Friday, April 26, 2013

Edmodo

I see a lot of 8th graders using Edmodo these days! For those of you that don't know, Edmodo is is a social learning platform for teachers, students, and parents. It is commonly thought of as the Facebook of schools, as called by pupils and teachers alike.
Edmodo can be incorporated into classrooms through a variety of applications including Reading, Assignments, and Paper-studying. Current uses include posting assignments, creating polls for student responses, embedding video clips, create learning groups, post a quiz for students to take, and create a calendar of events and assignments. Students can also turn in assignments or upload assignments for their teachers to view and grade. Teachers can annotate the assignments directly in Edmodo to provide instant feedback.
Parents can also create parent accounts. Parent accounts allow parents to see their children's assignments and grades. Teachers can also send alerts to parents about school events, missed assignments, and other important messages through Edmodo. Teachers can generate printable class rosters. so if a teacher is going to have a substitute teacher in their classroom who needs a printed roster, they can print one from Edmodo account. Educators are finding creative ways to support student learning by using Edmodo as a place to post and critique one another’s literature analysis, collaborate with their peers, and post creative writing for an audience. If you would like an account, click the link at the bottom of the page!

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Educational Apps

How many of you have an Apple product like a iPad or an iPhone? Well, I bet you didn't know that the App Store has a section for education! Now, I know what you're thinking: Who wants to learn at home? Actually, some of these games are fun! In fact, some of the apps you play every day are educational! So, check it out,  see what you like, and then tell me about it! Click the link below!
http://www.apple.com/education/apps/

Friday, April 19, 2013

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

How many of you have seen/read the Hunger Games? Well, they are releasing a new movie! Check it out in theaters on November 22, 2013! THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE begins as Katniss Everdeen has returned home safe after winning the 74th Annual Hunger Games along with fellow tribute Peeta Mellark.   Winning means that they must turn around and leave their family and close friends, embarking on a "Victor's Tour" of the districts.  Along the way Katniss senses that a rebellion is simmering, but the Capitol is still very much in control as President Snow prepares the 75th Annual Hunger Games (The Quarter Quell) - a competition that could change Panem forever. THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE is directed by Francis Lawrence, and produced by Nina Jacobson's Color Force in tandem with producer Jon Kilik. The novel on which the film is based is the second in a trilogy that has over 50 million copies in print in the U.S. alone.

Wordle

Callen Woodard has made us a wordle based on the books Divergent and Insurgent! I hope you enjoy!

P.S. If you want to make one of your own, click the link below!
http://www.wordle.net/

Flocabulary

Mrs. Pearce (7th Grade Math Teacher) showed this to her students the other day! I believe it could be useful for children of all ages! Enjoy!

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

5th Grade Visit

Today the 5th grade came to tour the middle school! They got to meet their teachers, see their classrooms, see the Gym and the Art room, listen to the Band, and eat break like middle schoolers! Click the link below for pictures!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.327058434063517.1073741828.166292243473471&type=1

I Like Big Books!

One of Miss Kay's favs!

Saturday, April 13, 2013

7th Grade Leaf Project

Hey guys! I heard those seventh graders have been working hard on those leaf projects! But, I bet some of you are having trouble identifying them! Well, Coach Caldwell told me about an app that you can get for you iPod/iPhone/iPad to make it easier for you to identify your leaves called LeafSnap! Check it out on the App Store!
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/leafsnap/id430649829?mt=8
http://leafsnap.com/

Friday, April 12, 2013

Week in Review

Woo! TGIF! Anybody else with me? 7th grade completed their STI testing this week, so bravo to them! Also, 7th grade, don't forget to get to work on those leaf projects or you won't have time to press them! Peer Helpers also held their New Student Lunch today! It went well, and I think everyone had a good time! Speaking of Peer Helpers, don't forget to get your waivers signed for the Camp Victory Retreat! I also heard that the Band completed the Hunger Games this week! So, bravo to you too! Hope you all have a good weekend! I know I will!

Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Cup Song!

I've noticed through my many walks through the cafeteria that many girls are learning The Cup Song! If so, here is a tutorial! Enjoy!    

Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Beautiful Creatures

Our own Callen Woodard, 7th grader extrodinare, has been testing out some animoto! Check it out below!

The Secret Door

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