Kris Szajner

The Aerodynamics of Exceptional Schools: Making Our Schools Extraordinary with Jennifer Gonzalez

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Our April Learn with the Expert session featured Jennifer Gonzalez, National Board Certified Teacher, author, and Editor-in-Chief at Cult of Pedagogy. Great ideas and innovative processes aren’t implemented overnight. Not only must administrators and school leaders have the creativity to form these new workflows, they must also have the dedication, problem-solving abilities, and toolbelt necessary […]

The Science Behind Independent Reading – Transform Your Classroom into a Bookworm’s Paradise

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In today’s digital age, there are several modern challenges that can make it difficult to get elementary students to read for leisure. Demanding curriculums, ever-increasing screen time, and countless activities with a more immediate reward all compete for students’ mental capacity. Despite these challenges, there are several strategies teachers can use to transform their classroom […]

ChatGPT, Media Literacy, and Digital Leadership in the Classroom

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The digital landscape is constantly changing and requires us to continuously reimagine learning in the classroom. AI technology such as Chat GPT provides us with information and improved efficiency. ChatGPT is an artificial intelligence model developed by OpenAI that generates human-like responses. It can answer questions and help with tasks such as composing emails, essays, […]

Quarterly Reflection for Students and Teachers

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In today’s fast-paced educational environment, taking the time for thoughtful reflection can be a transformative practice for both students and educators. By dedicating moments to pause and process experiences, we not only acknowledge and celebrate achievements but also critically evaluate our actions and methods. This reflective practice fosters a deeper understanding of our learning journey, […]

Fun Ways to Use Seesaw at the End of the Year

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Our recent Learn with the Expert session featured Kris Szajner, current partnership manager for Seesaw Learning and former kindergarten teacher and technology integrationist. The last month of school is upon us! Summer is right around the corner, but there’s no need to rush the time away. Instead, now is the perfect opportunity to really make […]

Supporting Post-Covid Learning in Oklahoma Schools: Insights from OK City and Mid-Del Leaders

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Mid-Del leaders discussing the power of the Seesaw learning loop

At Seesaw, we highly prioritize our partnerships with schools, leveraging these collaborations to enhance the learning experience. The Seesaw team traveled to Oklahoma on April 20th and 21st to host a field event, which aimed to showcase how Seesaw is collaborating with Oklahoma districts to tackle recurring issues. While in the Sooner State, Seesaw conducted […]

Bring ELA to Life with Story Pirates and Seesaw

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Teachers, are you looking for ways to add a spark to writing instruction? Want to foster creative storytelling in your classroom? Seesaw is partnering with Story Pirates to bring fun and engaging ELA learning experiences to you and your students! The Story Pirates aren’t your typical swashbuckling sailors. They don’t steal gold or raid ships. […]

5 Ways to Optimize Your Workflow with Seesaw

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We know time is one of your most valuable resources as a teacher. With so many tasks to complete and students to attend to, it can be game-changing to find ways to make your workflow more efficient. Take a look at a few of the ways Seesaw can help you streamline your workflow and get […]

4 Ways to Extend the Seesaw Canvas

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Seesaw’s creative canvas is truly one of a kind, and at the core of this engaging learning space is Seesaw’s intuitive multimodal tools. Designed for young learners, Seesaw’s multimodal learning tools allow students to capture photos, videos, recordings, drawings, and more – all on the same canvas. Like every digital tool, there is limit to […]

When We Partner, Everyone Wins: Family Engagement in Education with Dr. Karen Mapp

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Partnerships between school and the home are critical for driving student achievement and school improvement. Yet for many educators, it can be difficult to cultivate and sustain effective family partnerships. In this Learn with the Expert webinar, leading family engagement researcher Dr. Karen Mapp shares why school-home partnerships are so important and how educators can […]

Phonics Practice That’s Fun! Original Alphabet Songs from Seesaw

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In “How Music Primes the Brain for Learning,” Holly Korbey shares how powerful music in the classroom can be. “Consistent exposure to music” she writes, “strengthens a particular set of academic and social-emotional skills that are essential to learning.” Phonics practice is a perfect opportunity to add music in your classroom! Introducing: Original Alphabet Songs from […]

Celebrate President’s Day in Your Elementary Classroom

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Celebrating Presidents Day in your classroom is a great way to help your students develop a deeper understanding of American history and its key figures. Presidents Day, which is celebrated on the third Monday in February, provides a great opportunity to teach your students about the history of the presidency, its evolution, and the people […]
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