Seesaw’s Learning Loop: Connecting Teachers, Students, and Families with Matt Given

Nov 25, 2024

Matt Given, the CEO of Seesaw and an edtech leader with over 20 years of experience, dives into how Seesaw creates a unique 'learning loop' connecting teachers, students, and families. He discusses the platform's evolution from a simple communication tool to a robust learning experience, especially after its COVID-19 transformation. Highlighting the integration of AI, he reveals how it enhances teacher workflows while keeping education human-centered. Matt also emphasizes the importance of inclusive design and feedback in shaping effective learning tools.

Ask episode

AI Snips

Chapters

Transcript

Episode notes

INSIGHT

Multimodal Learning for Young Learners

Younger students can't read to learn, making traditional learning platforms unsuitable.
Seesaw allows multimodal learning expression (audio, video, drawing) beneficial for diverse learners, including those with special needs.

INSIGHT

Bridging Home and School Learning

Seesaw helps bridge the gap between school and home learning, particularly for special education.
Parents gain visibility into their child's progress on milestones through Seesaw's platform.

ANECDOTE

Seesaw's Evolution

Seesaw evolved from a classroom tool to a remote learning platform during COVID.
Now, Seesaw focuses on classroom integration, administrative tools, and curriculum development, including literacy and multilingual learning.

Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode

Get the app

Send us a text

Matt Given is an experienced education technology leader and the CEO of Seesaw, a groundbreaking learning experience platform designed for PreK-5 students. With over 20 years of experience in education and edtech leadership, Matt has held executive roles at Kaplan, Catapult Learning, and EdisonLearning. Known for his expertise in universal design for learning and his ability to bridge the gap between home and classroom, Matt is a driving force behind Seesaw's mission to create accessible and engaging learning tools.

💡 5 Things You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Seesaw connects teachers, students, parents, and administrators through its unique “learning loop.”
The evolution of Seesaw from a communication tool to a robust learning experience platform.
How AI enhances teacher workflows on Seesaw while keeping the focus on human-centered learning.
The role of inclusive design and feedback from over 100,000 teacher ambassadors in shaping Seesaw’s products.
The future of edtech tools in streamlining resources and fostering human connections in classrooms.

✨ Episode Highlights:

[00:00:22] Streamlining teacher workflows and improving classroom outcomes with Seesaw.
[00:03:13] Reflections on 25 years in edtech and the evolution of digital learning tools.
[00:07:16] Universal design for pre-readers and special populations.
[00:11:38] Seesaw’s COVID-19 transformation and post-pandemic innovations.
[00:16:45] Digital portfolios tracking student progress over time.
[00:29:20] Teacher ambassadors shaping product development with real-world feedback.
[00:36:14] Cautiously integrating AI for fluency assessments and translation.

😎 Stay updated with Edtech Insiders!

Follow our Podcast on:
Sign up for the Edtech Insiders newsletter.
Follow Edtech Insiders on LinkedIn!

🎉 Presenting S

This season of Edtech Insiders is once again brought to you by Tuck Advisors, the M&A firm for EdTech companies. Run by serial entrepreneurs with over 30 years of experience founding, investing in, and selling companies, Tuck believes you deserve M&A advisors who work as hard as you do.

Innovation in preK to gray learning is powered by exceptional people. For over 15 years, EdTech companies of all sizes and stages have trusted HireEducation to find the talent that drives impact. When specific skills and experiences are mission-critical, HireEducation is a partner that delivers. Offering permanent, fractional, and executive recruitment, HireEducation knows the go-to-market talent you need. Learn more at HireEdu.com.

Every year, K-12 districts and higher ed institutions spend over half a trillion dollars—but most sales teams miss the signals. Starbridge tracks early signs like board minutes, budget drafts, and strategic plans, then helps you turn them into personalized outreach—fast. Win the deal before it hits the RFP stage. That’s how top edtech teams stay ahead.