPads will be available and I will be able to provide home for him/her.
We're looking forward to further integrating technology into our lessons. Please be on the lookout for the individualized printed instructions that I send home on today (Monday).
And, thanks so much for your fantastic support. Together is better! :)
P.S. If you have more than one child using Seesaw, or have used Seesaw before, sign in and click on your profile icon > + Add Child to add this year's journal.
We will start using a new digital tool called Seesaw to share what we're learning in class. I actually first introduced this app to my class last year (2015-16) and we all loved it so much that I decided to start using it again this year. Timing is everything, though, and I felt that waiting until after the fall (and busy holiday season!) was the best time to integrate this great digital tool.
So, how does it work??
Your child will have his or her own "learning journal," and you can receive notifications when your child adds new items. It's completely private -- only you can see your child's journal outside of class.
Click here to sign up -- it takes just 30 seconds. Once you sign up, you can download the FREE Seesaw Parent app for iPhone or Android, or access your child's journal on the web. (This is just an invitation and certainly not required. Even without your involvement, your child will still be able to create digital journal entries in school that we'll use to enhance learning.)
Also, if your child has a device, could you please download the seesaw app sometime during the next few days? We will be using it in class on Sunday, January 21st. (There's no need to download a QR code reader, because this is already built into the Seesaw app.) As an FYI, there are actually two Seesaw apps. One is intended for the student and one is for parents. (It's set up for you to view your child's work, whereas the student app is for the creation of projects.) If you'd prefer your child not bring a device to school on Sunday, that's no problem. Once MAP Testing is finished, our class set of iPads will be available and I will be able to provide home for him/her.
We're looking forward to further integrating technology into our lessons. Please be on the lookout for the individualized printed instructions that I send home on today (Monday).
And, thanks so much for your fantastic support. Together is better! :)
P.S. If you have more than one child using Seesaw, or have used Seesaw before, sign in and click on your profile icon > + Add Child to add this year's journal.
