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Our video entry showcases how our students utilize technology every day in the classroom. They use technology to explore and gain understanding from authentic situations in interdisciplinary projects. Everyone played a role in the production of this video - students and teachers alike, and we are really proud of all of the hard work that went into it. We chose to parody Eminem's "Lose Yourself." Our version is entitled, "Use Ya Tech," and the lyrics are below: USE YA TECH Look, if you had one shot, one opportunity, To win $15,000 for your school, Would you capture it or just let it slip? Yo. Listen up cuz these rhymes are heavy, Used my wireless laptop to get ‘em good and ready, Technology in school keeps me rockin’ steady, Like when I’m learning in the lab with my best friend Freddy. My memory’s always served me correctly, Cuz when I hit the web it never fails to connect me, To facts and to figures and tales from the past, Helps me put a report together and produce a podcast. Technology’s part of me, helps me with my fluency Hooks me into history, checks up on my truancy, Plugs me in eternally and puts me to the test, Our digital cameras always help me look my best. Technology is king at the Red Bank Middle School, We’re building up our program so that we don’t look like fools, I’ve been using globes since the time of my birth, but now we’re rockin’ Google Earth. You better use ya tech in the school and at home You own it, you better never let it go You only get one shot Your education is the chance of a lifetime, Yo! And when I wanted robots this is what I got But nowadays I build one and I gotta say, “that’s hot!” I can even shoot a video for Interwrite, Then stream it like a demon on our school’s website. Using technology to learn is da bomb, So vote for us at Interwritelearning.com We hope you enjoy the video. Please vote for us so we can put even more technology to work for our learning experience! THANK YOU!!! The Students and Staff of the Red Bank Middle School Red Bank, NJ
Viewed: 14716
Entered contest: 10/20/2007
Votes: 751
 
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Contest Information
Phase: Complete
Comments
rbcomm commented 10/20/2007

I am so happy to be able to work with such talented students and staff every day! Best of luck to us all and I am proud of us no matter what!

Mr. Ipp

JT commented 10/20/2007

Excellent job by all! What a wonderful way to engage students and staff.
Mr. Pierson

eastwiew_phantom commented 10/20/2007

i love the tune but its too repetitive

Fireflamer commented 10/20/2007

Thats Awsome! Thats like the best one!

Interwritelearning commented 10/20/2007

cool song guys..maybe you may win out of all those videos

Mackenziem commented 10/20/2007

nice effort, it's o.k.

JasonMichaels commented 10/20/2007

it doesnt seem like the students made the song. but it was a cool video.

Samisha commented 10/20/2007

This a great movie. Well done. Really well edited. I bet it took some time. Good job, even though I have entered this contest for my students, I wish you good luck. Fantastic.

MrColosi commented 10/21/2007

I agree -- Great editing. Was students or teacher rapping?

MIghtyBoognish commented 10/21/2007

Wow this is excellent! Great use of technology across many platforms, and the excitement and enthusiasm of the students shines through loud and clear.

kbaggs commented 10/21/2007

GREAT JOB!
You deserve to win!!!

shard commented 10/21/2007

Loved it! Definitely a winner - the enthusiasm shows through the sntire video!

MIghtyBoognish commented 10/21/2007

This is amazing!!

MrsMightyBoognish commented 10/21/2007

Great Job!!

SuzyQ commented 10/21/2007

Mr. Ipp
You have truly outdone yourself with this one! You and your students did a stellar job!! You should all be very proud of yourselves!
Susan Sarn :)

Bubba commented 10/21/2007

Very Cool!! Best of Luck!

StudioDweller commented 10/21/2007

FANTASTIC! I was sold within the first 30 seconds. Great shots, great editing, great job all around! I wish I had something like this too look back on from when I was in grade school. Good luck!

samuvm commented 10/21/2007

The BEST!!!!

kath commented 10/21/2007

Great Job.!Good luck!

E commented 10/21/2007

That was the best. Great job!

deusm commented 10/21/2007

Very impressive

ktstar commented 10/22/2007

AWESOME! You've gotta win!!

JLD commented 10/22/2007

GREAT JOB!

leslie commented 10/22/2007

Way ta go!

julibeth commented 10/22/2007

Excellent job!

CarolJ commented 10/22/2007

That was AWESOME! Good luck with the contest - you guys deserve to win!

bri71578 commented 10/22/2007

BrianaK
Great job!!! Good luck~ I hope you win....you deserve it.

kathyb commented 10/22/2007

Good Luck - great video - very creative!!!!

Ms_Curcio commented 10/22/2007

WAY TO GO!!! R.B.M.S. ROCKS!! I am so proud of all you! Mr. Ipp., you and "the Crew" did a FABULOUS job and should WIN for sure! : )

njbear commented 10/22/2007

I loved it! Lyrics are perfect for the theme. Your really good Chris. You bring it.

Good Luck, Bernie

GHB commented 10/22/2007

Great Job!!!!

DebWright commented 10/22/2007

Inspiring; may you all make it happen!

KNeglia commented 10/22/2007

That was really great...was this done by students and teachers...there were no credits...?

RichB commented 10/22/2007

EXCELLENT!!!!!!, Worth 1000 times more. 10 Stars

caj commented 10/22/2007

Looks like your having a lot of fun!!! Good Luck CAJ

thekidray commented 10/22/2007

Off the Hook!! Great Job Guys....DR

zorasriver commented 10/22/2007

Yeah Mister Mini Marshall Matters!!
Greetz from Holland!!

Tuberionjr commented 10/22/2007

Great Job All!

VoteForRedBankMiddleSchool commented 10/22/2007

I know our Schools the best i hope we win keep those fingers crossed GO Rbms!

SZF commented 10/22/2007

I am very impressed with the entire video. It ROCKS!!! Best of luck.

DocVonk commented 10/22/2007

Cool kids, good song, cool clip, good luck!!!The Netherlands are impressed!!
Sure is the winner!!!

nikkiandbaby commented 10/22/2007

I love everything about this video! From Eminem Jr. to the teachers doing the robot - this video rocks. Great lyrics too.

Alma1 commented 10/22/2007

This video ROCKS.Go RBMS!!!!!!!!

AllStar commented 10/22/2007

Great job..i see u got tons on views already

Layne commented 10/23/2007

Really, really well done and the lyrics are outstanding! It's very "music video" realistic and blows away the competition.

dott commented 10/23/2007

great job - well done - inventive - and entertaining

frechfryfly commented 10/23/2007

Nice use of tech there. I like how you used goggle earth chris.

michalyou commented 10/23/2007

Was the teacher singing

allison1616 commented 10/23/2007

Great job!!! Best of luck!!!

SoccerChick commented 10/23/2007

Good JOD loved the video hope Red BAnk Middle School wins ..... THis school is th e best...... WE Caqn WIN RBMS

shudson71 commented 10/23/2007

Good Job guys!!! If IImmaculate Conception doesn't win...I wish you the best of luck.

Boehm commented 10/23/2007

Wow! Awesome job everyone! I hope you win! You deserve it! Best of luck!

alisonm commented 10/23/2007

Awesome! :) Good luck!

agatha commented 10/24/2007

Great job by all. You can see a lot of work was put into this and it shows! Very entertaining.

AndreaK commented 10/24/2007

Fantastic job showing teacher-student team effort!! Congrats!

mrscioffi commented 10/24/2007

Outstanding--this is how it is done!! Teachers and students working together and having fun while they are doing it...there should be more like you guys out there!! Have fun and GOOD LUCK!

CSOMES commented 10/24/2007

it's ok

Kirakat commented 10/24/2007

LOL!!!! Loved the rapping! You guys have a chance to win!!!

Willoughby commented 10/24/2007

Great JOb! I know your hard work paid off!

rockmysocks commented 10/24/2007

wow that rocked my socks off !!

JLH commented 10/24/2007

Great job, the kids had a great attitude!

Stangster commented 10/25/2007

i think you can get a record deal, nice i liked it.

hi120 commented 10/25/2007

This is the best video i have seen on this site

technogeek commented 10/25/2007

Great job! I am too old for rap, but enjoyed this one!

englishrocks commented 10/25/2007

wow! this is great! kudos from NC! lbouk

lbouk commented 10/25/2007

i love it i love it!

casem commented 10/26/2007

RBMS - Superior!

daisy commented 10/26/2007

Nice job, Red Bank Middle School--definitely the BEST. Rock on!

larawengiel commented 10/26/2007

That was an absolutly fabulous video you and you're students should be super proud of their work!!!

staff commented 10/26/2007

Great job guys!

Technochallenged commented 10/26/2007

Awesome video! Great lyrics, the rap was smooth... I thought Eminem himself had hold of the mic! Good luck in the contest!

hermanj commented 10/26/2007

Loved the video, great job by lil eminem, and the students of the best school in Red Bank, NJ!! Nice dancing by the teachers and use of technology throughout the school. Mr. Ipp nice work!!!! Mrs. Herman

frankej commented 10/26/2007

Fantastic video Red Bank Middle School students!
This is a great example of your hard work and determination.
Thank you to Mr. Ippolito and the rest of the RBMS staff for your support and dedication
Ms. Frankenfield

VoteForRedBankMiddleSchool commented 10/26/2007

how do we vote

KayandBre commented 10/26/2007

I LOVE JOE HOFF!!

from bre

moto1313 commented 10/26/2007

We R GOING TO WIN SO VOTE FOR US VOTE NOW NOW NOW

moto1313 commented 10/26/2007

l LOVE THIS VIDEO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

vvmShannon commented 10/26/2007

u guys have enough tech already. our school still uses vcr. GO TECHNO INTEGRATION!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gluegirl135 commented 10/26/2007

Mr. Ipp and classes: You guys rocked it! Great job by all of you!

A1234 commented 10/26/2007

Vote!! Vote!!!! Vote!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome!!!!

nob commented 10/26/2007

R.B.M.S. has skills and a whole lot of talent !

Barcelonafreak10 commented 10/26/2007

RBMS rocks and sweet video

rbcomm commented 10/26/2007

Congrats on making the Top 5, RBMS. You Rock!

Mr. Ipp

Albert commented 10/26/2007

Great youre at nr 5, keep up the good work Chris...
Good luck.

Greetings from Bert Kunst (the Netherlands)

buffy commented 10/26/2007

red bank middle school rocks and this video proves it!!!
good luck, guys, here's to making the top five and aiming for #1!!!

alissa12 commented 10/26/2007

haha i liked it great job guys

Sderosa commented 10/26/2007

Red Bank Middle School is the BEST!!!!!! You guys deserve to win! Mr. Ipp and all of your students ROCK!!!

SDerosa

mrsdrkdog commented 10/26/2007

Our video is THE BEST!

Scoobie commented 10/26/2007

Mr. Ipp and kids
You have done a great job. I am very proud of all of you. It's great to have such a talent in our school.

Jane33 commented 10/26/2007

You rock! I love this!!!

JJBaby commented 10/26/2007

This is a great video BUT who is rapping this song -- I think it should kinda be a teacher or student. Not a professional rapper

JT commented 10/26/2007

Clarification: Our communication’s teacher sang the song. I am sure he will appreciate the compliment.

rbcomm commented 10/26/2007

Love it! Very funny.

Mr. Ipp

JJAST commented 10/26/2007

Great Job! Good Luck!

snake_hair commented 10/26/2007

we will so win and ps. our lyrics sound totally sweet i wish i was in the video

rbcomm commented 10/27/2007

I can't get the song out of my head, great lyrics! Nikandbaby

PamBrett commented 10/27/2007

True talent shines through this video. A true winner!

Melissa_Dolan_Mattix commented 10/27/2007

RBMS is the BEST!! Congratulations on a job well done! I especially love Miss Clayton doing the robot :)

cashionme commented 10/27/2007

Professional quality and wonderful lyrics! Great job!

lthurmos commented 10/27/2007

Nice work and a good parody!

melp commented 10/27/2007

great work....very cool lyrics......excellent idea!

KFizz commented 10/27/2007

KFizz

Great job by staff and students!!!!!

fafan101 commented 10/27/2007

good video guys i am from franklin academy you guys were awesome i love new jersey so if we don't win you should

A1234 commented 10/27/2007

I love this video.It's the best.You will win for sure

Chappu commented 10/27/2007

It doesn't seem like to was a real student would do it. It wasn't bad, but I'm not sure if your my tops. The competition is actually tough.

Chum commented 10/27/2007

Gool luck Stacy

orangeistheMOSTawesomecolor commented 10/27/2007

Great video you guys...Good luck from a kid at FA its mainly between you and us lol...:D may the best school win.:D

Stevo commented 10/27/2007

I love it

Stevo commented 10/27/2007

i love Nj your school rocks huis

Icegal commented 10/27/2007

Pretty COOL!

redbankmom commented 10/28/2007

i am so proud of all you students! This video is great!!!

moran commented 10/28/2007

I am so proud of you! It is so nice to see so many of my former students participate in a contest. I hope we win!

sickpipe commented 10/28/2007

i approve

I_write_learner commented 10/28/2007

that was like...wow

CBA commented 10/28/2007

Hope you win!!!

gfrancy commented 10/28/2007

JT,

That was awesome. Good luck. Let me know what happens.

soccerfriend commented 10/28/2007

good luck red bank from a soccer friend

KayandBre commented 10/28/2007

this video was so fun to be in and i hope our video wins so we can get the money for the tect. so we can have it for the whole school!!!!!

brett (7th)and kaylee (6th)

sabby commented 10/28/2007

Best of luck from a former RBMS student......like 15 years ago!!!! I would love for you guys to win!!!!!!

barr2310 commented 10/28/2007

Great Job and best of luck. Hope you guys win.

cmsrocks commented 10/28/2007

thats is awesome video

steel_drums96 commented 10/28/2007

Woohoo!!! Technology Rocks!!! Mr. Wizard and Bill Nye meet RBMS!!!

ebeth commented 10/28/2007

My 5 year old loves this song and video- you all did a great job- we hope you win!

Lau commented 10/28/2007

doesn't sound like kids to me.

MrP commented 10/29/2007

Awesome video, great work!

happygirl1 commented 10/29/2007

Jo you are a super star!!!
Red Bank Rockets ROCK!!!
You all winners in my eyes :)
Love Ms. C

pmartin commented 10/29/2007

This school apprear to already have technology in thier school. By the other videos it appears that the other schools need this more than this school. It is very creative, and was worth the time to watch. I just believe that other schools need it more than this one.

The students were great, and have great support from the staff.

NatalieC commented 10/29/2007

Your video is great. I hope you win!!!!
: )

meeester commented 10/29/2007

I would like to point out that the video does a great job of highlighting tech use in the middle school setting. Applications included the interwrite board, smart board, music software, photoshop, google earth, memory, etc etc etc.

Clearly this video is about the role of tech and brings a strong focus to the growing role of technology.

BTW Red Bank has no attached college to get easy votes... it's all grass roots.

Rebecca_Freeze commented 10/29/2007

It was a good video, but it looks like teachers did more then the students. Was the kid really singing or was it an adult??

thachai commented 10/29/2007

It was Mr. Ippolito who sung the song, the teacher.

And obviously some of you commenters haven't seen "Eight Mile"...

This is a great parody and also shows the theme of Interwrite really well. I agree with meeester; it shows a lot of use of technology in the school. :) Hope you win~

snapsport commented 10/29/2007

Great job...I hope u win....

nasynas commented 10/29/2007

dang i really hope we win because this is a very good video....................we need SUM MORE VOTES SO VOTE NOW YA HERD..........................Nacier

nasynas commented 10/29/2007

we need to win

thecoolestpersonever commented 10/29/2007

this video is good but vote for techno integration

CandaceG commented 10/29/2007

Good luck Red Bank Middle School! :-)

kayc commented 10/30/2007

great job

yman commented 10/30/2007

You make me proud to be a teacher and a graduate of the Red Bank Middle School !
The video is creative and clever. Congratulations on a job well done!
Mrs. Wyman

RB_Miller commented 10/30/2007

I am so proud and excited to see such an awesome video!
I hope you guys win!

PatriciaC commented 10/30/2007

You're all winners! Great job.
Miss Rick

APF commented 10/30/2007

To ALL of Mr. Ipps class. CONGRATULATIONS!!! you already WON with a teacher like him as did he with students like YOU!
I have passed this on to ALL my friends and fam.
Andres Patrick and Lisa Forero

Jackjack commented 10/30/2007

Good video, but it doesn't really highlight the Interwrite Board at all. Isn' t that the point of the contest?

klazo commented 10/30/2007

great job.hope u win.

atrain commented 10/30/2007

I go to a school of the other finalists but I think you guys really really deserve to win (don't tell my teacher I said that :-)

sunshine commented 10/30/2007

Mr. Ipp, Joey & RBMS Students - simply awesome! As a resident, I'm very proud to
see such positive results from our tax dollars - kudos!

You are all winners,
Mr. Prown

ptomaino commented 10/30/2007

Yeah RBMS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good Luck.

streetstr commented 10/30/2007

your video was great but it looks like you already have Alot of technology so why get more technology if u already have some?

cindylouallen commented 10/30/2007

Excellent video, nice job RBMS! Good Luck.

klemserc commented 10/31/2007

GREAT JOB

Zen1 commented 10/31/2007

Love the Video. Good Job! Best of Luck.

jlcresce commented 10/31/2007

This video was great!

ck commented 10/31/2007

Great Job LCCS! My little brothers go there so I'm cheering for you all the way! You really deserve it!

mapizu commented 10/31/2007

Wow! I'm very impressed. It is very professional. I know you will win!

Mrs. Zuffanti

jumpingjanflash commented 10/31/2007

Great use of that song. I watched the whole thing and usually want to click away half way through. You seem like some talented kids. Keep it up.....The world will need your creativity and imagination.
;-)

Niblet commented 11/01/2007

I'm very impressed with the professional look and sound. Keep up the good work!
Mrs. Hansen
John W. Rogers Middle School
Rockland, MA

dtnt commented 11/01/2007

Loved the video! Showed a nice diverse use of technology!
Nathalie and Dominique

rbcomm commented 11/01/2007

Let's go Red Bank!!! Show your support - keep those votes coming!

Mr. Ipp

CB53 commented 11/01/2007

You kids and Mr. Ipp rock!

wholmes commented 11/01/2007

i can not believe it......you guys are the best

jamer commented 11/01/2007

Go Joe and "the Crew!" I knew when I taught you all in grade 3 that you were going places. Come visit me down at Primary when you win! Good luck!
Ms. McLaughlin

Bobabooie commented 11/01/2007

As always The Red Bank Middle School is SUPERIOR!
E. Stanley

jepcke commented 11/01/2007

Great lyrics to inspire teachers to teach with technology! Great Job! Good Luck with the contest. You all are winner already!

astroboy60 commented 11/01/2007

Great Parody...like the songs are supposed to be.

pmercedes commented 11/02/2007

GREAT Job and well done. The song goes well with the statement and plot that the children are pertraying.
Keep up the good work!

Alma commented 11/02/2007

Very impressed. Good luck ! Alma in Demarest NJ

JR84 commented 11/02/2007

This is a great video!! I'm very impressed!! Great Job and Good Luck!! I hope you win!! You surely get my vote!! Jamie "down south" Florida

ladysilver commented 11/02/2007

Awesome job!

Jersey427 commented 11/02/2007

I love the 8 Mile theme! Way to go!! Great Video!

EMRuwe commented 11/02/2007

wow... nice try. techno intergration will win... they rock. go valley view! we luv mr. ronhovde!

EMRuwe commented 11/02/2007

Come on valley view! we can win! keep the votes comin!

Wenners commented 11/03/2007

Awesome job. Best of luck to you.

sara123 commented 11/04/2007

Awesome...you guys have my vote!

lynny commented 11/05/2007

way to go keep winning your got my vote

Hev commented 11/05/2007

Great job and good luck!!

PattyD commented 11/05/2007

Great Job and best of Luck!!!!!

zipn223 commented 11/05/2007

Your video rocks!!! good luck from Wisconsin!!!!

RobynK commented 11/05/2007

I told all my friends in law school here in Texas to vote for you guys (I went to RBR and grew up in LS)....I hope it helps! You guys did such a fantastic job, and as a former 6th grade teacher, I can attest to the creativity and uniqueness of your talented video.

Lace22 commented 11/06/2007

GREAT JOB!!!! WELL DONE!!!! Your video is wonderful ...was sent to me by a friend and I am glad she sent it, was well worth watching.. Good Luck Kids!!!!

phylroc commented 11/06/2007

great job. u rule red bank

rbmsrocks commented 11/06/2007

Go RBMS!!!!!!

fiji commented 11/06/2007

so creative!! you've got a great teacher and students. if not tech stuff..
a Noo Yawker who visits your town often!

thorzar commented 11/06/2007

great job! Hope you win

nikkiandbaby commented 11/07/2007

We have to win! We need some tech stuff asap! This video looks like it should be on MTV. I love it! Good luck RBMS!

sweetchic4u commented 11/07/2007

AWSOME JOB KIDS AND TEACHER WHO AND SCHOOL WHO WORKED WITH YOU ON THIS IT IS AWSOME GOOD LUCK I HOPE UR SCHOOL WINS

applesxgoxrawr commented 11/07/2007

this is an amazing video!
i love the parody of the song.
the kids did a great job!

kalof4 commented 11/08/2007

THE WORK ON THIS PAGE IS VERY GOOD FOR A KIDS HIS AGE TY KAREN

Linrieeon commented 11/08/2007

You did an excellent job and you will be successful everywhere you go in life and your moves and singing is very awesome and can teach others kids and adults that they can be successful when they have their mind to what it is they want to reach and strive for in their life and good luck to you and hope your school wins with the outstanding performance you have done

lpicspazz commented 11/08/2007

I liked the whole, like, concert type scene...that was pretty cool....good luck!!

(FA student)

cindy232141 commented 11/08/2007

graet video excellent job keep up the good work hope your school wins

dextertechster commented 11/08/2007

Keep up the good work. Vey good parody!

littlehuge commented 11/09/2007

You guys are awesome ! That was great ! awesome theme , great lyrics , and great editing ! You deserve to win , hands down the best one !
Mr. Ipp , is that really you rappin' ?
- Greg -

phylee commented 11/09/2007

WOW! You have excelled in creativity with your video. I'm proud to vote you number one.
Phylee in Pacifica, CA

Poparaz commented 11/09/2007

As a Visual Arts teacher I enjoy seeing young people involved in meaning creative experience. This media project is just that. Regardless of the outcome of this compition everyone involved should feel good about the roll you played, large or small. You worked and had the opportunty to work with Mr Ippolito, a gifted and talented teacher who cares about his students.

emster commented 11/09/2007

that was good..? at least you guys have a sound board!
techno integration <3

letmeripitup commented 11/10/2007

Liked it better than Techno Integration. The beginning is fab....ending could have been a little stronger.

kskim commented 11/11/2007

Joey Hoff did such a great job my lil M & M --- proud to be his aunt!!

MLombard commented 11/21/2007

I am so impressed! What a wonderful video. I wish that I had known about this in OCtober so that I could have flooded my home school with votes. I wish you all the best!

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