Richard D. Solomon's Blog on Mentoring Jewish Students and Teachers

Our hope is that this blog will become a forum in which people can exchange ideas on how to recruit, develop and retain exceptional Jewish educators through mentoring and e-mentoring students, teaching candidates, and teachers in our day and supplemental schools. The present focus of this blog is to empower Jewish teachers, administrators, teacher trainers, consultants, and staff developers to integrate web technology (i.e. web tools and apps) into their teaching and teacher training.

Friday, August 31, 2012

Introduction to Slatebox , an internet application for doing collaborative work on a web-based whiteboard

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will discuss how Slatebox can be used to facilitate communication and collaboration as an online whiteboard in a blended learning classroom.

Assumption: The teacher or mentor teacher has a interactive white board (i.e. SMART Board, Promethean, etc.), a Tablet PC (also called a Slate or Blade), a computer presenter or computer with internet access attached to an LCD projector in the classroom. It would be ideal if students or mentees had access to their own laptop computers or Ipads. Given parental and school approval, and the development of specific guidelines, smartphones can be used to enhance instruction as well.

Note: Although Slatebox can be applied in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom, they can be also be used for training pre-service and in-service Jewish educators for professional or staff development. It is our hope that Jewish educators around the globe will form an online community of practice, a CoP, a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession, to enhance the delivery of instruction and training of Jewish educators. For example, here is a CoP you might want to join.

Note: Slatebox can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Slatebox?

Slatebox is an online whiteboard that facilitates classroom communication and collaboration.

Where is Slatebox located on the internet?

http://slatebox.com/

Click on the links below and find tutorials on how to use Slatebox:

On the next post we will discuss how Slatebox can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning classroom.

Thursday, August 30, 2012

How Scribblar can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning Judaic Studies classroom

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will continue our discussion how Scribblar can be used in a Judaic Studies blended learning classroom.

Note: Although Scribblar can be applied in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom, they can be also be used for training pre-service and in-service Jewish educators for professional or staff development. It is our hope that Jewish educators around the globe will form an online community of practice, a CoP, a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession, to enhance the delivery of instruction and training of Jewish educators. For example, here is a CoP you might want to join.

Note: Scribblar can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Scribblar?

According to http://www.appappeal.com/app/scribblar/,

Scribblar provides users with an easily accessible, collaborative white board tool. The application allows users total freedom in creating a chart, diagram or other tool to help with a project or other tasks. Multiple users can access and edit the white board so collaboration is streamlined and everyone can get involved in the process. Scribblar also allows users to use text chat for instant questions, answers and input. Live audio offers another layer of options to work on a project quickly as a group. Updates are made in real time so everyone sees the most recent version of the white board. There are no session limits and Scribblar works great for online tutoring, artwork revisions, creative brainstorming, interviews, tests, and product demonstrations. By working online, users can make it easy for anyone to access their white board and provide input, even while at home in their pajamas or traveling for business.

Where is Scribblar located on the web?

http://www.scribblar.com/

How Scribblar can be used to facilitate collaboration in a Judaic Studies blended learning classroom

Click here a see how Scribblar was used in a Judaic Studies blended learning classroom.

http://www.scribblar.com/rooms/index.cfm?r=31dnmv&CFID=991388&CFTOKEN=b6012d771e70da78-58FC81BF-E75C-CA6B-1E4D0015E29ECB09

Go to page 3.

Note: To see this classroom example you will need to obtain a free Scribblar account at http://www.scribblar.com/

Below you will find the Hebrew image on Scribblar.com :

On the next post we will discuss another whiteboard collaboration web tool, Slatebox.

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

How Scribblar can be used to facilitate online collaboration in the blended learning classroom

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will continue our discussion on how Scribblar can be used in a blended learning classroom.

Note: Scribblar can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Scribblar?

According to http://www.appappeal.com/app/scribblar/,

Where is Scribblar located on the web?

http://www.scribblar.com/

How Scribblar can be used to facilitate collaboration as an online whiteboard in the blended learning classroom

Click on the links below to find resources describing how Scribblar can be used to promote online collaboration in the blended learning classroom.

On the next post we will discuss how Scribblar can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning Judaic Studies classroom.

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Introduction to Scribblar, a web tool for doing collaborative work

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will discuss how Scribblar can be used an an online whiteboard in a blended learning classroom.

Note: Scribblar can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Scribblar?

According to http://www.appappeal.com/app/scribblar/,

Where is Scribblar located on the web?

http://www.scribblar.com/

Click here to find several tutorials and demonstrations on how use Scribblar:

On the next post we will discuss how Scribblar can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning classroom.

Monday, August 27, 2012

How Stixy can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning Judaic classroom and for the training/mentoring of pre-serviced and in-service Jewish educators

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will discuss how Stixy can be used to promote collaborative learning in the Judaic Studies classroom and for the mentoring or training of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators.

Note: Although Stixy can be applied in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom, they can be also be used for training pre-service and in-service Jewish educators for professional or staff development. It is our hope that Jewish educators around the globe will form an online community of practice, a CoP, a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession, to enhance the delivery of instruction and training of Jewish educators. For example, here is a CoP you might want to join.

Note: Stixy can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Stixy?

Stixy is a web tool that enables users to share notes, documents, photos, and to do lists on line.

Where is Stixy located on the web?

http://www.stixy.com/

How Stixy can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning Judaic classroom and for the training/mentoring of pre-serviced and in-service Jewish educators

Click here and see an example of how Stixy can be used for Judaic instruction and teacher training.

On the next post we will share another online collaboration web tool, Scribblar.

Friday, August 24, 2012

How Stixy can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning classroom

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will discuss how Stixy can be used to promote collaborative learning in the traditional and virtual classroom.

Note: Stixy can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Stixy?

Stixy is a web tool that enables users to share notes, documents, photos, and to do lists online.

Where is Stixy located on the web?

http://www.stixy.com/

How Stixy can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning classroom

Below you will find resources describing how Stixy can be used to promote learning in the face to face and virtual classroom:

On the next post we will discuss how Stixy can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning Judaic classroom and for the training/mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators.

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Introduction to Stixy, a web tool for doing collaborative work

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will discuss how Stixy enables users to share notes, documents, photos, and to do lists on line.

Note: Stixy can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Stixy?

Stixy is a web tool that enables users to share notes, documents, photos, and to do lists online.

Where is Stixy located on the web?

http://www.stixy.com/

Below you will find tutorials on how use Stixy:

On the next post we will discuss how Stixy can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning classroom.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Introduction to Tangelo Images, an innovative web tool which enables the user to attach tags or electronic markers onto images

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will discuss how Tangelo Images enables users to attach tags or electronic markers to images uploaded from their computer or public images available on the internet.

Note: Although Tangelo Images can be applied in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom, they can be also be used for training pre-service and in-service Jewish educators for professional or staff development. It is our hope that Jewish educators around the globe will form an online community of practice, a CoP, a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession, to enhance the delivery of instruction and training of Jewish educators. For example, here is a CoP you might want to join.

Note: Tangelo Images can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Tangelo Images?

Tangelo Images is a web tool that enables users to attach tags or electronic markers to images uploaded from their computer or public images or pictures available on the internet.

Where is Tangelo Images located on the web?

http://www.tangeloimages.com/

On the next post we will share additional web tools for collaboration.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

How Thinglink can be used to promote Judaic instruction and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will discuss how Thinglink can be used to promote Judaic instruction, and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators.

Note: Although Thinglink can be applied in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom, they can be also be used for training pre-service and in-service Jewish educators for professional or staff development. It is our hope that Jewish educators around the globe will form an online community of practice, a CoP, a group of people who share an interest, a craft, and/or a profession, to enhance the delivery of instruction and training of Jewish educators. For example, here is a CoP you might want to join.

Note: Thinglink can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Thinglink?

Thinglink is a web tool that enables users to attach tags or electronic markers to images uploaded from their computer or public images or pictures available on the internet.

Where is Thinglink located on the web?

http://www.thinglink.com/

How Thinglink can be used to promote Judaic instruction and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators

Click on the links below and find examples of Thinglinks that can be used within a Judaic instructional program:

On the next post we will share another web tool similar to Thinglink called Tangelo Images.

Monday, August 20, 2012

How Thinglink can be used to promote instruction, including Judaic instruction, and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators.

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will discuss how Thinglink can be used to promote instruction, including Judaic instruction, and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators.

Note: Thinglink can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Thinglink?

Thinglink is a web tool that enables users to attach tags or electronic markers to images uploaded from their computer or public images or pictures available on the internet.

Where is Thinglink located on the web?

http://www.thinglink.com/

How Thinglink can be used to promote instruction, including Judaic instruction, and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators

Click on the links below and find resources describes how Thinkling can be used to promote instruction and staff development:

On the next post we will discuss how Thinglink can be used to promote Judaic instruction, and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Introduction to Thinglink, an innovative web tool which enables the user to attach tags or electronic markers onto images

When mentoring our pre-service and in-service teachers we need to describe and model both research-based and clinically tested best practices, and demonstrate how these best practices can be applied in the real (i.e. physical) and virtual (i.e. online) classroom for both teaching and teacher training. The combination of face to face instruction in a physical setting and online learning is called blended learning. In this section of the blog we will describe how the internet can serve as a supplemental resource for instruction and the mentoring of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators. In this post we will discuss how Thinglink enables users to attach tags or electonic markers to images uploaded from their computer or public images and pictures available on the internet.

Note: Thinglink can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Thinglink?

Thinglink is a web tool that enables users to attach tags or electronic markers to images uploaded from their computer or public images or pictures available on the internet.

Where is Thinglink located on the web?

http://www.thinglink.com/

Below you will find tutorials on how use Thinglink:

On the next post we will discuss how Thinglink can be used to promote instruction, including Judaic instruction, and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators.

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Friday, August 31, 2012

Introduction to Slatebox , an internet application for doing collaborative work on a web-based whiteboard

Thursday, August 30, 2012

How Scribblar can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning Judaic Studies classroom

Wednesday, August 29, 2012

How Scribblar can be used to facilitate online collaboration in the blended learning classroom

Tuesday, August 28, 2012

Introduction to Scribblar, a web tool for doing collaborative work

Monday, August 27, 2012

How Stixy can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning Judaic classroom and for the training/mentoring of pre-serviced and in-service Jewish educators

Friday, August 24, 2012

How Stixy can be used to facilitate collaboration in the blended learning classroom

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Introduction to Stixy, a web tool for doing collaborative work

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Introduction to Tangelo Images, an innovative web tool which enables the user to attach tags or electronic markers onto images

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

How Thinglink can be used to promote Judaic instruction and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators

Monday, August 20, 2012

How Thinglink can be used to promote instruction, including Judaic instruction, and for the training and mentoring of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators.

Friday, August 17, 2012

Introduction to Thinglink, an innovative web tool which enables the user to attach tags or electronic markers onto images

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