I hope everyone is having a wonderful school year so far! As many of you know, I am no longer a "Classroom" teacher, rather, I am a Technology Coach for the teachers in Holmdel and I am also working with the Voyager students. I am no longer updating this blog, but I have started a new blog for students called, CoolSitesFromSchool.com. I will be posting fun, educational games for students to help them review what is being taught in school or to just enrich their learning. Feel free to sign up and receive email updates whenever I post new games and articles!
Hope to see all of you around the school soon!!
Love,
Mrs. MacConnell
Sunday, October 16, 2011
Monday, August 8, 2011
Justin Bieber Alert!
I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer! I know I am!
I saw this website, and thought it was very cool to see all of these famous people talk about how science has been so important to them! I especially like Jack Black's video but the Justin Bieber one is pretty good too! :)
The website is promoting a show that will be on ABC on August 14th @7 pm. The show is a celebration of Science and Technology and the students who competed in this year's USFirst Robotics Tournament. Take a minute to watch the video below all about it.
Enjoy the rest of your summer and I will see you all soon!
:) Mrs. MacConnell
Thursday, June 30, 2011
BrainPop Games are Live!
Game Up!
Yay!! BrainPop has finally released the games that some of you helped me test in Beta! Game Up is BrainPop's new educational game section. Both games that we tested are now live as well as many others that are really fun. Check out the Branches of Power game and the Battleship Numberline!
Go outside and enjoy the summer weather, but definitely try Game Up when you come inside to cool off!
Friday, June 24, 2011
Pottermore
JK Rowling is giving back to all her fans with Pottermore. It won't be available until October, but a few lucky people will be able to view the site before anyone else. Log on July 31st to find out more, but until then go to http://www.pottermore.com/ to watch a video about the new website and to sign up to be notified when it becomes live! Even a Muggle like me cannot wait for this site!!!
Ten Marks for Summer Math Practice
I hope everyone is enjoying the beginning of your summer vacation!
I wanted to share something I am doing with my daughter this summer. Ten Marks is a PAID website where your child can go for math practice over the summer. The goal of the summer program is to refresh the math topics covered this past year, and preview what’s to come next year – helping students build up their math skills for fall success. Students are assigned 3-4 worksheets each week, each with 10 problems. Each interactive worksheet has hints and video lessons, which help them refresh what they know, and learn what they don’t. The site also provides hints (up to 3 per question) if they get stuck on a problem. The basic plan is only $39 for a 3 month subscription. I like it because Carleigh (my daughter) can do it when it works for us - before the beach, after, if she wakes up early. She doesn't need me to be there to do it. Ten Marks sends a weekly report on her progress which helps me gauge where her strengths and weaknesses are. If you try it, let me know how you like it.
Have a great summer!!
I wanted to share something I am doing with my daughter this summer. Ten Marks is a PAID website where your child can go for math practice over the summer. The goal of the summer program is to refresh the math topics covered this past year, and preview what’s to come next year – helping students build up their math skills for fall success. Students are assigned 3-4 worksheets each week, each with 10 problems. Each interactive worksheet has hints and video lessons, which help them refresh what they know, and learn what they don’t. The site also provides hints (up to 3 per question) if they get stuck on a problem. The basic plan is only $39 for a 3 month subscription. I like it because Carleigh (my daughter) can do it when it works for us - before the beach, after, if she wakes up early. She doesn't need me to be there to do it. Ten Marks sends a weekly report on her progress which helps me gauge where her strengths and weaknesses are. If you try it, let me know how you like it.
Have a great summer!!
Here is a video about the program from the Ten Marks website:
Sunday, June 12, 2011
MATH FAIR 2011
On June 9th and 10th the boys and girls in my Honors Math classes presented their Math Fair projects to family and fellow Indian Hill students. Preparation for the Fair started weeks ago when each student pair was given a different problem to solve. They worked very hard to solve the problem first by themselves - then with their partner. From there, the pairs made up their own problem based on the original problem I had given them. If that wasn't enough, they then made a really hard extension problem using the same strategy that was used to solve the original problem. Next, all of their creative juices started to flow as they thought of a theme, presentation, manipulatives, prizes, coaching techniques....the list goes on!!
I couldn't be prouder of my students and how the Math Fair turned out.
Please enjoy the movie below of some of the highlights of the fair!
Monday, May 30, 2011
Newark Boys Choir
On Tuesday, May 31st, the boys and girls of Indian Hill will be treated to a wonderful performance of the Newark Boys Choir. We are all very excited and realize what a privilege it is to have them at our school. In Music class, the students have been learning about the Newark Boys Choir and have been asked to wear their "Concert Best" clothes to school tomorrow.
Looking forward to a wonderful performance!
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