Seesaw

Seesaw

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Seesaw: The All-in-One Platform for Elementary Learning

Empower every student to show their thinking, simplify teacher workflows, and give families a window into the classroom with the only tool built specifically for K-5 needs.

Publisher

Seesaw Learning, Inc.

Category

Education

Downloads

12M+

User Rating

4.7/5

Total Ratings

155K+

Locales

1

See Learning Come Alive

Discover the interface used by 12M+ users.

A student drawing of a family on the Seesaw educational app interface for a math activity.

A student drawing of a family on the Seesaw educational app interface for a math activity.

Two mobile screens displaying the Seesaw app messaging interface with a Spanish to English translation feature for parent teacher communication

Two mobile screens displaying the Seesaw app messaging interface with a Spanish to English translation feature for parent teacher communication

Seesaw mobile app interface showing multimedia tools for students to share their work including photo, drawing, and video options.

Seesaw mobile app interface showing multimedia tools for students to share their work including photo, drawing, and video options.

Seesaw app Activity Library showing research-based lessons for elementary students

Seesaw app Activity Library showing research-based lessons for elementary students

Seesaw app interface showing detailed reporting for auto-graded assessments and student progress

Seesaw app interface showing detailed reporting for auto-graded assessments and student progress

Everything Your Elementary Classroom Needs

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 12M+ users.

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Multimodal Tools for Every Learner

Students show their thinking through video, voice, drawing, and photos—making learning accessible even before they can type.

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Inclusive Family Partnerships

Bridge the gap between school and home with a social-style feed of student work and messaging translated into 100+ languages.

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Digital Portfolios & Growth Insights

Easily capture student progress over time to simplify assessments, report cards, and parent-teacher conferences.

About the app

Everything you need to know about Seesaw.

Description

Beloved by teachers around the world, Seesaw is the only educational platform built specifically to address the unique needs of elementary classrooms. Seesaw brings together high-quality instruction, authentic assessments that drive deep learning insights, and inclusive communication – in one place. With Seesaw, students have the power to show their thinking and share their learning, ideas and creativity with their teachers and families. Used by 10M teachers, students and families in over a third of elementary schools in the US. Beyond the US, Seesaw is used in over 130 countries! Teachers love Seesaw—out of 1000 teachers surveyed, 92% said Seesaw makes their lives easier. Built on extensive educational research, Seesaw is validated by industry-leading third-party LearnPlatform as a designated evidence-based intervention, eligible for ESSA Federal Funding with Tier IV designation. Awarded the ISTE Seal of Alignment. Grounded in learning science research and based on practitioner experience, the ISTE Standards ensure that using technology for learning can create high-impact, sustainable, scalable and equitable learning experiences for all learners. High Quality Instruction - Enable teachers to deliver high-quality, standards-aligned instruction that encourages student voice and choice - Multimodal tools make learning accessible and engaging. Tools include video, voice, screen recording, photos, drawing, labeling and more! - Present to Class mode designed for front of class modeling, whole class instruction and discussions - Assign activities to all students for center/stations work or whole class independent work. Use student groups to easily differentiate assignments - Over 1600 research-based and ready-to-teach lessons created by Seesaw’s curriculum experts with whole group instruction videos, 1:1 or small group practice activities and formative assessments. Includes robust lesson plans to support teacher implementation. - 100k ready-to-assign activities created by our community of educators and 1600+ ready-to-teach scaffolded lessons Inclusive Family Engagement - Engage families as partners in the learning process through inclusive two-way communication through portfolios and messages - Provide a window into the classroom and insight into their child's progress with frequent sharing of student posts and assignments - Robust messaging with built-in translation into over 100 home languages - Message Progress Reports to families to keep them informed Digital Portfolios - Capture learning completed within and outside of Seesaw through digital portfolios that showcase student growth. - Organize student work by folder and skill - Simplify parent-teacher conferences and report cards Assessment to Support Data-Driven Decisions - Routinely assess student learning to glean meaningful insights into their understanding and make data-informed instructional decisions - Formative assessments with auto-graded questions provided detailed and actionable reporting - Tie skills and standards to activities for easy progress monitoring of key learning objectives Accessible and Differentiated Learning - Enable developmentally appropriate, accessible, and differentiated instruction to reach and engage all learners Seesaw is COPPA, FERPA and GDPR compliant. Learn more at web.seesaw.me/privacy Need help? Visit our Help Center at help.seesaw.me.

Latest Version

10.109.0

Size

102.7 MB

First Released

Nov 10, 2014

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Seesaw

What is Seesaw?

Seesaw is an educational platform designed for elementary classrooms, integrating high-quality instruction, authentic assessments, and inclusive communication to support learning.

How do students show their learning in Seesaw?

Students show their learning in Seesaw using multimodal tools like video, voice, screen recording, photos, drawing, and labeling to express their ideas and thinking.

Is Seesaw compliant with privacy regulations?

Yes, Seesaw is COPPA, FERPA, and GDPR compliant, ensuring strict adherence to student data privacy and security standards. Learn more at web.seesaw.me/privacy.

Does Seesaw support communication with families?

Yes, Seesaw facilitates two-way communication with families through messages and portfolios. It includes built-in translation into over 100 home languages.

Does Seesaw provide pre-made educational content for teachers?

Yes, Seesaw offers over 1600 research-based, ready-to-teach lessons created by curriculum experts, along with 100k community-contributed activities.

Can teachers differentiate assignments for students in Seesaw?

Yes, teachers differentiate assignments in Seesaw. They use student groups to easily tailor activities and instruction to meet diverse learning needs effectively.

What assessment features are available in Seesaw?

Seesaw provides formative assessments with auto-graded questions. These offer detailed and actionable reporting to help teachers monitor student understanding and progress.

Has Seesaw received official recognition for its educational impact?

Yes, Seesaw is validated by LearnPlatform as an evidence-based intervention, eligible for ESSA Federal Funding with Tier IV designation, and awarded the ISTE Seal of Alignment.

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