The Yukon Department of Education (DOE) is replacing their current online learning tool, FreshGrade, with Seesaw for Schools. Similar to FreshGrade, Seesaw is a digital portfolio tool that is provided by Seesaw Learning. Seesaw is a web-based software used to manage student portfolios and share student work and progress with parents and guardians.
The DOE has initiated this PIA to evaluate the privacy considerations for its intended use of Seesaw before the DOE purchases Seesaw and begins implementing Seesaw in Yukon schools. This assessment is based on the information provided by Seesaw Learning and the DOE's expected use of Seesaw.
The DOE intends to use Seesaw in Yukon elementary schools. In future, the use of Seesaw may also be expanded to secondary schools. Should the DOE begin using Seesaw in secondary schools, the application and use of Seesaw is expected to remain the same as with elementary schools, however, any substantive changes should be documented in PIA Addendum or similar document.
