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Transcript of Temple Beth El/NIRIM Sunday, November 13, 2011 Facilitator: Rebecca Starr.
Technology and Jewish Education Today
Part 1: Communication with Parents
Temple Beth El/NIRIMSunday, November 13, 2011Facilitator: Rebecca Starr
Here we are. . . Technology today
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ILQrUrEWe8
FacebookTwitter
iTunes
BlogYouTubeSocial Networking
Texting
KindleiPadSmartboard
AGENDA
Text Study Basic Terms Defined The Pros and Cons of Technology Examples of Communication Modalities
- Wikispaces - Social Networking Sites - YouTube/Videos - E-mail/Blogs
-Calling All Cell Phones The Pros and Cons Conclusions/Evaluations Next Session – Resources to help with lesson
design – December 4
Embracing our future. . .
“Educate a child according to his way and when he is old, he will not depart
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- What excites you about using technology in the classroom?
-What scares you about using technology in the classroom?
- Do you think that we can avoid using technology in the classroom if it is the way
of our students outside the classroom?
The Pros
Empowers the students and the parents
Enhances communication with families
Meets students where they are at
Expands the boundaries of the classroom
Facilitates customized, multi-dimensional, multi-sensory learning
The Cons
Technology substitutes virtual experiences for real ones
Undermines textual sills Diminishes the role and authority of
the teacher Requires skill and time on the part of
the teacher There is some ethically questionable
behaviors that can arise
Basic Terms Defined
See Handout
Wikispaces
Put All Classroom Resources In One Place
Parents and Students Can Interact with Postings
Great Way to Share Classroom Work and Information
Social Networking Sites
Create a family/classroom social action group project
Communicate with parents by forming a Facebook group
Send a tweet after class about the day
YouTube/Videos
Record, edit, and upload a classroom video project for parents to view
Email/Blogs
Email is a great way to communicate with parents in newsletter format.
Blogs are a great way to communicate with families about the daily schedule and activities happening in the classroom or to encourage students and families to participate in a dialogue surrounding a topic of study.
Calling all cell phones . . .
Using Cell Phones in Class
1. Using Yodio
2. UsingTexts
You Try It
Using one or more of the technologies we discussed, create a plan that will allow you to utilize them!
Have fun! Work in groups if you would like!
Evaluation/Ticket Out the Door
What is one thing that you learned today that you feel you can now try and use?
What type of continuted support do you feel you need to help you use the technologies presented today?
What was the best part of the session for you?
What was the worst part of the session for you?
Technology Resources
The Talmud and the Internet by Jonathan Rosen
Educational Leadership Journal – February 2011
Teaching Tolerance Journal - Spring 2011
URJ Teacher Newsletter – March 2009
THANK YOU
Thanks for a wonderful session. I look forward to many more learning
opportunities together!
See you on December 4!
Todah Rabah
