Seesaw is a popular digital portfolio and communication app used by over 10 million teachers, students, and families. It allows students to document their learning by taking photos, drawing, recording videos, and more. Teachers can then review the work and share it privately with families.
One of Seesaw’s best features is the ability to add multiple photos to a single post or activity. This allows students to showcase their learning process through a series of images. Here is a step-by-step guide on how teachers and students can upload and attach multiple photos in Seesaw.
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For Teachers
As a teacher, you can add multiple photos to class announcements and activities that you assign to students. Here’s how:
1. Create a new post or activity
Tap the “+” button and select “Post” to create an announcement or “Activity” to create an assignment for students.
2. Add your first photo
Tap the camera icon and take a photo or select a photo from your camera roll.
3. Select multiple photos
After adding your first photo, tap the circle with a plus sign in the bottom right corner to add more photos. You can add up to 10 photos per post.
4. Arrange and edit photos
Use two fingers to drag and arrange photos in the order you want them to appear. Tap a photo to add drawings, text, recordings, and more.
When finished, tap the green checkmark to share your post with students and parents.
For Students
Students can also add multiple photos to posts and activities in the Seesaw Class app. Here are the steps:
Tap the green plus button to create a new journal post.
2. Select “Photo Library”
Tap on “Photo Library” to access photos stored on the device.
3. Tap on photos to select them
Tap on the photos you want to add to select them. A checkmark will appear on each selected photo.
4. Tap “Use 10 Photos”
After selecting up to 10 photos, tap “Use 10 Photos” in the upper right corner to add them to your post.
5. Arrange photos
Use two fingers to drag and arrange photos in the order you want them to appear in your post.
6. Add text, drawings, etc.
Tap on a photo to add text, drawings, or voice recordings to enhance your post.
7. Tap the green checkmark
When finished, tap the green checkmark to share your post with your teacher and family members.
Tips for Using Multiple Photos in Seesaw
Here are some tips to help you make the most of the multiple photos feature:
- Show progress over time – Have students take a series of photos as they work on a project to showcase the process.
- Document field trips/class events – Take group photos throughout a special school event to re-live the experience.
- Create stop-motion videos – Students can use multiple photos to create fun stop-motion animation videos documenting a science experiment.
- Group similar photos – Use multiple photos to organize by topic or keep all photos related to a specific learning activity together.
- Encourage creativity – Let students use the multiple photos feature to tell visual stories and express themselves.
- Provide examples – Show students example posts with multiple photos to inspire their own photo journaling.
With the ability to upload and attach multiple photos to activities and journal posts, Seesaw provides endless opportunities for students to share and reflect on their learning. It transforms documentation into a creative and engaging process for both teachers and students.
Additional Tips for Using Seesaw
Here are some additional tips for making the most out of using Seesaw in your classroom:
Customize Student Access
In the class settings, you can choose whether to allow students to see and interact with each other’s posts. You can disable commenting and liking if you prefer students to focus solely on their own work.
Organize with Folders
Create digital folders for students to sort their work by subject, week, month, etc. This keeps their portfolio neatly organized.
Upload template files or share example posts to provide students with models to guide their work. This is especially helpful in lower elementary grades.
Integrate Other Apps
Let students use other apps like Chatterpix, PicCollage, and Shadow Puppet to create products and share back into their Seesaw portfolio.
Communicate with Families
Use class and student announcements to share updates and reminders with families. The app translates posts into families’ home languages.
With its versatility to document, organize, teach, and share student learning, Seesaw is an invaluable app for any modern classroom. Follow these tips to maximize its potential.
