Flip Camera

The best selling video camera on the market is not a Sony or a Canon.  It is the Flip Video camera from Pure Digital.  Have you ever used one of these before?  You can record video and dump your videos into the computer easily with the built-in usb plug.

The Flip Camera can be used to put videos in your upcoming Glogster project. Can you think of ways that you could use this for other projects at school?  Be sure to share your thoughts in the comments section. 

Do you have a video that recorded using Flip Ultra HD? If so, then it is recorded in .mp4 format (commonly used for iPods). You will need to convert that video to .avi format. Once it is converted, you will be able to import your video to Moviemaker so you can edit it or add clips together.

Click HERE for instructions on how to use WinFF to convert your video.

 

Learn Proper Keyboarding Technique!

Click here to start Dance Mat Typing!

October Sky

7th Graders who returned their 4th term interims signed and a permission slip will watch the movie October Sky.  October Sky follows the life of high school student Homer Hickham and the "Rocket Boys."  Homer and his friends use some math skills, hard work, and ingenuity to teach themselves how to build a successful rocket.  This leads them to some negative attention, but ultimately rewards them with a successful science fair entry.

Homer and the boys wanted to quit several times, but they were encouraged by their teacher, Miss Riley, to keep working at it.  They were inspired to do something they never thought was possible.

Have you ever had a teacher inspire you like Miss Riley?    Post a story in the comments about a teacher who had a positive impact in your life.

Nada Brahma is coming to WMS!

The World Music Concert

“A musical party with a message. Nada Brahma stirs up a whirlwind of song and audience fun.”
Smithsonian Associates Discovery Theatre, Washington DC

Sharing valuable insight into the music, instruments, and wisdom from many ethnic traditions that have fueled the ‘world music’ genre, Nada Brahma takes its audience on an inspiring journey through world cultures.

Multiculturalism plays an important role in today’s education. One of the most effective ways to experience foreign cultures is through the universal language of music and dance. Nada Brahma teaches what we can learn from other cultures. They share valuable lessons to enhance our own lives while building respect and creating peace in today’s rapidly changing world.

Click here to hear samples from Nada Brahma's world music albums.

WMS Students Go To New Midway Elementary!

7th Grade students from Mr. Haines' class at Walkersville Middle School visited 4th Grade students at New Midway Elementary School on May 21st.  The Technology field trip was a smashing success as 7th grade students were able to help 4th grade students make a Glog, or digital poster, about their recent field trip to Annapolis. 

If you were a 7th grader who went on this trip, please post your thoughts about the trip in the comments section.  4th graders from New Midway are welcome to post your thoughts or questions in the comments section as well using Ms. Bickford's instructions.

Click here if you want to see a video about the 4th grade trip to Annapolis.

 

Mathemagician Arthur Benjamin

Get out your calculator before you watch this video!  Then post your thoughts in the comments section.

Scholar Ladies