1- Title of The Activity
Enhancing Digital Skills through Seesaw
2- ICT Tool Used
Seesaw
3- Which competence (domain area) does this activity focus on to support the families of students with MIDs to teach them more effectively?
Digital Competences
4- Learning Focus
What We’re Learning: The primary educational goal of learning digital skills is to empower students to effectively navigate and utilize technology in academic and real-world settings. This includes understanding how to safely and responsibly engage with digital tools, collaborate online, and create meaningful content. Students develop critical thinking skills to evaluate digital resources, adapt to evolving technologies, and apply their knowledge to problem-solving tasks. Through mastering digital literacy, they are prepared to participate actively and confidently in the digital age.
What It Does:
Seesaw is designed to enhance collaboration, communication, and creativity in both traditional and special education settings.
Fostering Reflection: Students can reflect on their learning journey by revisiting and revising their portfolio, promoting self-assessment and growth.
Digital Portfolio Creation: Seesaw allows students to document and share their learning through multimedia posts, creating a personal portfolio of their progress.
Engagement through Interactivity: It encourages student engagement by providing tools for drawing, recording, and annotating on various assignments.
Parental Involvement: Seesaw connects families to the classroom, enabling parents to see and celebrate their child’s work in real-time.
Differentiated Learning: Teachers can customize activities to meet diverse learning needs, supporting individualized education plans.
Getting Started with the Tool:
- How to Access:
- Simple steps to get the tool ready for use (include a link if it’s online).
1. Visit the Seesaw Website or App:
Go to https://web.seesaw.me or download the Seesaw app from the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android).
2. Sign Up or Log In:
Create an account or log in using the credentials provided by your child’s school.
3. Join Your Child’s Class:
Use the class code or QR code shared by the teacher to connect to your child’s classroom.
4. Explore the Dashboard:
Once inside, you can view activities, assignments, and announcements.
5. Set Notifications:
Turn on notifications to stay updated on your child’s progress and teacher communications.
- Key functions of the tool that parents need to know.
1.View Your Child’s Work:
See all the assignments, projects, and activities your child completes in one organized space.
2.Receive Updates and Announcements:
Teachers can share important updates directly with parents, keeping you informed.
3.Encourage Communication:
Comment on your child’s work or message the teacher to stay engaged in their learning journey.
4.Track Progress:
Monitor your child’s development over time through their digital portfolio.
5.Support Learning at Home:
Access resources and guidance from teachers to reinforce learning outside of the classroom.
- Learning Activities:
- Easy activities or tasks parents can do with their children using this tool.
1.Review Daily Activities Together:
Sit with your child to explore the assignments and tasks uploaded by their teacher. Discuss their work and help them complete pending activities.
2.Create and Share a Family Project:
Use the app to document a fun activity, such as cooking a recipe or building a craft project. Take photos or record a video to upload and share with the class.
3.Practice Communication Skills:
Encourage your child to record themselves explaining a drawing, reading a book, or narrating a short story, and post it on Seesaw.
4.Interactive Learning Challenges:
Complete teacher-assigned quizzes or games together, fostering problem-solving and teamwork skills.
5.Encourage Feedback:
Write positive comments on your child’s work and guide them to give constructive feedback on their classmates’ posts, promoting empathy and communication.
Learning Tips:
- When to Use It:
- Suggest a routine or frequency for using the tool (e.g., 30 minutes every evening).
Set a consistent routine, such as 30 minutes each evening, to practice learning tools.
- Keeping Organized:
- Advice on managing and keeping track of learning activities.
Use planners or digital apps to track progress and keep learning activities in order.
- Staying Motivated:
- Fun ways to keep the child interested and motivated.
Make learning fun by using games, rewards, or creative challenges to keep the child engaged.
Resources:
- Any additional guides, videos, or websites that might help parents and children get more from the tool.
Example of an Activity in Seesaw within this domain:Link: https://app.seesaw.me/a/0c976aa5-9152-4164-95be-f500cb31a77e