Seesaw Pioneer

 


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 they teach... I don't want to confuse the kids by teaching something different. 

Now I've completed the course, I am part of the SeeSaw community and have access to more videos and ideas. 


Comments

  1. Alida2 March 2021 at 14:39

    Congratulations on completing your Pioneer course Simon! Yes I love that video as well, it reminds me how precious the time is we have with our students and how much they can learn. Kootuitui uses different words, but it boils down to exactly the same thing. Your comments should always be kind, thoughtful and helpful.

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  2. Simon3 March 2021 at 09:53

    Thanks. Kind, thoughtful and helpful, connects very well to our values - aroha, ako and manaakitanga!!

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