Unlock the Power of Pupil Engagement with Seesaw

Engagement is the key to unlocking pupil success. It can transform lessons into joyful learning experiences and turn passive listeners into active participants. But keeping pupils engaged isn’t always easy. Enter Seesaw, the innovative learning experience platform transforming how primary pupils, teachers, and families connect to create dynamic, engaging learning environments.

Seesaw has become a trusted companion in schools across the UK, empowering over 1.4 million educators, pupils, and families through a digital platform that makes learning joyful and authentic. Seesaw helps teachers make learning accessible for every learner, and elevates each pupil’s educational journey.

Why Seesaw?

Seesaw is more than just a digital portfolio or task management solution; it’s a hub for creativity, collaboration, and communication. Here’s how Seesaw enhances engagement in the primary classroom:

1. Active Learning with Multimodal Tools
Research shows pupils are more engaged when they have hands-on opportunities to learn. Seesaw’s multimodal tools enable pupils to showcase their knowledge in creative ways. They can draw, record videos, create voice notes, or use multimedia tools to explain their thinking and showcase their best work.

For example, a Year 3 pupil working on fractions might take a photo of and annotate a pie to show parts of a whole, while a Year 6 pupil studying poetry can create a video recitation with personal reflections. These varied approaches cater to all learning styles and give every pupil a chance to shine.

2. Pupil Choice and Ownership
Engagement increases when pupils feel ownership over their learning. With Seesaw, they can curate digital portfolios, highlighting their best work and reflecting on their progress. This fosters pride and motivation while teaching essential skills like self-assessment and goal-setting.

3. Real-Time Feedback and Collaboration
Seesaw helps teachers receive instant insight into pupil understanding, provide real-time feedback, and adjust instruction. Pupils no longer have to wait days to understand how they’re doing.

 

Collaborative features encourage pupils to interact constructively. They can like, comment on, or ask questions about each other’s work, fostering a vibrant learning community where everyone feels valued.

Strengthening the Home-School Connection

Engagement doesn’t end when the school day is over. With Seesaw, families play an active role in their child’s education. Parents and carers receive realtime updates on their child’s progress, including photos, videos, and notes shared directly from the classroom.

Imagine the delight of a parent seeing their child’s creative writing project or a video explaining a science experiment, all accessible with a single tap. Seesaw sparks meaningful conversations about learning at home, reinforcing classroom lessons and supporting pupil growth.

Supporting Teachers Every Step of the Way

For educators, balancing lesson planning, marking, and pupil engagement can feel overwhelming. Seesaw simplifies these tasks by offering:

• Intuitive Workflows: Assign, review, and organise pupil work.
• Rich Resource Libraries: Access over 8,000 pre-made lessons aligned with the curriculum or customise your own to meet your class’s needs.
• Progress Insights: Track pupil performance at a glance, identifying strengths and areas for improvement.

This allows teachers to focus on what they do best: inspiring and supporting their pupils.

Proven Results

Research has shown that using Seesaw for in-class instruction and family engagement leads to better pupil outcomes (Learn Platform, Seesaw ESSA Evidence Level III Report, 2023).

Seesaw has also been recognised by the most reputable global educational and edtech organisations, including certifications for research-based design and learner variability from Digital Promise, the ISTE Seal, and the CAST UDL Certification, which acknowledges the inclusive, accessible design of the Seesaw platform.

Seesaw is proud to be a finalist in 2024 for the Education Today as a SEND Resources Supplier of the Year and for the BETT Awards in the Primary Digital Learning – Wider Curriculum category.

Start Your Seesaw Journey Today

Seesaw helps teachers provide every primary pupil with joyful and connected learning experiences that lay the foundation for success in life.

Visit seesaw.com to learn more.