Links You’ll Love
I love me some robots! All the cool folks are playing with them…see this Rosh Hashanah video from the Technion.
Speaking of videos – here’s a very cool video explaining the why and how of sewers. This would be great when discussing innovating thinking with your students.
If you’re new to the iPad – or just want to see how you can improve your skills – check out this blog post on 12 iPad tips for teachers.
The gang at ClassDoJo has just come out with a nifty way to privately share photos and stories with parents. It’s called Class Story and it’s free. Check it out here.
Elmad is an online learning library hosted by the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies. You can access podcasts, browse by topic or faculty member, or visit one of the channels. There’s even a quiz for every parsha.
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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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