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Erin Hirsh

Going iPhone-less: Camps trying to ban gadgets while embracing technology | Jewish Tele... - 1 views

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mixed messages about tech and camp

shared by Erin Hirsh on 20 Jul 13 - No Cached
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      Erin Hirsh on 20 Jul 13
       
      Why does screen time seem diametrically opposed to the values of camp? Is this a false dichotomy? What messages are camps like this communicating to children about technology? I wish we were searching for a way to help kids use screentime in moderation year-round . . . that would seem like a great gift to our children and community to me.
  • Yvonne Webber on 24 Jul 13
     
    My children are all attending Camp Ramah in California and they are not allowed to use technology at camp either! (iPhones, cell phones, game bos, etc) They do have camper mail that parents email to the camp and the camp prints out. Their technological offerings are limited. This article does raise an interesting point. When we go camping as a family, we have ano technology rule as well. It is a time to connect as a family without the distractions of the outside world. Perhaps that is the goal of the summer camps as well. Thanks for posting this article!
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  • ikatro23 on 24 Jul 13
     
    I used to work at sleep away camp and I completely understand having the kids disconnect from technology for the summer, while at camp. If there is a serious issue, their counselors and the administration staff have direct contact with the camper's parents. Also, if they have access to a phone and a problem occurs with another camper, they will call home and complain to their parents and say they want to come home. By the time the parent reaches the camp and staff has had a chance to talk to the camper, the issue has been resolved already. This is especially true for middle school students who are constantly having "fights" with their friends. This has happened to me! Kol Ha'Kavod to the camps for not giving in to letting kids have electronics!
  • Eliyahu Krigel on 25 Jul 13
     
    My two kids are at Ramah Outdoor Adventure in CO right now. I miss them so much. One more week. They have a similar policy. Now onto to the topic: I've also worked at camp before (Ramah and Camp Thunderbird) and we also didn't allow screens. The exception that Ramah makes though is for kids who have their bar and bat mitzvah training. They can use their screens for that. And they also told us the kids could have an MP3 player and listen to soft music if they needed to in order to fall asleep. It's very true that the phones would be abused at camp like mentioned above. I think I also could see the need to have like 12 IPads at camp for a special video making elective. It's not that the technology is inherently bad or something to always shy away from. For me, the technology ban is so the kids can connect with nature and not have anything holding them back like mentioned by Yvonne. Every year I lead a b'nai mitzvah camping trip at our Synagogue and I tell parents it's fine with me if the kids bring their screens, we just limit the time they can use them. But if it breaks, it's on them. One time a camper brought an expensive screen with them and it broke and I said oh well, that's what happens in the woods. While on the theme of screens: When my kids at home overstep their lines or are not the nicest to each other or whatever (they are really good kids), they get their screens taken away. We don't say no TV, because then they go to the IPad, or the computer, so we just say no screens period when they overstep. I do think this is an important topic though and but would like to see ways camp can integrate technology more. It's pretty cool I think that I can email my kids every day and look at pictures of them every day on photobucket. Thanks for the conversation!
  • Yvonne Webber on 25 Jul 13
     
    Eliyahu, I am not sure how old your kids are, but we find it difficult to take away screens because our two oldest (15 and 17) have many of their school books, assignments, projects, etc on their tablets! It can become tricky. We do limit xbox, game time, movie time, etc, but the absolute no screen time becomes too difficult and therefore takes much more monitoring if they have overstepped the bounds!
  • Eliyahu Krigel on 25 Jul 13
     
    Good point Yvonne. My kids are 12 and 8. As they get older, you're totally right that it really isn't realistic and hard to monitor. Saying no to every screen, especially if they have homework to do on it. That would be like shooting yourself in the foot and no one likes to do that! And even though screens are limited at camp, at least at ROA, the counselors can go to the staff lounge and log in when they have time at night to do so.
Deborah Nagler

How Students Develop Online Learning Skills - 1 views

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Distance learning

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  • Deborah Nagler on 08 Jul 13
     
    More and more, adult learners are finding the convenience and flexibility of online learning a match for their learning goals and busy lifestyles. Online degree programs, courses, and virtual universities targeting adult learners have proliferated in the past decade.
  • Eliyahu Krigel on 25 Jul 13
     
    I agree with this statement in this article: "Online discussions with fellow students and the instructor are central to the learning experience." In the 5 C's, this would be all about collaboration, connectivity, and communication. If it's and art project, you could through creative expression in there too. If specific questions are asked too, customization would be the next step too. Having our class last night and yesterday afternoon really helped me see the big picture of where we are headed in this summer course. Surfing can be isolating, as can teaching, so the more we can increase communication with real people the better. I just signed up for a free quote from a car insurance deal online and not three minutes later, my cell phone rings with a service agent trying to get my business. How efficient is that...but kind of creepy too!
Joshua Gischner

Playing Games With Jewish Education - 0 views

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online gaming Jewish education youth thejewishweek

shared by Joshua Gischner on 26 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Joshua Gischner on 26 Jul 13
     
    If kids love online gaming, why not connect it with their Jewish education?
Joshua Gischner

Exodus! 40 Hours of Service for 40 Years in the Desert program from the Religious Actio... - 0 views

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passover pesach tikkun olam exodus service project education

shared by Joshua Gischner on 26 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Joshua Gischner on 26 Jul 13
     
    Check this out! A way to connect service projects with Passover! A must read program.
Lisa Vendeland

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collaboration connections drawing

shared by Lisa Vendeland on 02 Aug 13 - No Cached
  • Lisa Vendeland on 02 Aug 13
     
    Cool and fun tool for older kids or adults to use.
Lisa Vendeland

Finding a Jewish Path After College, Before Kids » UJA-Federation of New York - 0 views

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post college jewish education _ connections

shared by Lisa Vendeland on 26 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Lisa Vendeland on 26 Jul 13
     
    Fits into my summer research topic for Gratz 2013
missemily18

Passover Videos - 1 views

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Jewish Tech Education Pesach Music Movies

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  • missemily18 on 25 Jul 13
     
    I use clips from this playlist with my students and families to teach and celebrate Passover. There is a wide variety of types of videos, I use different ones with different ages, but I share this link with the families, many times I hear that they share their favorites at their Seder!
  • Eliyahu Krigel on 25 Jul 13
     
    Nice pesach video. I especially like the bling twinkle in that guys tooth around 3:48. How fun. Very good quality video too. Music helps people instantly connect. It levels the bar and makes the experience something everyone can really get into. I bet after seeing this video, families would be more willing to share their funny stories about their Seder. This kind of set induction helps break the ice and it's a fun way to start or deepend the discussion. I also use these types of videos too and they are very worth while. Thanks for sharing!
Deborah Nagler

Mozilla webmaker teaching page - 0 views

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creative canvass

shared by Deborah Nagler on 18 Aug 13 - No Cached
  • Deborah Nagler on 18 Aug 13
     
    I am often newly amazed at the mushrooming capacity of the Web. I found this by following a link on the opening page of Firefox. Their tag-line is create and connect,
dinamaiben

Jewish Education | Facing History and Ourselves - 0 views

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jewish education collaboration classroom

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  • dinamaiben on 01 Feb 15
     
    Jewish Education Program Since 1990, our Jewish Education Program has worked with educators and young people to connect the past to the present. Through the integration of history and ethics, this program promotes an understanding of how Jewish values can inspire students to combat prejudice with compassion and indifference with participation.
ctureff

Sinai and Sunna - Moving Torah - 0 views

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Peace Partnership Muslim Jewish

shared by ctureff on 02 Feb 15 - No Cached
  • ctureff on 02 Feb 15
     
    This is a great organization that really helps students to connect to the weekly parasha through movement. They also do wonderful work with Jewish/Muslim relations.
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