Links You’ll Love – 2/24/12
We often speak about the need for reflection in the learning process. Here’s a thought-provoking blog post that addresses it: http://usergeneratededucation.wordpress.com/2011/08/16/where-is-reflection-in-the-learning-process/
If you have an image that you’d like to print in a larger size, you might want to try http://www.blockposters.com. Block posters lets you upload an image, decide how large it should be, and then generates the appropriate number of pages. It’s like a puzzle: print them out, and tape them together.
“If day schools want to attract non-Orthodox families, they have to demonstrate that they are committed to passing on the progressive values the parents deeply cherish.” Get your attention? There’s an interesting post on the Avi Chai Foundation blog addressing the need for day schools to educate children to be mensches. To read more, visit http://avichai.org/2012/02/how-do-you-educate-my-child-to-be-a-mensch/
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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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