Category Archives: video
4th Grade Virginia Regions Videos
Fourth graders at Holladay Elementary have been learning about the regions of Virginia and their products (VS.10b) in Social Studies. Since Ms. Rivara let me know that she wants to do more video projects with her class this year, I taught them how to use WeVideo to create short movies about the regions of Virginia….
Reading Olympics Raps
Every year Ms. Teague, the librarian at Holladay Elementary, hosts a Reading Olympics competition for 4th and 5th grade students. The students have to read at least five books from the book list by March, then they compete in the Olympics by answering questions about the books with their teams. You can learn more about…
Techapalooza 2016
Every August we host an elementary technology conference here in Henrico, Virginia. This year it was called Techapalooza, and it had a music festival theme. We had a full day of presentations by fantastic educators sharing how they use technology in their classrooms. There were also food trucks, great door prizes, and DJs spinning summer-vibe…
Techapalooza 2016
Every August we host an elementary technology conference here in Henrico, Virginia. This year it was called Techapalooza, and it had a music festival theme. We had a full day of presentations by fantastic educators sharing how they use technology in their classrooms. There were also food trucks, great door prizes, and DJs spinning summer-vibe…
Laburnum Enters Local Video Contest
Students at Laburnum Elementary have been working hard on a video for the annual Michael & Son Jingle Contest. Michael and Son is a plumbing/remodeling company that offers cash prizes to area schools that create a video featuring their jingle, “If you can’t we can, Michael and Son.” Ms. Allison, the music teacher at Laburnum,…
5th Grade Sound Movie
Ms. Allison, the music teacher at Laburnum Elementary, wanted to make an educational music video with her fifth grade students. She knew they were studying sound (SOL5.2) in science, and she also knew that singing is an excellent way to improve learning and recall information (see also this article). So she wrote a song with […] Continue reading
4th Grade Famous Virginians Come to Life!
Fourth graders at Davis Elementary have been learning about famous Virginians in the 20th century (VS.9d), so today we brought them to life with the magic of technology! First the students decided whether they wanted to work in groups or alone. This project, like any project that uses an online tool, goes a lot smoother […] Continue reading
4th Grade Review Videos
Fourth graders at Davis Elementary have been reviewing for upcoming end-of-the-year tests, so today students in Ms. White’s class helped each other by preparing review videos on various topics. First the they decided whether they wanted to work in groups or alone. This project actually works better if most of the students are in groups […] Continue reading
5th Graders Rapping for Good Grades
A group of talented 5th graders in Ms. Satterfield’s class at Laburnum Elementary have been writing their own rap songs to encourage students to make good grades and try hard in school. Using popular tunes like “No Flex Zone” and “Drop that Nae Nae,” they have rewritten the lyrics to promote a positive message. They […] Continue reading
