Application Description

Seesaw is a beloved PreK-5 educational platform designed to inspire students and foster robust teacher-administrator relationships. Specifically tailored for elementary classrooms, Seesaw integrates high-quality instruction, authentic assessments, and inclusive communication into a single, user-friendly platform. It empowers students to showcase their thinking, share their learning, ideas, and creativity with both their teachers and families.

With a community of 10 million teachers, students, and families using Seesaw in over a third of elementary schools in the US, its reach extends to more than 130 countries worldwide. Teachers overwhelmingly appreciate Seesaw, with 92% of 1000 surveyed educators stating that the platform simplifies their daily tasks.

Grounded in extensive educational research, Seesaw has earned validation from LearnPlatform as an evidence-based intervention, qualifying it for ESSA Federal Funding under Tier IV designation. Additionally, Seesaw has been awarded the prestigious ISTE Seal of Alignment, reflecting its commitment to creating high-impact, sustainable, scalable, and equitable learning experiences based on learning science and practitioner insights.

High-Quality Instruction

Seesaw enables teachers to deliver standards-aligned, high-quality instruction that encourages student voice and choice. The platform's multimodal tools, including video, voice, screen recording, photos, drawing, and labeling, make learning accessible and engaging. Features like Present to Class mode support front-of-class modeling, whole-class instruction, and discussions.

Teachers can assign activities for center/stations work or whole-class independent tasks, using student groups to differentiate assignments easily. Seesaw offers over 1600 research-based, ready-to-teach lessons crafted by curriculum experts, complete with whole-group instruction videos, 1:1 or small-group practice activities, and formative assessments. Additionally, educators have access to over 100,000 ready-to-assign activities created by the Seesaw community, alongside 1600+ scaffolded lessons.

Inclusive Family Engagement

Seesaw promotes inclusive family engagement by facilitating two-way communication through portfolios and messages. It provides families with a window into the classroom, offering insights into their child's progress through frequent sharing of student posts and assignments. The platform's robust messaging system includes built-in translation into over 100 home languages, and teachers can send Progress Reports to keep families informed.

Digital Portfolios

With Seesaw, students can capture their learning both within and outside the classroom through digital portfolios that showcase their growth. These portfolios allow for the organization of student work by folder and skill, simplifying parent-teacher conferences and report card preparation.

Assessment to Support Data-Driven Decisions

Seesaw supports data-driven decision-making by enabling routine assessments of student learning. Formative assessments with auto-graded questions provide detailed and actionable reporting, while the ability to tie skills and standards to activities facilitates easy progress monitoring of key learning objectives.

Accessible and Differentiated Learning

The platform supports developmentally appropriate, accessible, and differentiated instruction, ensuring that all learners are reached and engaged.

Seesaw is committed to user privacy and complies with COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR regulations. For more information, visit web.seesaw.me/privacy. If you need assistance, the Help Center is available at help.seesaw.me.

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