Seesaw Showdown: A Thrilling Educator Competition at ISTE 2025
Seesaw Showdown: A Thrilling Educator Competition at ISTE 2025
Seesaw is gearing up for an invigorating experience at the ISTE 2025 conference in San Antonio, Texas, with the highly anticipated Seesaw Showdown. This live, interactive event will be a highlight of the conference, bringing together educators from across the United States to showcase their creativity and expertise using the dynamic Seesaw platform.
ISTE 2025, held from June 29 to July 2, is one of the largest educational technology conferences in the world, attracting over 17,000 educators, leaders, and experts. This year's theme, Spark Joyful Learning, aligns beautifully with Seesaw's mission to provide elementary students with engaging, connected learning experiences that lay the foundation for future success.
The Showdown Format
The Seesaw Showdown will see sixteen educators compete in eight interactive rounds designed to highlight their innovative methods for student engagement through the Seesaw platform. Each round will involve audience participation, where attendees will help determine the winners. The competition will culminate in an electrifying final round on July 1 at 4:00 PM. The two finalists will face off for an incredible prize: a mobile cart loaded with 10 iPads for their school!
How to Participate
Applications for the Seesaw Showdown open on April 9 for U.S. educators utilizing Seesaw who will be attending ISTE. Those interested should submit an application form that includes:
- - A two-minute video explaining their love for Seesaw
- - Details on how Seesaw has made their classroom more efficient
- - An example of a specific activity created using the platform
- - Reasons for needing the iPad cart and how it will be used in their teaching
- - Examples of student engagement and participation
- - An overview of their innovative use of Seesaw’s features
A panel of judges from Seesaw will evaluate each submission using a scoring rubric to select the 16 finalists. The chosen educators will be announced in May and featured on Seesaw's website and social media platforms in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Month.
Benefits of Joining
Participants will gain numerous benefits, including:
- - Bragging Rights: All finalists will receive a special Seesaw Showdown Hat as a token of recognition.
- - Spotlight Feature: Finalists will be highlighted on Seesaw’s website and through social media outreach.
- - Swag and Prizes: Round winners will receive a Seesaw Swag Pack, with the overall champion walking away with an iPad cart containing 10 iPads.
- - Audience Perks: Attendees at the booth who cast their votes will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win an iPad.
Angela Gadtke, the founder of Seesaw Community, expressed her enthusiasm: _“With ISTE's theme of Spark Joyful Learning, we couldn’t think of a better way to celebrate how educators use Seesaw to engage students daily. Seesaw's intuitive platform empowers teachers to design and adapt activities to cater to their students' diverse needs, and we’re thrilled to showcase their successes at ISTE!”_
A Movement Beyond ISTE
The excitement doesn't end with ISTE! Seesaw is planning to launch a monthly virtual showdown where educators from around the globe can compete, continuing the celebration of collaborative and innovative teaching practices.
Join us at ISTE 2025 for the Seesaw Showdown, whether as a participant or an audience judge. Witness firsthand how innovation, creativity, and joyful learning emerge on center stage!
For more information and to submit your application, visit the Seesaw Showdown website. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an exciting event dedicated to elevating education through technology.
About Seesaw
Seesaw has earned the trust of 25 million educators, students, and families around the globe. It's the leading elementary learning experience platform, providing an award-winning suite of digital curriculum tools designed to deliver joyful and accessible learning experiences. Through interactive lessons, digital portfolios, and two-way communication features, Seesaw ensures continuous engagement and visibility in the student learning journey.
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