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e-readers in the classroom

Started this discussion. Last reply by Eliezer Jones Feb 3, 2011. 1 Reply

I am interested in learning if anyone is using an e-reader/kindle in the classroom, how they are using it, and comments about it.

 

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Smart Boards

The goal is a discussion of effective use of Smart Boards in the classrooms, best practices in the development of lessons, and effective use of the Smart Board functionality for Jewish studies.
Mar 14
Judith Cahn posted a video

Watch Full Show on PBS. See more from Digital Media - New Learners Of The 21st Century.

Digital Media-New Learners of the 21st Century

PBS Video examining students in the 21st century, how we prepare our students to be digitally literate.
Feb 12
Avital Lazar-Paley joined Judith Cahn's group
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Smart Boards

The goal is a discussion of effective use of Smart Boards in the classrooms, best practices in the development of lessons, and effective use of the Smart Board functionality for Jewish studies.
Jan 3
Moshe Yeres joined Judith Cahn's group
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Smart Boards

The goal is a discussion of effective use of Smart Boards in the classrooms, best practices in the development of lessons, and effective use of the Smart Board functionality for Jewish studies.
Dec 27, 2012
David Lamm joined Judith Cahn's group
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Smart Boards

The goal is a discussion of effective use of Smart Boards in the classrooms, best practices in the development of lessons, and effective use of the Smart Board functionality for Jewish studies.
Dec 18, 2012
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Smart Boards

The goal is a discussion of effective use of Smart Boards in the classrooms, best practices in the development of lessons, and effective use of the Smart Board functionality for Jewish studies.
Oct 15, 2012
Rebecca Penina Simon joined Judith Cahn's group
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Smart Boards

The goal is a discussion of effective use of Smart Boards in the classrooms, best practices in the development of lessons, and effective use of the Smart Board functionality for Jewish studies.
Oct 5, 2012
Tova Taragin replied to Judith Cahn's discussion Attending ISTE in the group ISTE Conference 2012
"Make labels before you go to attach to all the raffle tickets in the exhibit hall. There are a lot of good "giveaways" also...leave room in your suitcase, or bring bigger one than you need to take things home (I got enough mousepads last…"
Jun 21, 2012
Tzvi D. Daum commented on Judith Cahn's blog post Build An App
"Hi Judith, For those interested in building Google Apps, you might want to try http://appinventoredu.mit.edu/. Tzvi"
Apr 16, 2012
Judith Cahn posted a blog post

Build An App

There are numerous sites that allow you to build an app for a mobile device for free.  Although I haven't spent much time building an app, the following are some sites that allow you to do so.  http://ibuildapp.com/ipad_self_publishing/http://www.buildanapp.com/home…See More
Apr 16, 2012
Caren Levine replied to Judith Cahn's discussion Attending ISTE in the group ISTE Conference 2012
"Good strategy, Judy!  Along those lines, it's also good to come with some personal/ professional goals and try to build a program (I use the term loosely - it could mean going to the exhibit hall, going to particular sessions, etc.) around…"
Apr 10, 2012
Judith Cahn replied to Judith Cahn's discussion Attending ISTE in the group ISTE Conference 2012
"Tami, I have attended ISTE for many years and it is rare that I have found a session that valuable.  I felt my time was best spent speaking with the knowledgeable reps at the booths and it is very "hands-on" at the trade show.…"
Apr 10, 2012
Tami Stalbow replied to Judith Cahn's discussion Attending ISTE in the group ISTE Conference 2012
"One question:  Is it worthwhile signing up for any of the extra sessions (the workshops that have an additional cost associated with them)?"
Apr 10, 2012
Judith Cahn commented on Rabbi Tzvi Pittinsky's blog post A Discussion Evening about iPads in Jewish Education
"It was a valuable event.  Unfortunately I had to leave early.  Was there any discussion about security and preventing students from downloading material on their own?"
Apr 2, 2012
Judith Cahn commented on Leah Moskovich's blog post Productivity Tools
"In addition to your links, take a look at www.brainshark.com. It also allows you to easily narrate powerpoints, documents, photos, etc."
Mar 22, 2012
Kenny Hirschmann joined Judith Cahn's group
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Smart Boards

The goal is a discussion of effective use of Smart Boards in the classrooms, best practices in the development of lessons, and effective use of the Smart Board functionality for Jewish studies.
Mar 12, 2012

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Yeshiva University Azrieli Graduate School of Jewish Education and Administration
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Education Technology Specialist

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Build An App

Posted on April 16, 2012 at 2:19pm 1 Comment

There are numerous sites that allow you to build an app for a mobile device for free.  Although I haven't spent much time building an app, the following are some sites that allow you to do so.  

http://ibuildapp.com/ipad_self_publishing/

http://www.buildanapp.com/home…

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Call to Action through Video: Viewbix

Posted on February 17, 2012 at 12:57pm 0 Comments

Imagine using video in your classes - traditional or online - but you incorporate a call to action by embedding buttons that link to other websites, documents, other videos, images, etc.  You can easily create that using viewbix.  You can take any video and add the interactivity which remains with the video as a new video.  You can then share that video elsewhere. 

Certainly, I can think of a multitude of applications for this in…

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NY Times "Speaking Up in Class, Silently, Using he Tools of Social Media"

Posted on May 18, 2011 at 1:20pm 0 Comments

The NYTimes featured an article about how Twitter and various moderated backchannels are being used at all levels of education.  This real-time online conversation alongside live spoken remarks embraces technology that students already use and can be used in creative ways, including classroom assessment.  Questions remain, however, about the ability of students to multi-task (although they all think they are masters at this, neuropsychology studies indicate otherwise) and the teacher can…

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Smart Tech Website - Recent Additions

Posted on April 28, 2011 at 10:04am 0 Comments

The Smart Tech website includes Smart Exchange, which has a comprehensive database of downloadable smart notebooks in all subjects and many languages.  If you select the country - Israel (they have it categorized under Europe), you get to this site:  http://exchange.smarttech.com/index.html?lang=iw_IL#tab=0  There are many notebooks in Hebrew for all subjects including limudei kodesh and tanach.

If you download…

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