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Seesaw Pioneer

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  Children have been learning with their families since the beginning of time. I love this quote and the Seesaw video that goes along with it. I first saw it when engaging with the Seesaw Pioneer Course as part of the Seesaw Community.  It inspired me that Seesaw wasn't just another online tool - the idea behind it is that teachers and families can work together and celebrate learning together.  The main thing I wanted to learn on the Pioneer Course was how to add the little icons to the instructions on Seesaw activities...  So I learned that, and I have even used it once now!!  My favourite part was a teacher explaining how she uses the TAG model for commenting.  TAG stands for:  Tell them what you like Ask a question.  Give  a suggestion (using the words 'I wonder').  It was simple and I don't have to do T, A, and G all at the same time - I can just take one at a time.  I know the Kootuitui facilitators also teach about commenting. I wonder if the TAG model fits what