Setting Up a Teacher Account on Seesaw

Emily from Seesaw explains how to set up a teacher account.  She points out some settings that you will want to consider before using Seesaw with students.

Since our school uses Google I would recommend choosing the "Sign in with Google" option rather than creating a new account.  This way you can use your school email and password and have one less log in to remember!

In the video, she is using an iPad to create her account, but in my opinion it would be easier to do the initial set up from computer.  This way when you are entering your student names you can easily copy and paste from a class roster, or you can still type in the names, but at least you have a keyboard.

The iPad app and the website look identical, so navigation should be the same regardless of the device you are using.

Setting Passcode and Wallpaper

In order to add some personality to the iPads, many teachers have their students set the wallpaper and lock screen to show the student's face.  This allows the teacher to quickly identify who the iPad belongs to.  Students can also use their lunch/library code as their passcode for added security.  This videos explains how to set up these two features.

Downloading a Purchased App

This video teaches students how to install an app that our school has purchased (even if it is free) from the app store.

iPad Navigation

A quick overview of how to navigate the iPad.

iPad Expectations and Buttons

As we begin the school year it is important to teach students about the tools they will be using and the expectations for using those tools.  This short video gives students a brief overview of the tools and buttons on an iPad.