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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.
missemily18

Jewish Family Life - Parenting Advice & Perspectives - Kveller - 0 views

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education parenting Jewish life family engagement

shared by missemily18 on 30 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • missemily18 on 30 Jul 13
     
    Kveller is a community of contemporary Jews who are interested in adding a Jewish twist to their parenting. They blend historical & cultural mainstays with progressive and forward-thinking perspectives.
Deborah Nagler

Crap Detection 101 - 1 views

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Internet Web 2.0 research

shared by Deborah Nagler on 08 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Deborah Nagler on 08 Jul 13
     
    Howard Rheingold speaks about how to know if a Web-based source is reliable.
  • Eliyahu Krigel on 25 Jul 13
     
    I like that term Crap Detection. Literacy is so important. Not everything you read or see on the web is true. Haha. Seriously though, he makes a good point about the site that mentions MLK that is really a white supremecy site. I also feel like I have to be very careful when I send out links to parents to check out. I do this in all my mass emails because it's a good way to continue the discussion and learning. But one time I sent out a youtube video and in the comment section there were some bad words. So important to scroll to the bottom. Another time one of my teachers was using this site to get prayers off of but then realized it was a Jews for Jesus site that was cloaked as a Jewish site. Oye. She was mortified. So important to know how to detect crap! Especially when you can't smell the screen but have to dig a little deeper with your eyes.
Deborah Nagler

7 Fun Ways to Use QR Codes In Education - 1 views

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websites

shared by Deborah Nagler on 24 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Deborah Nagler on 24 Jul 13
     
    QR Codes Quick Response are so fun to integrate in classroom. Quick Response codes are bar codes with information. QR Codes can include contact information, websites, text, SMS, pictures and so much more. My students absolutely love using these in their activities. Here are some ways to Integrate QR Codes in Your Lessons 1.
  • Eliyahu Krigel on 25 Jul 13
     
    These are very useful. I love the scavenger hunt idea. Also, in the comments, there was this great suggestion of having students write book reports or reviews and put the QR codes in the books in the library like a local book review. Another idea would be to put a QR code on each door of the school building and tie the curriculum the students are learning with the code. Or when the parents come and pick up at their child's home room, they swipe the QR code and get an update on their child, what was done today in class, and any other information needed.
Adara B

The Jewish Week - 0 views

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special education day school

shared by Adara B on 29 Jul 13 - No Cached
  • Adara B on 29 Jul 13
     
    A special needs Jewish day school is in the works for NYC, would be the first pluralistic special education Jewish day school in the country. Not an inclusion model, but meets the needs of parents who prefer a program tailored for special education
babscohn

Judaism & Jewish Life - My Jewish Learning - 0 views

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jewish education classroom collaboration

shared by babscohn on 30 Jul 13 - Cached
  • missemily18 on 30 Jul 13
     
    This site is designed to help visitors explore Jewish Life and Judaism through their trans-denominational website of information. Sometimes I send links to parents so they can learn more about the rituals their children are eploring.
  • babscohn on 29 Jan 15
     
    Explore Jewish Life and Judaism at My Jewish Learning, a trans-denominational website of information about Judaism. Visit us today! Great resource for many kinds of topics.
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