How Wisemapping 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 Wisemapping, 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 Wisemapping 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: Wisemapping can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Wisemapping?

Wisemapping is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Wisemapping located on the internet?

http://www.wisemapping.com/c/home.htm

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

• Click on the links below for resources explaining how Wisemapping can be used to promote learning in the traditional and virtual classroom:

• http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=10500
• http://theteachingwheel.blogspot.com/2012/01/wisemapping.html
• http://www.warrensburgr6.org/education/components/scrapbook/default.php?sectiondetailid=21725&
• http://newtech.coe.uh.edu/tool-name.cfm?toolid=117&toolname=WiseMapping
• http://mshansbiology.pbworks.com/w/page/43748278/WiseMapping
• http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2011/05/wise-mapping-great-mind-maps-creation.html
• http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2010/03/nine-tools-for-collaboratively-creating.html

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

Introduction to Wisemapping, 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 Wisemapping, 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 Wisemapping 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: Wisemapping can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Wisemapping?

Wisemapping is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Wisemapping located on the internet?

http://www.wisemapping.com/c/home.htm

Where can one find tutorials on how to use Wisemapping?

Click on the links below for tutorials on Wisemapping:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lVltMfiNPyQ
• http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2011/05/wise-mapping-great-mind-maps-creation.html

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

How Mindomo can be used to promote instruction in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom and for the mentoring/training of pre-service 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 Mindomo, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool, can be used to promote instruction in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom and for the mentoring/training of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators.

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

What is Mindomo?

Mindomo is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Mindomo located on the internet?

http://www.mindomo.com/

How Mindomo can be used to promote instruction in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom and for the mentoring/training of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators

Click on the links below and find resources describing how Mindomo can be used to promote learning in the Judaic Studies traditional and online classroom and for the staff development of Jewish educators:

• http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/visit-to-israel-0d5a353c5a8b42139dd6a8ae68f70b9d
• http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/4-main-beliefs-of-judaism-0b62a7d1e1c94b9b977c12e14b30b4c7
• http://www.mindomo.com/view?m=0dbf2326c3a74304a3fd70d8ac9406e3

On the next post we will begin our discussion on another brainstorming and mind mapping web tool, Wisemapping.   

How Mindomo 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 Mindomo, 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 Mindomo 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: Mindomo can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Mindomo?

Mindomo is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Mindomo located on the internet?

http://www.mindomo.com/

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

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

• http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/implementing-technology-in-the-classroom-2ea0a3f606014faf9bf4a3352352e036
• http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/classroom-technology-tools-27f333a5c0d54bceb4decddf88e54e09
• http://educationaltechnologyguy.blogspot.com/2012/03/mindomo-brainstorming-and-mindmapping.html
• http://www.bigclick.org/2008/07/mindomo-online-mind-mapping-for-everyone/
• http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=8178

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

Introduction to Mindomo, 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 Mindomo, 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 Mindomo 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: Mindomo can be used in a face to face and virtual classroom.

What is Mindomo?

Mindomo is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Mindomo located on the internet?

http://www.mindomo.com/

Where can one find tutorials on how to use Mindomo?

Click on the links below for tutorials on Mindomo:

• http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyiISHl1Ua8
• http://sustainable-mind-mapping-learning.wikispaces.com/Mindomo+Tutorial
• http://www.mindomo.com/mindmap/mindomo-tutorial-learn-by-doing-57885d9859e13b331edfdfac56e1b859

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

How Pearltrees can be used to promote learning in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom and for the mentoring and training 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 Pearltrees, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool can be used to promote learning in the Judaic Studies  blended learning classroom and for the mentoring and training of pre-service and in-service Jewish educators.

Note: For a more detailed explanation of Pearltrees click here.

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

What is Pearltrees?

Pearltrees is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Pearltrees located on the internet?

http://www.pearltrees.com/

How Pearltrees can be used to promote learning in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom and for the mentoring and training of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators

Click on the links below to find resources describing how Pearltrees can be used for both Judaic Studies instruction and the mentoring or training of Jewish educators:

• http://tinyurl.com/7nsuvye
• http://tinyurl.com/6vnbmub
• http://tinyurl.com/6tmcepq
• http://tinyurl.com/7nezvtc
• http://tinyurl.com/6wwax5h
• http://tinyurl.com/7s7hrc4
• http://tinyurl.com/87trm36
• http://tinyurl.com/83k8bb9

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

How Pearltrees, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool, can be used to promote learning 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 Pearltrees, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool can be used to promote learning in the blended learning classroom. 


Note: For a more detailed explanation of Pearltrees click here.

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

What is Pearltrees?

Pearltrees is a brainstorming and mapping web tool.

Where is  Pearltrees located on the internet?

http://www.pearltrees.com/

How Pearltrees, a brainstorming and mind mapping web tool,  can be used to promote learning in the blended learning classroom

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

• http://h30411.www3.hp.com/posts/1151582-Web_tool_of_the_month_Pearltrees
• http://misscockburn.blogspot.com/2012/02/pearltrees.html
• http://content.easybib.com/2012/03/20/an-introduction-to-pearltrees/
• http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2011/04/pearltrees-discover-organize-and-share.html
• http://tinyurl.com/7vrjxsm
• http://tinyurl.com/723q4za
• http://tinyurl.com/7kq2ane
• http://ltlatnd.wordpress.com/2011/06/02/review-of-pearltrees/

On the next post we will discuss how Pearltrees can be used to promote learning in the Judaic Studies blended learning classroom and for the mentoring and training of pre-service and in-service Judaic educators.