BrainRush is an adaptive learning games site. You can create your own games or choose from their library.
This article is an interesting assessment of blended learning from a student. It’s not just about robot-like students staring into screens!
ForAllRubrics gives you the ability to create rubrics, add students, and assess away. You can do on your iPad, too!
I love Recite.com! It is so crazy easy – pick a quote, pick a template and go! Images are ready to post on social media or download.
Our 7th graders always enjoy visiting the Newseum when in DC. It’s one of my favorites, too! Check out their website for some fabulous resources, including class-ready videos on bias, media accuracy and the digital revolution, lessons on the First Amendment, and links to primary sources.
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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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