Seesaw
The learning platform for PreK-6.
Overview
Seesaw is a digital portfolio and learning platform designed for PreK-6 students. It allows students to create, reflect, and share their work with teachers and families. Seesaw is known for its ease of use and its focus on student voice and choice. It is a popular tool in elementary classrooms for blended and remote learning.
✨ Key Features
- Digital portfolios for students
- Multimedia creation tools (drawing, video, voice recording)
- Activity library with pre-made lessons
- Family communication tools
- Formative assessment features
- School and district-level analytics
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Student-driven digital portfolios
- Easy-to-use multimedia creation tools
- Strong family engagement features
Unique Value: Seesaw empowers young learners to showcase their thinking and learning, while providing a powerful window into the classroom for families.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Widely used in elementary schools to empower students to document their learning and to keep families connected to the classroom.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Middle and high school classrooms, which may require more advanced LMS features.
- Corporate or higher education settings.
🏆 Alternatives
Seesaw is more focused on student creation and portfolios compared to other classroom management tools, and is generally considered more user-friendly for younger students.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Seesaw for Schools tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Basic features for individual teachers.
🔄 Similar Tools in Blended Learning Systems
Canvas LMS
A popular and comprehensive learning management system for K-12 and higher education....
Blackboard Learn
A long-standing and feature-rich LMS used by K-12, higher education, and government organizations....
D2L Brightspace
An LMS known for its focus on personalized learning and user-friendly design....
Schoology
A K-12 focused LMS that is part of the PowerSchool Unified Classroom....
Moodle
A free and open-source learning management system that is highly customizable....
Google Classroom
A simple and free LMS that is part of Google Workspace for Education....