"Education" websites use in elementary schools

[cyhiphopp]

It is. It's actually addictive. It gives your brain a dose of dopamine, which is basically a chemical high. So you want more, and more, and suddenly you are addicted to getting a "like" for something. And when you don't get a "like" for something, it can cause anxiety or even depression.

Are those really things we want to subject children to even more than already happens?

There are lots of concerns to have about social media in general. I don't think this specific instance is the one to be most concerned about.

I can see people fighting their kids being involved with this site, but then letting them have their own smart phone a few years later.

It's not a bad idea to question things like this, but if they are shown to be on the level I think it's ok to trust the school to some extent.

 

[cyhiphopp]

Wow! All I did was ask a rational question as a parent. What could possibly be my agenda?

It seems like you already had it in your head that you were completely against this site and any kind of social media before you came here. You seem like you were looking for validation or to make a stink.

I don't think a site like this is really going to be the origin of the Thought Police, but maybe you're right.

 

[cyhiphopp]

That doesn't mean we have to let technology turn us to a live adaptation of 1984. If I want to see my kids in school I'll just drop in and watch.

Oh, and guess what. The school is indoctrinating your student into their system already. This site would actually let you see what they are teaching your kids from time to time. Because guess what, sometimes kids don't tell the truth or they don't want to share what they are doing at school. Some parents actually care and want to show an interest in them, even if it means :gasp: a social media presence in schools.

 

[cyhiphopp]

I can only assume that the people that are so adamantly against Seesaw have never used it. If you had, I think you'd realize how much you are over-reacting. And the website isn't replacing any amount of parenting. Getting an E-mail isn't making me sit in silence with my daughter at night. That's a ridiculous conclusion.

I typed in Seesaw in my E-mail history and saw a bunch of pictures of my daughter and her classmates doing different projects or on a field trip or during a Valentines or Halloween party. Those pictures can only be viewed by the families of kids in her class since you had to be invited to the group (in this case, her class) to view the pictures.

If getting an occasional picture of my daughter doing something in her class is considered being a helicopter parent, then I guess I that's what I am.

1984...lol

That site is selling pictures of these kids classrooms to the highest bidder and YOU KNOW IT YOU MONSTER!

 

[madguy30]

Watch a bunch of terrible history presentations? No thanks, I'd just want to argue accuracy with the teacher anyway.

Was thinking it would be for parents just wanting to see their own child perform their work regardless of how good it was, but ok.

 

[wxman1]

Most test are online and you see grades online. My son is in 8th grade in Ankeny and I have not seen a paper test or quiz since probably 5th grade.

I was going to say even when I was in school (graduated HS in 2008) everything was online from middle school on through PowerSchool or some other service. Must have been nice for those of you older than me to at least get home before your parents knew about the test you bombed.

 

[cyhiphopp]

Was thinking it would be for parents just wanting to see their own child perform their work regardless of how good it was, but ok.

Can I request that Argent not be allowed to see my kids class, even if his kid is a classmate? He sounds like a prick.

 

[madguy30]

So, is this an actual brand of social media, i.e. like FB where the kids strive for 'likes' with the stuff their parents see, or is it just a resource for parents to see just for communicative/informational reasons about their own children?

I think the latter is a good thing...I do agree that furthering the need for approval in society is not.

 

[ArgentCy]

Most test are online and you see grades online. My son is in 8th grade in Ankeny and I have not seen a paper test or quiz since probably 5th grade.

So you can't go over the questions they missed and see what might be giving them problems?

 

[CyCrazy]

So, is this an actual brand of social media, i.e. like FB where the kids strive for 'likes' with the stuff their parents see, or is it just a resource for parents to see just for communicative/informational reasons about their own children?

I think the latter is a good thing...I do agree that furthering the need for approval in society is not.

If you are talking about Seasaw then no. My kids teacher just post photos and videos during the day. Its harmless.

 

[ArgentCy]

That site is selling pictures of these kids classrooms to the highest bidder and YOU KNOW IT YOU MONSTER!

There is no free lunch. They have to make money somehow. If you can find out how it would probably add a lot of confidence or distrust of their business.

 

[madguy30]

If you are talking about Seasaw then no. My kids teacher just post photos and videos during the day. Its harmless.

Cool. If that's all it is and it's helping the parent simply see what's happening at school, very cool.

 

[cyhiphopp]

There is no free lunch. They have to make money somehow. If you can find out how it would probably add a lot of confidence or distrust of their business.

Well it says no ads I believe. My guess is government funding since it is education based. But I'm not a detective.

Again, there are more important hills to die on than this if you are wanting to fight social media.

 

[CloneAggie]

There is no free lunch. They have to make money somehow. If you can find out how it would probably add a lot of confidence or distrust of their business.

They sell subscriptions to the service, both individually to teachers and to the school as a whole. They offer a free version with the hope that people that like the service upgrade to a paid version. Similar to the business model of hundreds of companies.

EDIT: Their pricing model is clearly available on their website. Anybody can look at it. They aren't hiding it. Some people are so obtuse.

 

[MeowingCows]

Man, there's a lot more knotted thongs about this than I expected originally. Technology in the classroom is a godsend, people.

 

[Rabbuk]

They sell subscriptions to the service, both individually to teachers and to the school as a whole. They offer a free version with the hope that people that like the service upgrade to a paid version. Similar to the business model of hundreds of companies.

EDIT: Their pricing model is clearly available on their website. Anybody can look at it. They aren't hiding it. Some people are so obtuse.

This is what I thought but then he said that wasn't the case. Pretty sure it came out of our building budget

 

[Clonefan32]

Honestly, how do you people get through your day? This is a level of paranoia I can't understand. I have enough actual, real life **** to deal with that when a cute picture of my kid comes across SeeSaw the last thing I would ever think of is the thought police taking them over, or them being some pawn in a gigantic conspiracy to compile data about the youth of America. I literally say "hey, that's cute" and go back to my real life **** I have to do.

 

[Jnecker4cy]

So you can't go over the questions they missed and see what might be giving them problems?

Well my kid so far has straight A's so no I do not go over what he has missed. I also consider my son to be a responsible kid so if he has a problem he will ask. I am also guessing if I saw he was struggling that I could contact his teacher to see what he needs to work on. I do not need paper to help him work on what he is struggling with. I am not sure how old your kids are or if they will be going to a middle school or high school sometime in the future but unless you go to one of the few schools in the country without technology you will not get many paper items coming home with there work. Mostly done online or in google classroom. unless you homeschool your kid you will be really disappointed in what your child brings home.

 

[BoxsterCy]

But wait until Big Brother finds out how well little Timmy draws trees!

You don't want to be caught drawing trees these days. Trees are enviro things and interest in the environment is socialist!

 

[Jnecker4cy]

So you can't go over the questions they missed and see what might be giving them problems?

Well my kid so far has straight A's so no I do not go over what he has missed. I also consider my son to be a responsible kid so if he has a problem he will ask. I am also guessing if I saw he was struggling that I could contact his teacher to see what he needs to work on. I do not need paper to help him work on what he is struggling with. I am not sure how old your kids are or if they will be going to a middle school or high school sometime in the future but unless you go to one of the few schools in the country without technology you will not get many paper items coming home with there work. Mostly done online or in google classroom. unless you homeschool your kid you will be really disappointed in what your child brings home.