Stop Motion Science

8Science students collaborated in the creation of a LEGO Stop Motion Video to demonstrate their understanding of substances and different types of Elements. They created a story line that included MONATOMIC ELEMENTS, DIATOMIC COMPOUND and TRIATOMIC COMPOUNDS!

New Blakers!

Welcome Dash and Dot! AfterSchool Coding Club members are test-driving the new robots which will soon be integrated into the Science curriculum.

Digital Learning Day 6th Discussion Panel

Medfield School District held its 3rd annual Digital Learning Day Conference filled with over 60 workshops for K-12 teachers in district and from schools out-of-district. Wellesley 6th Grade teachers joined Blake's 6th teachers and students for a discussion on their initial year of having 1:1 iPads in the classroom.

A Shout Out to Medfield HS/MS Student Volunteers

Our Digital Learning Day Conference wouldn't have been possible without the support of our wonderful Medfield HS Students and Blake MS students. This photo was taken at the beginning of the day, during a briefing with Neal Sonnenbergy (HS Tech Integration Specialist)

Look out for these future App Developers

This group of Blake MS girls are entered into the Global Competition, Technovation to design a mobile app that solves a community/social issue. Wish them Luck! The final pitch is on May 1st @ Microsoft NERD Center!

Took the Show on the Road

Blake MS Principal Nat Vaughn and 8Science Teacher Jason Heim presented about the Blake iPad Initiative at the LearnLaunch Conference, Harvard Business School.

Green Screen App Smashing

At our final EdTechTeacher Workshop, 6th/7th Grade Teachers explored their creative side by layering green screen videos over images for engaging instructional videos. It was total fun!

Convert Smells to Energy = Smellergy!

Nicolina is changing the world one nose at a time! Her entry was clearly on track with dreaming, designing, and delivering an energy-saving idea into the Blake Energy Invention Contest!

Sometimes the Ideas start here

Planning and drawing out a story board before the creation of an Explain Everything project is an essential step in the process!

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3.08.2013

Quick Trouble Shooting Tips

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When an app is not responding or not functioning correctly, do not fear! It may be a WI-FI, app, or iPad memory issue. There are several ways to try to resolve it. 


Many apps require a connection to the internet.  
Are you connected to the WI-FI network?
  • Tap on Settings; Wi-Fi
  • Staff Wifi or MSOPEN should be selected
  • Close Settings
  • Tap on Safari. Type in the address bar: 192.168.10.8:81
  • The Sonic Wall login screen should popup
  • If you're not logged in, then enter your username/pw
  • Try going to another website, to double check your connection

  • Double tap the home button
  • Find the app and press /hold on it until they all start dancing
  • Tap the red circle with the minus sign
  • Double tap the home button
  • Relaunch the app

Apps frequently have updates to fix issues or make improvements.
 Do you have the latest version?

          To update an app
  • Check the app store icon- a red notification circle indicates the number of apps that have an update available
  • Tap on the app store icon and updates at the bottom of the screen
  • Tap either update by each individual app or UPDATE ALL in the upper left hand corner of your screen.
         To update the iOS
  • Check the Settings icon- a red notification circle indicates an update for the iOS.
  • Tap on Settings> General
  • Tap on Software Updates on the right hand side of the screen
  • Tap on Install Now
* Suggestion: Check in with your teacher before making any updates to the iOS.


  • Find the app on your screen
  • Press and hold it down 
  • Tap the black circle with the white x to delete the app
Deleting the app will also delete all of its data and your work- please be sure to sync or upload your work to dropbox beforehand!
  • To reinstall, go to the app store, find the app
  • Tap the install button next to it and it'll download to your device for free.
  • Relaunch your app to use.

  • Press and hold the power button until the red slider arrow appears
  • Slide to power off
  • Press and hold the power button to turn back on

  • Press and hold the power and home button at the same time 
  • Continue to hold them down until you see the Apple logo appear
  • Slide to unlock the iPad

  • Go to Settings> Mail, Contacts and Calenders
  • Tap on the Account that is not working
  • Re-enter the username and passwords
  • Try the app again. 
  • If it still does not work, it may be best to delete the account and add it again. Before you do, be sure you know the correct settings or information to re-enter.

REPORT IPAD ISSUES ONLINE FORM  (http://bit.ly/reportipadissues)




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