djln december 2015 newsletter
DESCRIPTION
December 2015 NewsletterTRANSCRIPT
Websites and Apps to Light Up Your Hanukkah!December 2015
Hanukkah is right around the corner! We've got you covered with tons of digital resources to use for blended learning, and to support your Hanukkah curriculum. Also, don't forget that you can Ask DJLN anytime about using these resources as well as integrating technology into your classroom. We hope your holiday is bright and wish you a Happy Hanukkah!
In This Newsletter:> DJLN Educator Spotlight> Websites and Apps to Light Up Your Hanukkah!> The Search for a Great Blended Learning Math Resource> Blended Learning in the Sunshine: Our Visit to iNACOL> Featured Blended Learning Resources
Connect With Us:
DJLN Educator SpotlightMaking Jewish Movies with Alyson Jacobs
In this month's Educator Spotlight, AlysonJacobs explains the (many!) ways that herstudents are using technology in theclassroom, including exciting moviemakingprojects on iPads, student blogs, and bookpublishing. If you've been looking for newand creative ways to integrate technologyinto the classroom, this interview is not tobe missed! READ MORE
Websites and Apps to Light Up Your Hanukkah!20+ resources to engage your students
Blending your lessons for Hanukkah hasnever been easier. Browse through thesewebsites and apps and you're sure to find agreat resource for your classroom, nomatter what grade you teach. You'll findresources for teaching the Hanukkah story,blessings, Hebrew, customs, how to lightthe menorah, and much more!
READ MORE
The Search for a Great Blended Learning Math ResourceWhat our network educator found at ISTE
Ilana Joseph, Assistant Principal & Math Department Chair for the Donna Klein Jewish Academy high school, came to ISTE in June with DJLN. Here Ilana shares her conference experiences and describes the math resource she found that will make it possible to personalize learning for the students in her school.
READ MORE
Blended Learning in the SunshineWhat we learned during our visit to iNACOL
DJLN paid a visit to Orlando, Florida to attend iNACOL's annual conference, the industry's leading event for K12 online and blended learning. Tatyana Dvorkin, DJLN's Associate Director, highlights a few sessions that were particularly useful, covering topics such as accessibility and assessment. READ MORE
Featured Blended Learning ResourcesWebsites for assessment, projects, and Judaic Studies!
Ask DJLN our free blended learning and EdTech help desk
Practical Halacha searchable, clearly written halachot on numerous topics
Crossword Labs free online crossword puzzle creation tool
JewishHistory.org includes full online "crash course" in Jewish history
StoryJumper free online book publishing tool
Digital Resources for Jewish Learning three websites for Jewish text study
FIND MORE RESOURCES
Happy Hanukkah from The DigitalJLearning Network!
The DigitalJLearning Network is an initiative of The Jewish Education Projectsupported by funding from The AVI CHAI Foundation.
. 520 8th Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10018 / Phone (646) 4725300 / Fax (646) 4725400
701 Westchester Avenue, Suite 2A2, White Plains, NY 10604 / Phone (914) 3288090 / Fax (914) 3288093 777 Larkfield Road, Suite 118, Commack, NY 11725 / Phone (631) 4628600 / Fax (631) 4624990
Support Jewish Education Today!