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“Digital news platforms make it easy to find any information about any topic on any device. But they also push us into a “filter bubble”, a silo of information that validates our opinions more than informing or challenging them…” Such begins a fascinating article about how social media and online news platforms ironically make our world smaller. Read the article here and to see a great TED talk by author Eli Pariser here.
TeachThought is an easy-to-navigate website with lots of great information for teachers, “dedicated to supporting educators in innovation in teaching and learning for a 21st century audience…with ideas and resources for K-20 teachers through our site, and extends to our design of school models, learning models, curriculum, technology, apps, and other learning tools through collaborations with other organizations.”
Check out the TeachersFirst website. Sign up for a free account, and you can search for lesson plans, projectables, articles and more.
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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.
Look for her at:
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Diigo
YouTube
Ravelry
Email Debbie here
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