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March 2016
In this Newsletter:DJLN Educator Spotlight
10 Lunar Science Resources for Rosh Chodesh
8 Digital Tools for Creating Purim Shpiel VideosFormative is Transformative
The Challenges and Triumphs of Moving Toward 1:1
Show, Don't Tell: A Great Philosophy of Professional Development
Featured Resources for Women's History Month
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DJLN Educator SpotlightEmpowering Teachers by Embedding PD with Hanna Shekhter
In this month's Educator Spotlight, HannaShekhter provides a glimpse into
embedded professional development and
why teachers are now jumping at the
chance to integrate technology into their
classrooms. Reactions have been positive
from everyone, and the excitement aroundtechnology is spreading. Find out how
Hanna has made it all possible.
READ THE INTERVIEW
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10 Lunar Science Resources for Rosh ChodeshGreat websites for learning, just in time for Adar II
Though your students might be familiar
with Rosh Chodesh, they might not fully
understand its connection to the lunar
cycle and the phases of the moon. We'vefound great science resources for every
age that will help students understand the
bigger picture behind this special monthly
holiday.
EXPLORE RESOURCES
8 Digital Tools for Creating Purim Shpiel VideosThe best EdTech for bringing the Megillah to life
Everyone loves a good Purim shpiel, and
now your students have the chance to
make their own original one! In addition to
having a ton of fun, they'll be learning
important media creation skills that are vital
to succeeding in today's digital world. Take
a look and find the video production toolthat's right for your classroom.
FIND A VIDEO TOOL
Formative is TransformativeThe EdTech tool that's a total game-changer
Math teacher Shira Teichman needed a
more efficient way to do formativeassessment. That's when she found the
website Formative and everything
changed. Tracking her students' progress
has never been easier, and everyone is
excited about the benefits of real-timeassessment in the classroom.
READ MORE
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The Challenges & Triumphs of Moving Toward 1:1Bumps in the road on the way to success
After discovering the power of EdTech,
Gerald Lazar made it his mission to bring
his school to 1:1 this year. There were
definite ups (students are a lot moreorganized!) and also some downs. Gerald
discusses what he's learned from the
whole experience and how he plans on
moving forward.
READ MORE
Show, Don't Tell: A Great Philosophy of
Professional DevelopmentThis approach is making a difference for teachers
As Middle School Director, Tamara
Grunberger needed a way for her team of
teachers to learn about the great potential
of educational technology. She learned
about the concept of modeling at aconference last summer and ran with it.
Now she can walk into classrooms and seethe results.
READ MORE
March is Women's History MonthCelebrate all month long with these teaching resources
Women's History Month celebrates themany contributions women have made to
history, culture, and society around theworld. It's a great opportunity to highlight
the accomplishments of women in a variety
of fields. See below for some ideas and
resources to get you started on lesson
planning!
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Everything at Jewish Women's Archive
is awesome, but in particular
you'll want to check out the Women of Valor series, which highlights the
accomplishments of 16 trailblazing Jewish women.
Head over to NOVA: The Secret Life of Scientists and Engineers for a neat
video series on women who have made an impact in STEM careers.
The History Channel has an entire website section devoted to Women's
History Month that includes videos, pictures, speeches, and more for your
students to explore.
If you're looking to incorporate primary sources, check out the many
resources over at the official website for Women's History Month.
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