Essential Instructional Tools to Support Multilingual Learners Seesaw equips teachers to differentiate instruction and foster culturally-responsive classrooms that drive academic growth and language acquisition.
Research-based strategies are possible at scale with Seesaw. • • •
Provide visuals, modeling, audio directions, opportunities to practice speaking and listening, and other scaffolds Seesaw’s intuitive multimodal tools allow students to show what they know in the way that makes the most sense to them Engage students’ greatest resource, their families, with inclusive messaging that automatically translates text into 100+ home languages
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Lessons in Spanish have been transadapted by native Spanish speakers to prioritize cultural relevance, support Spanish dual-language and bilingual programs, and create true access points for students and their families Support your English Language newcomers with engaging ways to build common vocabulary and high-utility words as they journey through their community in Seesaw in the newcomer English Language Development Collection Coming August 2024! Accessing grade-level content in a safe, welcoming space that honors students’ home language and abilities is possible with Seesaw ELD*. A package complete with three levels of lessons in Math, Science, Social Studies and Language Arts. 450+ lessons for flexible implementations
*Available add-on for Seesaw Instruction & Insights subscriptions.
A Safe Space to Practice Speaking
Students use audio recording, video, and screen recording tools to practice without the pressure of performing in front of others.
Listening
Audio inputs make grade-level content, complex ideas, and new vocabulary accessible, which drives language acquisition.
Self-Assessing & Reflecting
Students can listen back to their efforts – a powerful learning experience that builds ownership, motivation, and confidence.
Get Started with Multimodal Language Scaffolds with Seesaw
Add Audio Directions to Seesaw Activities • •
Create a new activity or edit an existing Click Record Voice to add audio directions
Include Visuals to Aid Comprehension • • •
Click Creative Canvas to create a new template If a template is already attached, click it to open and edit Use the Upload tool to add photos or illustrations to accompany text
Record a Model or Demo of the Task • •
On the student template, use the Video tool to record Place the video next to the task for students to access as they need
Give Opportunities to Share Voice • • •
Add Frames to the canvas to make it easier than ever for students to show learning Frames are smart shapes that auto select the right tool, reducing barriers for MLs The Video, Voice, and Record tools give MLs opportunities to practice speaking
Provide Intuitive Assessments New!
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Create drag & drop formative assessment questions with images to get an accurate picture of MLs’ mastery of grade-level content Practice mode allows students to check their work and receive hints in real time, helping provide guidance while working independently