Links You’ll Love 3-23-12
It’s happened to many of us: we come home from visiting kids at camp and wonder why camp is so engaging, why camp tefillah is so spirited, why kids come home from camp and just can’t wait for the next year. And then we wonder…what is it about camp, and how we can bring it to school? Dr. Jeffrey Kress, assistant professor and chair of the Department of Jewish Education at JTS, addresses that question in a great read.
I just love TED talks, and I know you know that because I’ve sent several your way this year. Here’s a great post at Edudemic listing 25 terrific talks to share with your students.
Sacrifices…what’s it all about? My colleague Faye says this week’s G-dcast is “really cute.” Check it out:
If you’ve got some time this summer and some PD cash left, consider taking advantage of Darim Online’s webinar series “Social Media Success for Jewish Educators.” Get more information here.
And…finally… any Mad Men fans out there? Me too! The series returns this Sunday night, but, in the meantime, you can play this interactive version. Even if you’re not a fan of the series, it’s a fascinating exploration of using YouTube annotations feature to the max.
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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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