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Stephanie Arenas
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NO TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL? OH MY!

Started this discussion. Last reply by Shira Leibowitz Dec 1, 2012. 3 Replies

The following is a New York Times article that I find quite interesting. While searching for new trends in technology in education reviews I found this article about a school that does the exact…Continue

Google Docs in Hebrew with Nikkud

Started this discussion. Last reply by Tova Taragin Oct 23, 2012. 1 Reply

I am a 4th and 6th grade Hebrew teacher.  I often struggle with writing curriculum and worksheets in Hebrew primarily because my students still need the nikkud. Until this year I used Dagesh to…Continue

 

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Formative Assessment: Technology Enhanced Approaches to Increase Student Achievement”

For this week’s assignment, I watched a session of the International Society for Technology (ISTE) 2011 conference. It was session 118A titled “Formative Assessment: Technology Enhanced Approaches to Increase Student Achievement” This was a very informative session on formative assessment. Several different ideas were discussed by technology integration specialists and I learned a great deal from them. First, I was exposed to backchannel. Backchannel is an online conversation that happens…See More
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Dropbox

I recently learned of a productivity tool that sound fantastic.  It is called Dropbox.  It has many uses. For one, it is a way to share and organize files for yourself in the cloud. One can insert files into his/her Dropbox from the computer, smartphone, laptop, iPod, etc. It is saved in the cloud and therefore, can be shared with others. In addition, it can be easily used in a classroom where documents and/or files need to be shared and modified by a number of people in a group or class. It…See More
Jan 20
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Tweet Your Way Through Bamidbar

6th grade Tanach-Sefer BamidbarName of Lesson: Tweet Your Way Through the MidbarAssignment: As you learn about the Israelites’ trek through the desert, create a character. You will set up a Twitter account for this character. You can choose to be an adult, teen or child walking from Egypt to the Promised Land. On your way, you have many exciting adventures and you want to keep your followers updated on your progress. You can tweet on: your location, feelings, experiences, family feuds, the fun…See More
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Shira Leibowitz replied to Stephanie Arenas's discussion NO TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL? OH MY!
"The Black Board in the Primary School: A Manual for Teachers is priceless! Thanks so much for sharing! "
Dec 1, 2012
Rebecca Penina Simon replied to Stephanie Arenas's discussion NO TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL? OH MY!
"Yes, this is the famous Waldorf school!  (My cousin's daughter actually wrote a report about this school last year.)  Anyway, from what I have heard, many of the children's parents work in fields that involve technology.…"
Dec 1, 2012
Shira Leibowitz replied to Stephanie Arenas's discussion NO TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL? OH MY!
"Hi Stephanie, I remember the article you quote well, along with a very thoughtful reply by one of my favorite Educational bloggers, Jonathan E. Martin: Deeply Disappointed: Responding to the New York Times Article on Waldorf Education and…"
Dec 1, 2012
Stephanie Arenas posted a discussion

NO TECHNOLOGY IN SCHOOL? OH MY!

The following is a New York Times article that I find quite interesting. While searching for new trends in technology in education reviews I found this article about a school that does the exact opposite, it does not use ANY technology. The article speaks of a school in Silicon Valley that does not feel the need to use any technology because the students are immersed in a great deal of technology all the time at home. The article made me stop and think and about the use of technology in the…See More
Dec 1, 2012
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Teachers and Principals Talk about Google Docs

Nov 3, 2012
Stephanie Arenas posted a blog post

Great Parsha Website as Support for Conversation

     In Chapter 4 of the book "Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use" we learned how computer technology (software and websites) can be used as a tutor, a mindtool and as a support for conversation. In addition, we learned that there are many ways in which technology can foster creative thinking and good conversation starters in many different classroom settings.        I use a website for parsha study in 6th grade called G-d Cast. This is a quote from the G-dcast website that…See More
Oct 28, 2012
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Tova Taragin replied to Stephanie Arenas's discussion Google Docs in Hebrew with Nikkud
"I just tried it on my Mac. switch to Hebrew and the nekudot are alt and a number. For a windows pc check this out http://www.qsm.co.il/Hebrew/wniqud.htm"
Oct 23, 2012
Stephanie Arenas posted a discussion

Google Docs in Hebrew with Nikkud

I am a 4th and 6th grade Hebrew teacher.  I often struggle with writing curriculum and worksheets in Hebrew primarily because my students still need the nikkud. Until this year I used Dagesh to create worksheets and lessons for my students. This year, our school is moving towards using Google Docs.  I am afraid that this will be a difficult transition, given that I need the capability of writing Hebrew WITH nikkud.  Has anyone had any experience with using Google Docs for Hebrew lessons and…See More
Oct 22, 2012
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Stephanie Arenas replied to Michael Bitton's discussion What would you say?
"It is the world we live in. It is not possible to ignore. It MUST be done! "
Oct 21, 2012
Stephanie Arenas posted a blog post

Interesting Parsha Study Website

http://www.g-dcast.com/I use this website for parsha study in 6th grade. This is a quote from the G-dcast website that accurately describes what it is:"G-dcast is a non-profit production company dedicated to raising worldwide Jewish literacy using the tools and storytelling style that speak to today’s youth. To date, we have created over 70 short films - all available for free on this website - based on Jewish texts that have been viewed…See More
Oct 14, 2012
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Stephanie Arenas commented on Eli's blog post Chumash and Technology
"WOW. I teach Bamidbar too, to 6th graders and I think they would love doing some of the things you mentioned.  I will try to incorporate some that this year.  Do you have a lesson plan or assignment sheet that you give to them? is there…"
Oct 14, 2012
Stephanie Arenas commented on Leah Spector's blog post The best educational system in the world (Hebrew)
"Hi Leah,  I would love to watch this video.  I am quite interested, but I cannot see it from the link you attached.  Can you tell me the name of the piece and I can try and find it.  Or just repost the link.  Thanks! Tsipi "
Oct 14, 2012

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What school, institution or company do you work for?
Agnon School
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OH
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4th Grade Hebrew and Judaic Studies teacher

Stephanie Arenas's Blog

Formative Assessment: Technology Enhanced Approaches to Increase Student Achievement”

Posted on February 25, 2013 at 5:05pm 0 Comments

For this week’s assignment, I watched a session of the International Society for Technology (ISTE) 2011 conference. It was session 118A titled “Formative Assessment: Technology Enhanced Approaches to Increase Student Achievement”



This was a very informative session on formative assessment. Several different ideas were discussed by technology integration specialists and I learned a great deal from them. First, I was exposed to…

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Animoto: The Old City of Jerusalem

Posted on February 2, 2013 at 11:12pm 0 Comments

http://animoto.com/play/ISrlmQSZ21Dc8TYqOqbY0w

This was my first creation using Animoto and I absolutely loved it. I made a 30 second movie using pictures I took of the Old City of Jerusalem. In my 4th grade class, the integrated unit for the second semester is Jerusalem. Each student is assigned a different aspect of the city to study, write about,…

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My First Experience with Edmondo

Posted on January 28, 2013 at 7:35pm 0 Comments

Hello! Today I experienced Edmoto for the first time. It was a positive experience. Edmoto is a social networking site and I joined a group composed of members of my Ed Tech class at YU. I needed to sign up and then join the group already created by a classmate. Once signed up, I was able to choose "communities" to belong to. For example, I joined Career and Ed Tech, Computer Technologies, and World languages, all things…

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Dropbox

Posted on January 20, 2013 at 1:50pm 0 Comments

I recently learned of a productivity tool that sound fantastic.  It is called Dropbox.  It has many uses. For one, it is a way to share and organize files for yourself in the cloud. One can insert files into his/her Dropbox from the computer, smartphone, laptop, iPod, etc. It is saved in the cloud and therefore, can be shared with others. In addition, it can be easily used in a classroom where documents and/or files need to…
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