djln january 2016 newsletter
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EdTech & Inclusion, Coding, and Tu B'Shevat!January 2016
In this Newsletter:
DJLN Educator Spotlight
Earth Science Resources for Tu B'Shevat
Designing for All: Inclusion and EdTech10 Benefits of Teaching in a Blended Learning Classroom
Coding in the Classroom: Ideas for Every Age
Virtual Field Trips for Exploring the World
Featured Blended Learning Resources
Connect With Us
DJLN Educator SpotlightGoogle and Gemara: EdTech in Judaic Studies with Rabbi Lindenbaum
In this month's Educator Spotlight, RabbiYehoshua Lindenbaum describes how his
students are demonstrating their learning
of Jewish texts by writing and designing
their own original comics. Rabbi
Lindenbaum also shares his thoughts on
formative assessment and the advantages
of using EdTech and blended learning.
READ THE INTERVIEW
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Earth Science Resources for Tu B'ShevatWebsites and apps for students to learn about the natural world
As the Jewish holiday that is closely
connected to the environment, Tu B'Shevat
provides a yearly opportunity for teachers
to include earth and environmental sciencein their curriculum. Check out all thesegreat websites and apps, which can find a
place in both the Judaic Studies and
science classrooms.
EXPLORE RESOURCES
Designing for All: Inclusion and EdTechBring universal design to your classroom
Educational technology has certainly made
learning easier for some students, but how
do you design lessons for all? We spoke
with inclusive learning consultant, Luis
Pérez, about the foundations of inclusive
practices and how teachers can take steps
to make inclusion a natural part of teachingwith technology.
READ THE INTERVIEW
10 Benefits of Teaching in a Blended LearningClassroomSaving time is just the beginning
Do you love blended learning but yourcolleagues aren't as excited? Show them
this list and they'll want to give blended
learning a try. Among the benefits areincreased student engagement and
personalized learning. Bonus: There's an
awesome infographic you can share!
GET THE LIST
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Coding in the Classroom: Ideas for Every AgeGet your students coding in no time
Did you miss the Hour of Code in
December? Fret no more! These awesome
activity ideas from the Hour of Code can be
used all year long. No matter what agestudents you teach, there's a resource
here for you to bring coding to your
classroom in the new year.
FIND CODING IDEAS
Virtual Field Trips for Exploring the World
Travel the planet from inside the classroomWe know students can lose focus during
this time of year, so we've rounded up the
best websites for virtual field trips that will
keep them focused and engaged. From
panoramas to videos to documentary films,
there's something here for every student toexplore and learn about the world.
VIEW FIELD TRIPS
Featured Blended Learning ResourcesTools for learning, creativity, publishing, and more
iMovie - create movies, movie trailers,
music videos, and much more
DailyTehillim - Hebrew and English text of every Psalm as well as commentary
Youngzine - news and current events
written for a young audience
Bulb - free tool for publishing e-portfolios and projects
Notability - digital note-taking and creativity tool
FIND MORE RESOURCES
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