Links You’ll Love for 8-26-11
Ever feel like you’re a space case? Me too! If you’re interested in some great TED talks about the vastness of space, and about the awesome things that are up there… check out TED’s “To Infinity and Beyond” Playlist.
In the news this week… Steve Jobs, Apple Computer’s founder, resigned his CEO position due to health problems. As you might imagine, I’m a huge Apple fan, and the news saddened me. To understand a little of what makes him the innovative, creative genius that he is, check out the following links:
His 2005 Stanford Commencement Address
Harvard Business Review’s Umair Haque on Steve Jobs’ Insights for Capitalists
Interested in learning more about the iPad? The middle school will be getting one as a pilot machine. I hope to get it shortly, and encourage you to borrow it to see what it can do for you. In the meantime, here are a few links:
10 Excellent iPad apps for Teachers
20 Amazing iPad Apps for Educators
And, finally…
The 10th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is quickly approaching. Visit the URJ for some teaching resources.
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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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