Seesaw
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This is a subscription-based online student portfolio system that some at NEAYC 2017 have likened to a facebook for education. The clean interface makes possible for even young children to photograph a project and upload it to his or her class account, where it can be viewed by a teacher, and shared with family members. Parents or teachers can create a free account to access basic features, but premium features, such as the ability to give student feedback or track a child from year to year, require a paid subscription. The service is multi-platform, so you can download the app to see a child's work from your phone or tablet. Features include built-in content creation tools for photo editing, and the ability to record video or your voice. The service is integrated with Apple and Google apps. Children can login using a traditional password system or (if they can't read or type) using a QR code. An alert system can send updates to parents. There are 50+ languages. What happens to your child's work after the subscription ends? According to the SeeSaw FAQ page, no work is erased, but features are frozen. You can't edit or add any Skills, Private Notes, or Posts to the Private Folder. You can upgrade your account later however. District wide options are sold on an individual quote basis. Costs are roughly $10/year/student.
$120, iPad, iPhone, Android, Chrome, Internet Site, Windows, Mac OSX
Teaches: a student portfolio system