Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Blendspace with Tankersley today!

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Monday, December 2, 2013

Powtoon - 8th Grade ELA Tuesday-Friday


Today you are going to learn a great new technology tool - Powtoon!
     - Login into Connect and then click on the HallConnect icon to get to your Google Drive


















    Basics of Powtoon

    Powtoon Tutorial Videos (about 1 minute each)
    Mini Tutorial 1: Basics - http://youtu.be/W66vHZpzjN8
    Mini Tutorial 2: Library - http://youtu.be/-Xbk0NZmS7s
    Mini Tutorial 3: Timeline - http://youtu.be/kyPyQVWGZKg
    Mini Tutorial 4: More Timeline - http://youtu.be/LU3A5yoE67w
    Mini Tutorial 5: Even More Timeline - http://youtu.be/ruxnNMEx8IM
    Mini Tutorial 6: Slide Panel - http://youtu.be/rGpWJm31k1I
    Mini Tutorial 7: More Slide Panel - http://youtu.be/yapdqQzlcSw
    Mini Tutorial 8: Menu Panel - http://youtu.be/A2QB5VyvKuY
    Mini Tutorial 9: More Menu Panel - http://youtu.be/ZalBd2VQt48
    Powtoon Sound Manager - http://youtu.be/9kXzyI9rX9Q


    A sample PowToon by Mrs. Parker!
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    Tuesday, October 29, 2013

    Powtoon & Thinglink in Grade Level with Teachers on Wednesday

    Example Powtoon:



    Example Thinglink:

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    Friday, October 25, 2013

    EHMS Book Fair

    Our EHMS Library Learning Commons will be hosting a book fair this coming week Monday, October 28-Friday, November 1. All students will visit the book fair with their Language Arts class. 

    The schedule will be as follows:
    • 6th grade ELA -Monday (Grizzle & Shirley) /Tuesday (Lewis)
    • 7th Grade ELA -Tuesday (Bates) /Wednesday (Bradshaw & Nix)
    • 8th grade ELA -Thursday (Webb & Poole)/Friday (Godwin)
    • Other Language Arts classes—ask your Language Arts teacher for your day
    Parents can purchase books through our online book fair at http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/easthallmiddleschool through November 9. Thank you for your support of our library programs.


    Espanol
    Nuestra biblioteca será la anfitriona de una feria de libro la semana que viene de Lunes, 28 de octubre a viernes 1 de noviembre. Todos los estudiantes visitarán la feria de libros con su clase de Lenguaje. El horario será de la siguiente manera:
    • 6 º grado ELA Lunes (Grizzle y Shirley) / Martes (Lewis)
    • 7 º Grado ELA Martes (Bates) / miércoles (Bradshaw y Nix)
    • 8 º grado ELA jueves (Webb & Poole) / Viernes (Godwin)
    • Otras clases de Lenguaje, pregunte a su profesor de Lenguaje para su día.

    Los padres pueden comprar libros a través de nuestra feria de libros en línea en http://bookfairs.scholastic.com/homepage/easthallmiddleschool hasta el 9 de noviembre

    Gracias por su apoyo a nuestros programas de la biblioteca
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    Wednesday, October 23, 2013

    Voicethread with Mrs. Bradshaw's 6th Period today


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    Tuesday, October 22, 2013

    Welcome to the Learning Commons Ms. Bates' Classes!

    Today you will learn more about Google Docs for creating, sharing, and collaborating for documents and presentations using Google Docs and Google Slides.




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    Thursday, October 17, 2013

    Welcome Ms. Allison's Classes to the Learning Commons

    Welcome 7th and 8th grade Chorus Classes!

    Today you will be learning about the great tech tool Voicethread.

    You will use Voicethread to create and share your Artist Spotlight Presentations.

    Please see below the handout directions for accessing Voicethread through HallConnect.




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    Thursday, October 3, 2013

    Welcome Ms. Moore's classes to the Learning Commons


    Today you are going to learn a great new technology tool - Powtoon!
    • Creating a Math Commercial in Google Slides or Powtoon
       - Login into Connect and then click on the HallConnect icon to get to your Google Drive
       - Once you have created your math commercial, upload it to Voicethread by selecting the Voicethread Link in Ms. Moore's Hall Connect course.


      Basics of Powtoon

      A sample PowToon by Mrs. Parker!
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      Wednesday, October 2, 2013

      October Featured Book of the Month: Scorpio Races by By Maggie Stiefvater

      Find it in the
      EHMS Learning Commons
      F STI
      Nineteen-year-old returning champion Sean Kendrick competes against Puck Connolly, the first girl ever to ride in the annual Scorpio Races, both trying to keep hold of their dangerous water horses long enough to make it to the finish line. 

      Lexile: 840L

      Discussion Guide




      More books by Maggie Stiefvater at EHMS Learning Commons
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      Wednesday, September 11, 2013

      September's Featured Book - Slated by Teri Terry

      Coming Soon to EHMS Library Learning Commons
      Kyla has been Slated—her memory and personality erased as punishment for committing a crime she can’t remember. The government has taught her how to walk and talk again, given her a new identity and a new family, and told her to be grateful for this second chance that she doesn’t deserve. It’s also her last chance—because they’ll be watching to make sure she plays by their rules.
       
      Lexile: HL530L



      For more details on Slated click here. 
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      Thursday, September 5, 2013

      Welcome 6th Grade Science Classes to the Learning Commons!

      6th grade science classes will be visiting the Library Learning Commons today and tomorrow to explore 3 different digital resources available through the Learning Commons.  These resources focus on the sun's effect on weather 6th grade science standards.

      S6E3. Students will recognize the significant role of water in earth processes.

      a.       Explain that a large portion of the Earth’s surface is water, consisting of oceans, rivers, lakes, underground water, and ice.

      b.       Relate various atmospheric conditions to stages of the water cycle.



      S6E4. Students will understand how the distribution of land and oceans affects climate and weather.

      a.       Demonstrate that land and water absorb and lose heat at different rates and explain the resulting effects on weather patterns.

      b.       Relate unequal heating of land and water surfaces to form large global wind systems and weather events such as tornados and thunderstorms.

      c.        Relate how moisture evaporating from the oceans affects the weather patterns and weather events such as hurricanes.



      S6E6. Students will describe various sources of energy and with their uses and conservation.

      a.       Explain the role of the sun as the major source of energy and its relationship to wind and water energy.

      b.       Identify renewable and nonrenewable resources.
       





      Station 1: FollettShelf - EBook
      Weather and Climate
      ·   Go to FollettShelf (linked from the EHMS homepage under Learning Commons)

      ·   Search and find the book “Weather and Climate”

      ·   View pages 8-9 and 20-21. See from your homeroom teacher handout for more directions.


      Station 2: Safari Montage - Video

      Real World Science: Weather and Climate
      ·         Go to SafariMontage (linked from the EHMS homepage under Learning Commons)

      ·         Search and find the video “Real World Science: Weather and Climate”


      ·         Play video Chapter 3 and 4.  See from your homeroom teacher handout for more directions.


      Station 3: Galileo - Article

      Let's Explore Science: Solar Energy
      ·         Go to Galileo (linked from the EHMS homepage under Learning Commons)
      o   Password: see media specialist
      ·         Select “Databases A-Z”
      ·         Select “S”
      ·         Select “SIRS Discoverer”
      ·         Search and find the Article “Let's Explore Science: Solar Energy”
      ·         Read the article. See from your homeroom teacher handout for more directions.
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      Thursday, August 29, 2013

      HallCo Teachers Can Now Earn PLU's through HallConnect PL Courses



      Teachers – You can now enroll yourself in Professional Learning Courses for PLU in HallConnect!

      ·         Enrolling in HallConnect PL courses
      o   Login @ http://connect.hallco.org  and click on the HallConnect tile
      o   Once you are in HallConnect, select “Professional Learning” from the blue banner at the top of the screen to view the Professional Learning Courses you can choose from to enroll in.
      ·         Just click on “Enroll” for the course you wish to take.  Or you can click on the Course Name first to view more details about the course.



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