How can you use Cricut in the classroom?
We’re going into our second year of having a Cricut Explore 2 in our innovation studio and I love how our faculty members are finding creative ways to integrate it into their classrooms. Some of the ways we’ve used it so far include:
- Cutting stencils out of laminated cardstock
- Creative bulletin boards
- Vinyl locker and laptop case artwork
- Bookmarks
- Labels (teachers LOVE labeling!)
- Puzzles
- Window artwork
- Removable wall artwork that keeps the maintenance staff happy
- Namecards
- Fun “trinkets” to go with student genius hour projects (for instance – a student did a genius hour project on USB drives so we cut a bunch out that he could give away)
- Theme confetti
How do you use your #Cricut in the classroom?
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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