djln june 2016 newsletter

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June 2016

In this Newsletter:

DJLN Educator SpotlightSpecial for Shavuot: 10 "Commandments" of Teaching with Technology

Classroom Management in a Techie WorldA Culture of Chromebooks at Yeshiva Har Torah

Why Tech Plans Shouldn't Have Mission and Vision Statements

Networking and Kosher Meals at ISTE 2016

Summer Professional Development Opportunities

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DJLN Educator SpotlightFlipping for Mishnah with Rabbi Avrohom Wagshul

In this month's Educator Spotlight, you'll meet

Rabbi Avrohom Wagshul and see how he

integrates many different educational technologytools into his Judaic Studies classroom for

teaching Chumash, Mishnah, and much more.

Rabbi Wagshul also shares why he feels so

strongly about using technology to enhanceJewish learning. A must-read for Judaic and

general studies teachers!

READ THE INTERVIEW
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Special for Shavuot: The 10 "Commandments" ofTeaching with Technology

All the dos and don'ts to help you and your classroom flourish

On Shavuot, we celebrate the giving of the

Ten Commandments and the Torah. This

year, we're putting a bit of an EdTech twist

on the holiday with our technology versionof the "commandments." Take a break from

enjoying all those dairy foods and learn

strategies for maximizing teaching and

learning with technology.

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Classroom Management in a Techie WorldTips to keep your students on taskOne common question we get from

teachers who are just starting to usetechnology in their classrooms is "How can

I keep students on task?" When each

student can access the online world,

keeping them focused can seem difficult.With these strategies, you'll keep them

engaged in learning.

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A Culture of Chromebooks at Yeshiva Har TorahA simple device that's making a big impact

Alissa Ossip, EdTech Specialist at Yeshiva

Har Torah, attended the ISTE conference

last summer and was inspired by all thelearning possibilities that Chromebookscreate. Alissa shares how Chromebooks

are used by students in a variety of ways

and have become an integral part of the

school over the past year.

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Mission Implausible: Why Tech Plans Shouldn'tHave Mission and Vision StatementsWhat to think about before bringing technology on board

What's our school's vision for usingtechnology? DJLN's Director Gary

Hartstein explains why this is the wrongquestion to ask when planning to bring new

technology on board. He provides six keysteps for schools to consider instead that

focus on building a vision for learning

rather than technology.

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Networking and Kosher Meals at ISTE 2016Take advantage of these great opportunities

The International Society for Technology in

Education (ISTE) Conferenceis justaround the corner! DJLN's Director Gary

Hartstein will be at ISTE and would love to

discuss your school's EdTech needs.

Contact Gary before the conference toschedule a time to meet. Gary can also tell

you all about our new professional

development offerings!

This year at ISTE there are two special opportunities for Jewish

educators. The AVI CHAI Foundation is arranging free kosher meals

throughout the conference. There will also be a Jewish Educators Network

Meetupon Monday, June 27th at 5:30pm.

If you're a first-time (or second- or third-time!) attendee this year, make sure

to check out our ultimate conference survival guide:Everything You Need toKnow about ISTE. We hope you have a great time. Tweet at us during theconference to let us know what you're learning!

Summer Professional Development OpportunitiesIf you're looking to learn more about blended learning,

educational technology, and other innovative classroom practices, lookno further. We've rounded up a variety of professional
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development opportunities you can take

advantage of this summer. Take a look

below and find the PD that works for you!

EdTechTeacher 2016 Summer Workshops

June, July, and August in seven cities

across the US

This series includes 19 different workshopson a huge variety of EdTech topics.

iPad PaloozaJune 22-24 in Austin, TX

This "learning festival" focuses on ways to integrate iPads into the

classroom.

Blended Learning Communities Education Conference 2016

July 17-22 in Boston, MAThis conference emphasizes practical skills for teachers and practical

learning resources for students.

Games for Change

June 23-24 in New York City

This annual festival showcases the ways games can have social impact andserve as essential educational tools.

Google for Education Summits

June, July, and August in cities around the world

These two-day summits focus on integrating Google Apps for Educationinto the classroom.

Conference on Serious Games

July 26-28 in Chapel Hill, NCThis leadership conference is for professionals who want to use games to

revolutionize learning.
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