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Project Based Learning's time has come. The experience of thousands of teachers across all grade levels and subject areas, backed by research, confirms that PBL is an effective and enjoyable way to learn. Why are so many educators across the United States and around the world interested in this teaching method?

Ron Berger is the Chief Program Officer of this organization and this website is chock full of information and student work from project-based learning in a network of schools. Videos of EL core practices can be found at: www.vimeo.com/channels/corepractices

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A place for Jewish educators to discuss issues and share resources and approaches related to teaching Hebrew in Jewish supplementary education.

Joan, what are the features of the Hebrew Project-(what's on the web site) and-how might this help you in your teaching?

There was a great deal of information on the website, but a few specific things from the reading struck me. One is to devote more "time on task" to the Hebrew reading and allow students more time to decode, read to one another, and read to the group. Also, with teaching siddur based Hebrew, students need the opportunity to practice it in real settings, such as an in class tefillah service. Also, it is important for students to practice at home with parents. So, I might provide transliteration of prayers or have parents use an on line program for the prayers, assuming they are not Hebrew readers.

Great resource for students to understand various concepts of group work such as Brainstorming, Interview Techniques, Building Consensus, etc.

Great project by students for students based on the film "Pay It Forward"

A compilation of links of Judaic resources that helps teachers create web-based learning materials that can be used by students.

A nonprofit education research and development center in Israel focused on content development, technology and pedagogy, professional development, and evaluation, coupled with guiding values of professionalism, innovation, social responsibility and a service oriented outlook. "The major comprehensive resource for ICT based educational materials and innovation in the State of Israel."

The website offers a search engine so teachers and parents can locate Jewish books based on ages, themes and values.

JewishPrograms.org is a family of web-based programs created by JDC Paris International Community Development. Here you will find content developed especially to enhance your programming and practices as well as your professional skills and knowledge. Enjoy visiting each of the sites and sharing them with your colleagues and community!

I came across this list of technology resources almost by accident but found that it added to the apps and resources that we have been exploring. I thought that it was helpful to have them categorized and organized in a way that grouped together applications based on their function, much like we have discussed in our class sessions. This list addresses the level of technology our students are experiencing in their daily lives and allows Jewish Educators to better implement technology in the classroom.