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This blog by Lisa Colton was originally posted on Darim’s blog JewPoint0.org Networks and network weavers are quickly becoming the hottest terms in Jewish life (and elsewhere). Deborah Fishman’s been doing a series of interviews with ‘network weavers’ on eJewishPhilanthropy, The AVI CHAI Foundation, The Schusterman Foundation, The Jim Joseph Foundation and others have beenRead more

This blog first appeared on “Raising Kvell” and is posted here with kind permission of the author, Esther Kustanowitz. I’m not the first aunt to think her nephew is awesome. But regardless of any bias that I might (or do) possess, I’ve come to appreciate the Inadvertent Philosopher who lives somewhere in my oldest nephew’s insatiablyRead more

Nicky Newfield discusses how there is a need right now for content relevant to children age 6-12 in interactive digital and engaging content, on the spiritual, philosophical and practical elements of prayer.

Hebrew literacy seems to be a universal “problem” area with children often leaving school not reading accurately or fluently. This can result in young adults leaving their religion as they are intimidated by the synagogue experience and expectations to be able to read fluently. Then there is the debate of whether Hebrew reading should beRead more

I read recently about Barry Joseph‘s games for learning and think it is valuable to be able to utilise existing technologies in the classroom. There are many programmes such as “VoiceThread” and “Games for Change” that are suitable for the older learner and can be adapted to suit Jewish educational purposes. The wave of technology exposure has become moreRead more

So why was I so interested in being part of a gathering of young South African innovators? In September last year a good friend of ours, Guy Lieberman met Seth Cohen from the Schusterman Foundation at a ROI gathering for young innovators. A discussion around bringing young Jewish Innovators together was born. Why was itRead more

Yeshiva University’s webinar in honour of the first Digital Learning Day, 1 February 2012 In honour of the first annual Digital Learning Day on February 1st, the YU School Partnership hosted a live webinar facilitated by Dr. Eliezer Jones, YU School Partnership’s Educational Technology Specialist along with Esther Feldman, The Lookstein Center for Jewish education’sRead more

A new initiative for schools in the UK at the moment is to encourage critical thinking and active learning. These schools can gain the accolade “thinking schools” by developing these skills. By educators slightly changing their roles from dispersing information to facilitating learning through independent research, magnificent achievements can be made. I visited a school in theRead more

I have just watched a fascinating talk on TED talks about the impact of self learning using digital technology and found the results simply astounding. “Where you have interest, you have education” – Author C Clarke – I cannot agree more. Once the students are motivated to learn the information pours in and memory retentionRead more

We will be exhibiting at the North American Jewish Day Schools conference at the Sheraton Hotel, 165 Courtland Street NE, Atlanta, Atlanta, GA from 15-17 January 2012. Please come by and meet us. We would love to hear what digital needs your school has and how we can work together with you to fulfill your needs. WeRead more