How Story Jumper can be used to promote instruction 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 Story Jumper, a story or book creation web tool, can be used to promote instruction in the 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 Story Jumper 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: Story Jumper can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Story Jumper?

Story Jumper is a story or book creation web tool.

Where is  Story Jumper located on the internet?

www.storyjumper.com

How Story Jumper can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom

Click on the links below to find resources describing how Story Jumper can be used to promote learning in the traditional and virtual classroom:

• www.storyjumper.com/main/classroom
• www.storyjumper.com/school
• www.storyjumper.com/main/teacher

On the next post we will discuss another story and book creation web tool, Little Write Brain.

Introduction to Story Jumper, a story or book creation web tool

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 Story Jumper, a story or book creation web tool. 

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 Story Jumper 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: Story Jumper can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Story Jumper?

Story Jumper is a story or book creation web tool.

Where is  Story Jumper located on the internet?

www.storyjumper.com

Where can one find tutorials on how to use Story Jumper?

Click on the links below to find tutorials on using Story Jumper:

• www.youtube.com/watch?v=DPRjr2aijzM
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=-EiLsktwLfE
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtSLgYcdfWg
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeYSCNbT--g
• www.storyjumper.com/book/create
• www.youtube.co/watch?v=qL2hhHiOFek
• www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcLo4tvmxks

On the next post we will discuss how Story Jumper can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom.

Introduction to XMind, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool

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 XMind, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool. 

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

What is XMind?

XMind is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  XMind located on the internet?

http://www.xmind.net/

Where can one find tutorials on how to use XMind?

Click on the links below to find tutorials on using XMind:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ao5GakiCsqk
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PTIFF8bzWsk
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aiRzX2LO7Y
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gUMUwcMbTz0&feature=relmfu
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9IsikJr1cOM&feature=relmfu
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuXi8sB_xIo&feature=relmfu
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aKYmxOsddoY&feature=relmfu
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ev3wuoGjzc&feature=relmfu
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ev3wuoGjzc&feature=relmfu

On the next post we will discuss how XMind can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom.

How XMind can be used to promote instruction 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 XMind, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool, can be used to promote instruction in the  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 XMind 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: XMind can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is XMind?

XMind is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  XMind located on the internet?

http://www.xmind.net/

How XMind can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom

Click on the links below to find resources describing how XMind can be used in the traditional and virtual classroom:

• http://teachweb2.wikispaces.com/Xmind
• http://www.xmind.net/share/janmac60/the-collaborative-classroom/
• http://www.xmind.net/share/titleupz/smart-classroom-smart-board/
• http://www.xmind.net/share/twillsheep/enriching-classroom-discourse-planning-for-and-asking-stra/

On the next post we will discuss new story and book creation web tools. The first one we will explore is Story Jumper.

How ThinkGraph can be used to promote instruction 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 ThinkGraph, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool, can be used to promote instruction in the 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 ThinkGraph 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: ThinkGraph can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is ThinkGraph?

ThinkGraph is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  ThinkGraph located on the internet?

http://www.thinkgraph.com/english/index.htm

How ThinkGraph can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom

Click on the links below and find resources describing how ThinkGraph can be used to promote learning in the traditional and virtual classroom:

• http://softwareforlearning.tki.org.nz/Products/Think-Graph
• http://www.learningreviews.com/Learning-Tools.html?limit=5&page=54
• http://www.nursingcenter.com/library/JournalArticle.asp?Article_ID=613007

On the next post we will discuss another brainstorming and mind-maping web tool, XMind.

Introduction to ThinkGraph, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool

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 ThinkGraph, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool. 

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

What is ThinkGraph?

ThinkGraph is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  ThinkGraph located on the internet?

http://www.thinkgraph.com/english/index.htm

Where can one find a tutorial on how to use ThinkGraph?

Click here for a tutorial on using ThinkGraph. 

On the next post we will discuss how ThinkGraph can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom.

Introduction to Free Mind, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool

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 Free Mind, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool. 

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 Free Mind 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: Free Mind can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Free Mind?

Free Mind is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Free Mind located on the internet?

http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

Where can one find tutorials on how to use Free Mind?

Click on the links below for tutorials on Free Mind:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grut_2cardM
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_bf0474JIjc
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fgw3HUXsqyk
• http://www.5min.com/Video/How-to-Use-FreeMind-161787234
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jMdwouFJG3E
• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsiwD4NMR68

On the next post we will discuss how Free Mind can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom.

How Free Mind can be used to promote instruction 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  Free Mind, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool, can be used to promote instruction in the 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 Free Mind 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: Free Mind can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Free Mind?

Free Mind is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Free Mind located on the internet?

http://freemind.sourceforge.net/wiki/index.php/Main_Page

How Free Mind can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom

Click on the links below to find resources for how to use Free Mind to promote learning in the traditional and virtual classroom:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grut_2cardM
• http://mtk12sp11a.wordpress.com/2011/02/04/an-example-of-freemind-in-the-classroom/
• http://learningthroughdigitalmedia.net/mind-mapping-inside-and-outside-of-the-classroom
• http://www.yhgfl.net/Resources/Curriculum-resources/Free-Software/Curriculum/FreeMind
• http://aschool-us.blogspot.com/2009/11/freemind-in-classroom.html
• http://askbobtheteacher.com/blog/freemind-tutorials
• http://tinyurl.com/7nv9wam
• http://teslbyisabelbp.blogspot.com/2012/02/mind-maps.html

On the next post we will discuss another brainstorming and mind-mapping web tool, ThinkGraph.

How Wridea can be used to promote instruction 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  Wridea, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool, can be used to promote instruction in the 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 Wridea 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: Wridea can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Wridea?

Wridea is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Wridea located on the internet?

http://wridea.com/

How Wridea can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom

Click on the links below and find resources describing how Wridea can be used to promote learning in the traditional and virtual classroom.

• http://tinyurl.com/7a27ddz
• http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2011/04/wridea-best-way-to-manage-your-ideas.html
• http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10intriguingtools/wridea/
• http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=12695

On the next post we will discuss another brainstorming and mind mapping web tool,  Free Mind.

Introduction to Wridea, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool

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 Wridea, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool. 

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

What is Wridea?

Wridea is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Wridea located on the internet?

http://wridea.com/

Where can one find tutorials on how to use Wridea?

Click on the links below for tutorials on Wridea:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk1wzFzA4kI
• http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2011/04/wridea-best-way-to-manage-your-ideas.html
• http://www.knowledgenetworklearning.net/tools/10intriguingtools/wridea/

On the next post we will discuss how Wridea can be used to promote instruction in the blended learning classroom.