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Completely original recording of a Stan Bush 80's Classic. Documents the dramatic effect technology has on a high school classroom.
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Entered contest: 10/21/2007
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Comments
KNeglia commented 10/22/2007

Excellient...one of the best. Good Luck.

Tristan commented 10/22/2007

Amazing! Who knew that "math hand" was such a problem? And how many of us have heard "The Touch" in 20 years? Loved it - A+

cypher13 commented 10/22/2007

i like this one it was really classy

john_barlow commented 10/22/2007

lol good job Blackburn. You've definitely got my vote!

MHSBusEd commented 10/22/2007

Great Job and Good Luck Cantonment!

that commented 10/22/2007

ok

suzel commented 10/23/2007

absolutely the most professional video work I have seen from a highschool

rlgoetsc commented 10/23/2007

Great editing and effects, I liked the MTV 80s style as well, Good job.

Mrs_H commented 10/23/2007

Very original. . .I loved the blue hand--I can TOTALLY identify with it!!! :)

wrs08 commented 10/23/2007

rock on....your video has great lyrics and is very well put together

kdaddy commented 10/23/2007

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing work. I love the editing, the 80's, and the song. This is in my opinion the best video content wise. I love this video. Great work Blackburn! Most original video in the contest!

mact commented 10/24/2007

Great song..great voice...

BEAST commented 10/24/2007

this was AMAZING! its as good as Interwrite Brothers...too bad these two arent in the same catagory it would be a showdown!

Gigatron commented 10/24/2007

great video, as a transformers nerd it holds special meaning to me. but it looked like you had some nice computers in the room already

jklkelly commented 10/24/2007

Very nice...........I like it! shorty

susierich commented 10/24/2007

very fun!!!!!

Geradline commented 10/25/2007

good work...never boring

moemoe commented 10/26/2007

good but over the time limit isn't it???

wrs08 commented 10/26/2007

The program won't let me vote in the finals, but if it did, YOU would get my vote. Good Job

pthomason commented 10/26/2007

I teach across the hall from this teacher and he has done a wonderful job. The computers in the class in the video were not in his room. In fact, he had to go to a middle school to shoot those computers. Get your friends to vote for this one.

Technochallenged commented 10/26/2007

Great video, nicely done - loved the original graphics/music... I'm an 80's fan, I lost the touch. I've never heard this song...

jadeybeans commented 10/26/2007

my school didnt make the top 5 but it was really
good but we didnt have any effects because our
school is that poor. yall just have no idea what no
technology is haha. but this video is the best out
of the top 5 :] good luck.

Eye_For_Talent commented 10/26/2007

Great video guys...you did a great job at bringing technology into the theme of this song. If it were possible...I would propose to this video and marry it this coming spring. Sounds crazy, but that's how wonderful it is.

Jcub commented 10/26/2007

As a fan of the 80's, transformers, and good ole fashioned hard work, I am amazed by this video. I deem this video winner of my vote and most of all winner.....of my heart.

SOAPY commented 10/26/2007

great video - i know about those "math hands" - you really need that smart board!! Good luck

Jjohnson5290 commented 10/26/2007

Looks good. Tate sure could use it.

Please VOTE!

JDJ050290 commented 10/26/2007

yes you do need that smart board. It's sad our school only has one in the whole school of 2500 students. And it is in the media center where teachers can't use it.

buzzllightyear commented 10/27/2007

I came for the k-6 contest and checked out these videos--put it on youtube! Nice job and good luck to you!

fLaSh233 commented 10/27/2007

WOW this one is amazing GREAT JOB

ashleyb commented 10/27/2007

wow.. great video.. the best part was the awesome band.. i swear i think i have met them before.. and the teacher, wow i think i kno him too.. =) love yall! great job

MissRyann commented 10/27/2007

The song is hot, the video is hot, the teacher is hot. Nice job.

kanakuk commented 10/27/2007

great job, good luck

DMONEY commented 10/27/2007

you are hllarous blackburn

jayme commented 10/27/2007

What a great video!!!! Nice work!

Kristen_Marie commented 10/28/2007

Nice Job!

_KP_ commented 10/28/2007

Awesome vid!

GeorgeBush commented 10/29/2007

Overrated!...clap...clap...clap, clap, clap

bigboi commented 10/29/2007

You have obviously learned so much from ACP. They have molded you into a teaching god!

noneal commented 10/29/2007

Go Jonathon! You weren't kidding when you said "I want some of those"! Hope you get them! Great job on the video...I LOL...Good Luck!

Tessa09 commented 10/29/2007

You are going to win because your video is the coolest one on her. Good Luck!!!

ragrag commented 10/29/2007

I Love it Mr.Blackburn. good luck you need it cause our school doesnt get much of anyhting. GO TATE VOte FOR THIS VIDoe!!!!!!

LeBaque commented 10/29/2007

DUDE!!

jblack6572 commented 10/29/2007

Pretty sure nobody did ask you, so...

rmt20 commented 10/29/2007

nice job mr. baclburn. its good you got my vote deffinatly

hottdelsolchick commented 10/29/2007

hey Mr.Blackburn; you're still the only teacher i know with a recording studio!! :P my uncle will see this later; my stepmom already did :) haha.... nice video =]]]

tmill commented 10/30/2007

Mr. Blackburn, This video is amazing!!! My favorite part is when you have math hands..why cause well it's funny it makes me laugh

Redbeard commented 10/30/2007

great job! Potato Man strikes again!

highlyfavoredbth commented 10/30/2007

This is an awesome video!!!! Mr. Blackbur, you've got the touch. Mrs. Harrison

musicgeek commented 10/30/2007

Nice, one of the best yet

nasaman commented 10/30/2007

Great job. Love the song.

princess_aurora commented 10/30/2007

THIS IS THE BEST, Blackburn!!

Good luck!!!!!

=]

bascurero commented 10/30/2007

This video is amazing and funny! Good luck Mr. Blackburn!

rodneyfan12 commented 10/30/2007

glad jacob ended up singing it, 'cause my take was awful...hope you win.

Tatedrummer commented 10/30/2007

Nice one guys! I see Dylan, Collin, and Patsy, lucky guys.

gayle commented 10/30/2007

Great job, Good luck!

Kman commented 10/31/2007

Wow!

chelle123 commented 10/31/2007

haha, I love the graphics.

sistersue commented 10/31/2007

You have produced a first class video. I saw that you have some good competition, but I still think yours is the classiest!

littlet commented 10/31/2007

A really unique way to look at the contest. It is awful that your school has so little technology! If there was ever a deserving contestant and school - it would be you. Good luck - you've got my vote!

MurrayGirl commented 10/31/2007

Fantastic job! You got my vote!!

JDickens commented 11/01/2007

Good Luck

tcmckinzey commented 11/01/2007

Excellent Job!!!

Mamita commented 11/01/2007

Creative......you deserve the classroom make-over!

SHEILAFULLER commented 11/01/2007

Great Job TATE.................Way to go Johnathan

jillio commented 11/01/2007

Hard work pays off! Hope you win!

kcoots commented 11/01/2007

Awesome, Mr. Blackburn! I am so proud of you and your students' accomplishments.

SamMonty commented 11/01/2007

Good Job, Jonathon! I really appreciate your class efforts and your leadership.

agreen commented 11/01/2007

Go Aggies!

driley commented 11/01/2007

Yes Jonathon you have done a wonderful job!!!!! I agree GO AGGIES!!!!

vincec commented 11/01/2007

Good Luck

joeymurdock commented 11/01/2007

atta baby coacher... good luck!

Sajoal commented 11/01/2007

WOW! GO YOU BUNCH OF TATER TOTS!!!

rcohen commented 11/01/2007

well done!

coachleg1 commented 11/01/2007

mr. blackburn and all who participated did a great job !!! good luck.

SamMonty commented 11/01/2007

Great job, Jonathon!!
I am proud of you and your students.

He deserves your vote!!!

lindybug commented 11/01/2007

Very well done! Good luck in getting rid of that math hand.

Tater226 commented 11/02/2007

Great Job guys. I hope that you win. I have done my part to help. Good job also Mr Blackburn. SRO Singleton

gatormom commented 11/02/2007

Go Tate Aggies!!!
another wonderful thing out of Tate

redhead62 commented 11/02/2007

Great video!

JR84 commented 11/02/2007

It's such a good video! I'm very happy to be able to support one of the many schools in our county!! Good Luck :) I hope it wins.

tateweb commented 11/02/2007

We added your video to your teacher page on Tate's website. Good luck!
~Mrs. Courson's Web Design III class.

moggsie commented 11/02/2007

Awesome!!!

wildcatweb commented 11/02/2007

wildcatweb
We enjoyed watching your video today. Good Luck!!!!!
--Mrs. McFarland's Web Design classes at Washington High School

ladysilver commented 11/02/2007

Really amazing work, you all must have worked well together to pull this off.

BTWHS_co_94 commented 11/02/2007

I'm a future Tate parent....hope ya'll win this "gadget"! GOOD LUCK!

smason commented 11/02/2007

We loved your video! Way to go!
Mrs. Mason's 5th Grade Class @ Blue Angels Elementary

GlamEdina commented 11/02/2007

PLEASE VOTE FOR TECHNO-INTEGRATION in the 6-8 CATEGORY!! GREAT VIDEO!

GlamEdina commented 11/02/2007

WOAH!! Dudes, it's not the 80's anymore. Get over it. *lolz*

I'm just messin' w/ ur mindz!! good-job!! PLEASE VOTE FOR TECHNO-INTEGRATION!!(6-8)

sskaggs commented 11/02/2007

Count my Physics and Astronomy classes as groupies. We loved it.
Mr. Skaggs

doggeta commented 11/02/2007

Great job, Aggies...you've got my vote

shaundares commented 11/02/2007

Good Luck. It's great to see others supporting you. Great idea putting it on your teacher site. You have Lipscomb's support.

Sherena commented 11/03/2007

Great job! Good luck in the contest. Go Aggies!!!

Lacelynn commented 11/03/2007

I don't think I can add anything that hasn't already been said, but great job! I enjoyed the video, and I appreciate your hard work, Blackburn. Hope to see you around ECSD.

Riffnoraff commented 11/03/2007

Nice Job! I was very impressed!
Escambia County middle school teacher.

emokid123123 commented 11/03/2007

Great Job!! I <3 the twins. In the band at church. GO AGGIES!!!!

Rhiannonwaits commented 11/04/2007

When my son came home and showed me the video I was so impressed. Not only with the talent playing in this video - but the teacher and students working together to gain more resources for learning in their classroom.
Micah had told me repeatedly what a great teacher Mr. Blackburn is, yet this video said it all. I immediately forwarded it to over 2000 people in my business email and contacted Fox, CNN, Talkshows - and of course WEARTV, PNJ, and WPMITV. So lets cross our fingers and hope they see a positive story about good kids and a great teacher working together to attempt to win better learning capabilities through the interwrite and other tools.
There are so many negative stories about teachers, students and schools - PLEASE hope they can see we need a positive one that shows teamwork, the desire to learn and the understanding that to get what you need - sometimes you have to step out and do it for yourself.
Mr. Blackburn - when Micah told me about your teaching habits and then this - I could of cried with happiness - You are exceptional - Thank You for being such an awesome teacher.
To the band - You did great - see you on MTV!

jones commented 11/04/2007

Your video is GREAT! I plan to share it with my first graders tomorrow. You ROCK Mr. Blackburn!

PLJ commented 11/05/2007

Great Job - Well done and drives home the point.

pebwil commented 11/05/2007

Well Done!

littlet commented 11/05/2007

You definitely have the touch. Great creativity and fun. Ragtime

nwzbyz1fan commented 11/06/2007

well done guys! love it very much!

brando_yo commented 11/07/2007

good job coach. ya got this in the bag.

Nicholas commented 11/07/2007

Great job Mr. Jonathon. I thought you just helped Mom with mock trial. Wow! You play the guitar and do math.
Nick K

STePH12 commented 11/07/2007

i lOVE iT. EVERYTiME i WATCH iT THE SONG iS STUCK iN MY HEAD FOR THE REMAiNDER OF THE DAYY!

pensacola commented 11/08/2007

I love this video. Go Aggies

ths4ever commented 11/08/2007

man MR.Blackburn you rock like this video and hope that you get the money this rock

tstipeti commented 11/08/2007

Nice work! Math hands is classic! (I'm a math teacher myself) Great work with the lyrics, nice and clean.

halsmo09 commented 11/08/2007

this was a great video and i really hope you win!!

MCRx1992 commented 11/09/2007

cool video!!

best wishes 4 u 2 win!!

AlberttheAsian commented 11/09/2007

This was an excellent video Blackburn! haha

MCR_FREAK commented 11/09/2007

cool video!!

best wishes 4 u 2 win!!

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