Links You’ll Love – 10-19-12
My friend Carol always says that learning is messy. I just love this article at MindShift about that very thing, particular when it comes to teaching kids to be creative. You can read it here.
Looking for some great games to use on your SMART Board? Here they are!
Can cardboard bicycles change the world? The Israeli inventor says yes.
Thinking about blogging with your students? Several of my colleagues already are! Here’s a nice blog post about integrating blogging into what you’re already doing.
Some election humor: did you see the First Ladies Debate the other night? Well, of course you didn’t – there wasn’t one. But that did not stop Jimmy Kimmel from asking people how they thought it went…and it didn’t stop people from responding:
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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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Email Debbie here
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