Why I Became a Seesaw Ambassador

What is Seesaw

Seesaw      is a safe student-driven digital portfolio. You can download the app or use Seesaw on the Web.  Here is how Seesaw is being used at Wallace Elementary in Johnson, Iowa: 

As a K-5 Interventionist, I use Seesaw to document student work.  Students post their work in Seesaw then I can “like” it and comment on it.  They can comment back if they choose.   I’ve created digital portfolios for all of my Intervention students (Gr 2-5).  Creating submissions, editing submissions, sharing video, audio, photos and links, has been easy for me and for my students (even the 2^nd graders).  

A Seesaw Entry 

Here’s an exit ticket one of my 3rd graders posted to her Seesaw digital portfolio:  

After my student posted this, I viewed it, "liked" it, then commented on it.   While I chose this activity, Seesaw has an Activity Library teachers can choose from and share with students.  The graphic describes how activities can be used: 

You can choose an activity from Seesaw's Activity Library or create your own.

Family Access

By turning on Family Access, I can invite parents to view by either sending paper or email invites which give instructions on how to set up an account to view their child's journal.  Before they can do so, the teacher (me) must approve.  Then, throughout the year, whenever they desire, they can view their child's journal.  

Becoming a Seesaw Ambassador

Completing the training course to become a Seesaw Ambassador and sharing the information in a professional development at your school entitles you to:

•  Join a dedicated Ambassador community group for connecting and sharing with other Ambassadors from around the world.

• Receive Seesaw Plus, our premium features for teachers, FOR FREE for as long as you are an Ambassador ($120/yr value)

• Sneak peeks of upcoming Seesaw features.

• Use the Seesaw Ambassador badge for your website or Twitter profile.

• Enjoy A meal on Seesaw, if you visit San Francisco!
• Join Seesaw Social Media accounts such as Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.

I can’t say too many positive things about SeeSaw.  That’s why I had to become a

Have you tried Seesaw?

If not, I hope you’ll take a look at this FREE resource – rich app and see how you can use it in your classroom!

If you’re a Seesaw User, I would love to know how you use Seesaw in your classroom!