Envisioning technology at CAJE 33…
So, you know what happens when you have a really big mouth and have lots to say about how technology training was handled at CAJE 32? You get asked to co-chair the tech track for CAJE 33.
I’ve been asked to co-chair with Caren Levine, who I actually met 10 or so years ago when she was with JESNA and I was with, well, Schechter. Oh yeah, I’m still there. Anyway, Caren and I have some ideas on how we can build a tech track that will knock the socks off of any teacher, principal or whatever, but we want your ideas as well.
What do you think? What should CAJE offer teachers and principals in the way of skills improvement, envisioning the future of Jewish education from a technology perspective, etc.?
Envisioning the future
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About
Debbie Harris is the director of educational technology at the Sager Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook, IL. Involved in Jewish education for over thirty years, she has an education degree from Northwestern University with a concentration in instructional media and a master’s degree in professional Jewish studies from Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership. She is skilled in using and teaching desktop publishing, video editing, presentation and animation software; and consults and presents regularly on integrating technology into Judaic studies. Her students podcast, blog, edit video and create claymations. She co-chaired the technology track for CAJE 33 in Vermont, is a SMART Certified Trainer for SMART Notebook, and a 2011 recipient of the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.
When not learning, teaching or writing about technology, Debbie likes to sketchnote and craft. She likes to knit, do calligraphy, sew, watercolor, paint fabric and just generally play with fun toys like scrapbooking supplies and anything with texture. Debbie travels to California every summer to paint tallitot with high school aged campers. Finally, she is incredibly proud of her two daughters; Lori, who teaches English at a community college; and Allie, who is the director of the URJ’s Camp Newman in California.
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