Seesaw Learning Journal - Parent interaction and feedback

So this week was the first time that I used the messaging function which is now a feature within Seesaw.  It allows teachers to privately message students and the families.  In turn, families can message the teacher back but only if the teacher has first messaged them.

I used this function to let a few parents know that they would be getting notices that night about camp.  One parent responding with a minute or two of me sending the message.  I could also see if the parent had seen the message although they did not specific write a response.

I think this method of communication between myself and parents is beneficial.  I have always wanted to make more contact with my parents but do not want to use my own mobile number to do so.  Using Seesaw messaging is safer for me as I get an email alert and a pop up notification on the app to let me know I have received a message.  My personal mobile number is not being shared around which I am quite pleased about.

One other benefit is that for my parents that work and can't necessary come into to see me, now they can message me through the Seesaw Families app.  I was very pleased to receive an unexpected message from one of my parents regarding how they feel regarding their child being in my class.

This made my heart flutter and my face smile as wide as it could.  Such great, positive feedback which often comes unexpectedly but oh so timely.

Nga mihi 💛😊