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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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