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Sunday, December 8
 

9:45am EST

Diversity is not a dirty word... misunderstood by some and not fully defined by others.
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3
In this session, participate in [re]defining DEI in terms that align with the true understanding of
diversity and one that is about the inclusion of all people. Wrap up the session with questions and
response and a simple guide for next steps.
Speakers
avatar for Dr Rhonda Talford Knight

Dr Rhonda Talford Knight

CEO, Knight Consulting Group
Dr. Rhonda Talford Knight is a former PK-12 teacher and a former assistant professor where her coursework in Higher Education used a foundation of “understanding equity and equitable practices”. In her education work, she also focused on the integration of technology in the classroom... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3
  Featured Session

9:45am EST

Canva Tools for Dynamic Experiences
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 2
In this session, teachers (and administrators) will navigate Canva and interact with the many features it provides. Everyday usage is the focus of this session - attendees will leave the session with a free, full-access educator account, and tips and tricks to use Canva immediately in various ways, from enhancing classroom experiences or professional development, to generating newsletters, to creating email signatures, and more!
Speakers
avatar for Matt Ortman

Matt Ortman

ITRT, Culpeper County Public Schools
ITRT (Elementary) in Culpeper since 2013I was a 3rd Grade teacher for 10 years (2003-2013).Married with two children
avatar for Jennifer Ortman

Jennifer Ortman

ITRT, Culpeper County Public Schools
I'm an ITRT in Culpeper County. Before joining the CCPS ITRT team, I was an ITRT in Fauquier County for 3 years. I've taught 1st and 3rd grade in Orange and Spotsylvania County. I'm married with 2 kids.
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

9:45am EST

Let's "Jusitfy" your answer! - Innovative Elementary Lessons with iPads
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 3
Come be inspired by innovative lesson ideas for elementary aged students utilizing a iPads within the curriculum and new SOLs. We will give many examples and tools of how students can ?justify? their answers using their iPads! You?ll walk away with ideas on how to use iPads as a tool to transform and innovate lessons as well as how to engage students with simple lesson tweaks! All ideas will be related to the free Apple Apps as well as features already on the iPad itself. No subscriptions or paid apps required! Come be inspired to transform your lessons, get your students justifying their answers and walk away with ideas to use tomorrow!
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Marriott

Sarah Marriott

Instructional Technology Coach, Bristow Run Elementary School - PWCS
Hi! I'm an Instructional Technology Coach (ITC) in Prince William County Schools at Bristow Run Elementary School in Bristow, VA. Before I was an ITC I taught various K-6 classrooms and found that technology was my passion.  We hope to see you in our session!
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Lindsay Bennett

Instructional Technology Coach, Henderson Elementary - Prince William County Schools
Lindsay is an Instructional Technology Coach at an elementary school in Northern Virginia, specializing in integrating technology in meaningful ways to enhance teaching and improve student outcomes. With a strong focus on fostering supportive coaching relationships, Lindsay empowers... Read More →
Justify It! VSTE 2024 pdf
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

9:45am EST

Canva Choice Boards for Flipped Learning
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
Ready to set sail on a voyage of student-led science exploration? Join us as we navigate the waters of creativity with Canva, crafting engaging choice boards. This session will chart a course for educators to design interactive boards that support the flipped classroom model and topic review. By offering students the helm in their learning journey, we foster independence and personalized discovery. Participants will curate their first boards, ready to launch on the same day. Anchors aweigh, and let's embark on this educational adventure together!
Speakers
avatar for Anna Bayless
avatar for Jessa Campbell

Jessa Campbell

Learning Technology Integrator, Department of Technology
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

9:45am EST

Calm Waters, Hidden Depths: Unveiling Professional Development Opportunities
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 1
Are you feeling bogged down in all the information you want to give teachers so they can set sail? Explore different ways to approach professional development and sneak in opportunities when they least expect it.
Speakers
ES

Erica Singley

ITC, Bedford County Schools
Calm Waters, Hidden Depths Unveiling Professional Dev pdf
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 1
  Virtual Session

11:00am EST

Increasing Student Engagement with Interactive Ed Tech
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3
Student engagement is a vital ingredient of classroom learning and academic excellence. Yet, this is also the area where many educators struggle, especially when it comes to choosing the right EdTech tool(s) for your classroom. During this session, we?ll explore strategies and ideas to better engage your students along with specific EdTech examples & tools to try. Choose from a list of sites and apps including AI tools, gamification sites, eMediaVA, and more! Take your lessons to the next level this school year with interactive [and free] EdTech tools.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsey Horner

Lindsey Horner

eMediaVA Manager, eMediaVA | WHRO Public Media
Engage and inspire your students with eMediaVA, Virginia’s premier digital media content library. Access tens of thousands of free, innovative, and SOL-aligned media and content. eMediaVA is available to all public and private schools in Virginia free of charge. Unlock the power... Read More →
avatar for Janie Everett

Janie Everett

Educational Technology Manager, WHRO
janie is the ed tech manager
12.8.24 VSTE pdf
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

11:00am EST

Flocabulary's Word Up: Transforming Test Prep with the Science of Reading!
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
Learn how a tech coach and a teacher came together to leverage the power of Flocabulary's Word Up lessons and the science of reading to make a positive impact on students? reading comprehension and SOL test scores.
Speakers
avatar for Arianna Trickey

Arianna Trickey

Educational Technology Integrator, Richmond Public Schools
Arianna Trickey, M.T., M.Ed., is an Educational Technology Integrator for the Richmond Public Schools District. She holds a B.A. in History, an M.T. in Elementary Education, and an M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. After graduating, Arianna moved to Richmond, VA, where she taught... Read More →
Flocabulary's Word Up Transforming Test Prep with the Science of Reading! pdf
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

Google Tips and Tricks That Can Anchor Your Teacher Life
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
A teacher's life is hectic and busy. Let's use Google Workspace tools to help you make your life easier and a bit more organized. Learn quick, simple and easy tips and tricks for Google Workspace tools. You will walk away from this session with knowledge and skills that will allow you to use Google tools to your advantage. This will be a fun and fast paced session.
Speakers
avatar for Fara Faust

Fara Faust

Exceptional Education Teacher @ Henrico Virtual Academy / PD Facilitator, Henrico County Public Schools / CodeVA
Exceptional Education • Ed Tech nerd • #CSforALL • History geek • Virtual Learning Educator • VSTE Board of Directors • CodeVA Facilitator • ⚓️ collector
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

Cancelled - Finding An Anchor in the AI Ocean: Lessons Learned
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
I have spent more than a year of exploring Artificial Intelligence in a variety of ways, from reading the news to trying out apps to working with colleagues and students. I share the lessons learned both present and past (hint: we have confronted disruptive technologies before and survived) that can help all educators find an anchor in the sometimes stormy AI seas.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Richardson

Karen Richardson

Karen Richardson has had a love affair with technology since she touched her first computer in 1983. In the late 1980s, she put that passion to work when she taught her students how to use a desktop publisher to create bookmarks and her fellow English teachers how to use a word processor... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
  Virtual Session

11:00am EST

Weigh the Anchor! Charting New Horizons: Gamifying Education with AI's Compass
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
Ahoy, fellow innovators! As the tides of technology surge, AI is transforming our digital shores faster than you can say 'binary beacon'. Join me on a quest to unlock the treasure trove of possibilities that AI unveils daily. In this session, we'll navigate the seas of education, marrying the power of AI with the thrill of gamification to steer student engagement to new horizons. Discover how to splice games seamlessly into your classroom rigging, bolstered by the strategic winds of AI. If you're ready to chart a course towards using games in your classroom, powered by AI's guiding compass, then weigh anchor with us in this session tailored just for you.
Speakers
avatar for Adam Vedomske

Adam Vedomske

9th Grade English Teacher, Prince George County Public Schools
Links PDF for VSTE 24 pdf
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  Virtual Session

1:00pm EST

Lead From Where We Are: Igniting and Sustaining Change Anchored In Innovation
Sunday December 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
We Lead from where you are by applying four innovative leadership practices: Craft a shared vision, coach with empathy, promote pedagogical shifts, and lead with love, to ignite and sustain transformation anchored In innovation.
Speakers
DA
Sunday December 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Featured Session

2:15pm EST

AI: Your Digital Anchor
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 3
This session will provide participants with information about how to leverage Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to help improve learners' efficiency, personalize their learning experiences, and streamline your administrative processes. This will ultimately lead to better educational outcomes for students. We will focus on MagicSchoolAI and SchoolAI as the GenAI platforms.
Speakers
avatar for Cristina Chonka

Cristina Chonka

Instructional Technology Project Lead, Old Dominion University
avatar for Jessica DeSocio

Jessica DeSocio

Instructional Technologist, Old Dominion University
Link to presentation for AI Your Digital Anchor docx
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

2:15pm EST

From Smartboards to Smartphones: The Impact of Technology on Learning Efficacy
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 2
Join us for a session where we will delve into the integration of technology in local elementary schools. This research-driven presentation focuses on identifying the technological resources currently utilized by teachers and assessing their effectiveness through the lens of the Triple-E Framework: Engagement, Enhancement, and Extension. We will present findings from a comprehensive study that explores how various digital tools and resources are being employed to support instructional practices. We will analyze their impact on student engagement, the enhancement of learning goals, and the extension of learning beyond the classroom.
Speakers
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Kaitlyn Nicole Barker

Elementary Education Class of 2025, Randolph-Macon College
avatar for Erin McDonnell-Jones

Erin McDonnell-Jones

Associate Professor, Randolph-Macon College
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Wave Makers: Transforming Education Through VSTE's Certified Coaching Program
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 1
Navigate the transformative waters of educational coaching with the VSTE Certified Coach (VCC) Program. This session provides an overview of the program, including a deep dive into the portfolio and artifacts essential for certification. Discover the substantial benefits of becoming a VCC and how it can elevate your educational impact. We'll also explore the program's future and evolving opportunities for professional growth. Join us to chart a course toward transformative coaching practices that inspire educators and drive student success.
Speakers
avatar for Katie Breaud

Katie Breaud

Learning Technology Integrator/VCC Coordinator, Albemarle County Public Schools/VSTE
Katie Breaud is a Learning Technology Integrator with Albemarle County Public Schools. With master's degrees in elementary and gifted education, Katie also has an endorsement in educational leadership. She is an ISTE Certified Educator, VSTE Certified Coach, and ASCD + ISTE Community... Read More →
avatar for Brooke Conklin

Brooke Conklin

Assistant Director of Coaching Programs, Forward Edge
Brooke is the Assistant Director of Coaching Programs at Forward Edge. She facilitates the VSTE Certified Coach Program, oversees the Forward Edge coach mentorship program, and manages the EDU Coach Network, a professional learning network for instructional coaches. Prior to her current... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Be An #A11y Ally: Creating Accessible STEM Classrooms with Digital Notebooks
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ballroom 3
Creating accessible STEM classrooms is essential for ensuring all students have equal opportunities to succeed. In this session, participants will learn how to use digital accessibility tools and digital notebooks to design inclusive, accessible, and engaging STEM learning experiences for every student.
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Fielding

Katherine Fielding

Accessibility Advocate, Fielding Notes
Katie Fielding is an educational consultant with 20 years of public school experience. She champions digital accessibility, creativity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in classrooms. Specializing in technology and STEM integration, Katie creates interdisciplinary instructional... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

2:15pm EST

Improve Your Workflow With Google Docs
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D
In the last few years, Google Workspace for Education added some pretty impressive updates to Google Docs. And, although we are experts at using Google Docs for our basic professional workflow, I will demonstrate how to access and apply these new features to increase your productivity and organization, as well as create new learning opportunities for our students. Be sure to bring a laptop to begin exploring and applying these strategies right away!
Speakers
avatar for Katie Moran

Katie Moran

ITRT, Rockingham County Public Schools
Katie Moran is a former high school history teacher who currently works as an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher.  She works to support classroom teachers in developing educational technology skills and digital methodologies to enhance best practices in their instruction... Read More →
Improve your workflow with Google Docs (VSTE24 before) pdf
Improve your workflow with Google Docs (VSTE24 after) pdf
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

3:30pm EST

Video Coaching: Leveraging Video-Based Feedback and Reflective Conversations to ignite and sustained performance improvement.
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ballroom 3
This interactive session guides teacher development practitioners to optimize performance improvement with video-base feedback and reflection conversations. Participants will explore strategies for creating supportive environments to foster video-based reflective practice and engage with a method for structuring effective video reflection conversations. Additionally, attendees will compile reflective questions to enhance self-awareness and instructional effectiveness.
Speakers
DA
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Featured Session

3:30pm EST

Safe Harbor in Rough Seas: Coaching New Teachers to Success
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 2
In this age of teacher shortages, administrators, leads, and coaches must find ways to retain new teachers in our schools and districts. We are sharing our intentional, differentiated approach to coaching new teachers with a wide array of experience and knowledge.
Speakers
avatar for Alexandria Adams

Alexandria Adams

ITC, Sanford ES/Passage MS
I have been an educator with Newport News Public Schools for 19 years. I am passionate about reading and technology, and love being able to experiment and integrate new technologies into classrooms. I also enjoy helping people learn how to use digital resources, and am the queen of... Read More →
avatar for Carol Marcolini

Carol Marcolini

Instructional Technology Coach (ITC), NNPS Dept of Teaching And Learning (Instructional Technology)
This is my twenty-fifth year in education, starting as a Spanish teacher. Through integration of technology in project-based assessment, I became a permanent attendee at division edtech trainings. I transitioned from teacher to coach to assist other teachers in integrating technology... Read More →
Share Copy GBF NT Coach Program (ITC) xlsx
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Sailing Toward Accessibility: HTML and LMS Design Strategies for All
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 3
In today?s educational landscape, ensuring accessibility is not just a requirement but a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will focus on the principles and practices of designing accessible course content using your LMS, with a special emphasis on leveraging HTML code for advanced customization. Don?t be intimidated by HTML - you will learn the basics you need to know! Participants will learn through hands-on experiences to create beautiful and organized pages. Join in to sail towards innovation and accessibility, ensuring every student can navigate their educational journey successfully.; In today?s educational landscape, ensuring accessibility is not just a requirement but a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will focus on the principles and practices of designing accessible course content using your LMS, with a special emphasis on leveraging HTML code for advanced customization. Don?t be intimidated by HTML - you will learn the basics you need to know! Participants will learn through hands-on experiences to create beautiful and organized pages. Join in to sail towards innovation and accessibility, ensuring every student can navigate their educational journey successfully.; In today?s educational landscape, ensuring accessibility is not just a requirement but a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will focus on the principles and practices of designing accessible course content using your LMS, with a special emphasis on leveraging HTML code for advanced customization. Don?t be intimidated by HTML - you will learn the basics you need to know! Participants will learn through hands-on experiences to create beautiful and organized pages. Join in to sail towards innovation and accessibility, ensuring every student can navigate their educational journey successfully.; In today?s educational landscape, ensuring accessibility is not just a requirement but a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will focus on the principles and practices of designing accessible course content using your LMS, with a special emphasis on leveraging HTML code for advanced customization. Don?t be intimidated by HTML - you will learn the basics you need to know! Participants will learn through hands-on experiences to create beautiful and organized pages. Join in to sail towards innovation and accessibility, ensuring every student can navigate their educational journey successfully.
Speakers
avatar for Darcie Priester

Darcie Priester

Coordinator of Professional Learning, Manassas Park City Schools
Darcie Priester is the Coordinator of Professional Learning for Manassas Park City Schools. She has previously served as an Instructional Technology Coach and Technology Education teacher. Ms. Priester is a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Coach and Educator, and a VSTE Professional... Read More →
Sailing Toward Accessibility pdf
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Successful Sailing: A Support Framework for Yearlong PD
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 1
Anchor your professional development in a solid and consistent framework! By establishing a clear theme, you create a robust structure for a yearlong PD plan that integrates effective instructional strategies for your teachers. This approach fosters a shared culture of consistent terminology, strategies, and support, ensuring that your professional learning remains relevant and impactful throughout the year. Intended for instructional technology coaches and administrators.
Speakers
avatar for Molly Rippa

Molly Rippa

Instructional Facilitator, Technology, LCPS
VSTE Certified Coach
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Reclaiming My Time
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D
?Reclaiming my time? is a quote by Maxine Waters that gained popularity and meme status. It?s now used as an axiom for those who refuse to be taken advantage of. As coaches and educators, it?s important that your time is claimed and utilized for your needs. Learn how we reclaimed our time by creating healthy boundaries, technology routines, and expectations for our school community.
Speakers
AC
avatar for Jeanine Osther

Jeanine Osther

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Arlington County Public Schools
Jeanine Osther, M.Ed.Instructional Technology Coordinator IIIArlington Public Schools - Washington Liberty High SchoolEight years of experience in education and four dedicated years to educational technology, Jeanine brings a comprehensive and innovative approach to instructional... Read More →
Reclaiming My Time VSTE (2) pdf
Reclaiming My Time VSTE (2) pdf
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

4:45pm EST

Video Coaching: Leveraging Video-Based Feedback and Reflective Conversations to ignite and sustained performance improvement.
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Ballroom 3
This interactive session guides teacher development practitioners to optimize performance improvement with video-base feedback and reflection conversations. Participants will explore strategies for creating supportive environments to foster video-based reflective practice and engage with a method for structuring effective video reflection conversations. Additionally, attendees will compile reflective questions to enhance self-awareness and instructional effectiveness.
Speakers
DA
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Featured Session

4:45pm EST

EdTech Secrets Revealed: From Chaos to Calm-Unleashing the Power of Effective Classroom Managements
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Zoom Room 1
Join us for an engaging and insightful session where we reveal the secrets to transforming your classroom from chaos to calm. Discover time-tested, research-based strategies and techniques that have been proven to enhance student focus, drastically reduce problem behavior, and increase valuable instruction time (that you can use on Monday). In this jam-packed session, you will learn how to: ? Improve student focus ? Drastically reduce problem behavior ? Increase instruction time
Speakers
avatar for Robin Krupansky

Robin Krupansky

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher/Educational Consultant, Norfolk Public Schools
I am a future ready educator with a passion for lifelong learning and effective integration of digital tools in today's classrooms! In my 15 years in education, I have had the privilege of being a Teacher and Instructional Technology Coach. I've taught second, third, fourth, and fifth... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Ready Player One: Coding text based adventure games to get students creating
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Zoom Room 2
Insert your quarter, grab a Tab, and press start for this session on how coding text-based adventure games like Zork can get your students creating, writing, and reading. In this session we will crowd source our own VSTE Adventure game so that you'll see the step-by-step process on how to EASILY write a playable text based adventure game. You'll get the writing template, coding template, and lesson plan/procedure/timeline to make this a ready to go lesson that you can do today! You and your students will love writing their own games and playing each other's games in their own classroom arcade. Although this session will be concentrating on writing and reading, we will talk about ideas on how to get this into history, science, math and beyond.
Speakers
avatar for Preston Ailor

Preston Ailor

ITRT, Richmond County Public Schools
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Rolling in the Sheet with AI: Top 10 formulas to organize your data and using AI all the way
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Zoom Room 3
You have done the work. Did it work? Did your plan yield results? If you are a person that enjoys data or thinks that Spreadsheets are the best tool ever, then this session is for you! I will provide data you can use, but please come with data also.
Speakers
avatar for Timothy Brown

Timothy Brown

SBTS - Technology Coach, Fairfax County Public Schools
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Can Facebook Steal My Stuff? Your Students’ Rights On Social Media
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
1D
Do you really control content that you or your students created for your school? What about Pinterest pins or images on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram? How about the things you said to voice services like Alexa, Bixby or Cortana? Remarks posted to X, Slack or Facebook? Learn what U.S. copyright law can and can?t do to guard your personal privacy and intellectual property on top social media sites. Protect yourself, your school and your students.; Do you really control content that you or your students created for your school? What about Pinterest pins or images on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram? How about the things you said to voice services like Alexa, Bixby or Cortana? Remarks posted to X, Slack or Facebook? Learn what U.S. copyright law can and can?t do to guard your personal privacy and intellectual property on top social media sites. Protect yourself, your school and your students.
Speakers
avatar for Joyce Johnston

Joyce Johnston

Adjunct Professor, George Mason University
This is my fifth presentation year at VSTE. Over my many years teaching dual enrollment high school English and research skills at George Mason University, I have developed three major focus areas: teaching advanced undergraduate research and composition to science and technical students... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session
 
Monday, December 9
 

8:00am EST

Navigating the Emergent and Urgent Realities of AI
Monday December 9, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Ballroom 3
Discover the potential and pitfalls of AI in education. Learn about the latest AI tools, their ethical implications, and practical tips for using them responsibly. Understand how AI can enhance learning while protecting student privacy.
Speakers
DL
Monday December 9, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Ballroom 3
  Featured Session

9:45am EST

Lots of Ways to Use Book Creator
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 3
Speakers
avatar for Rose Gallitz

Rose Gallitz

Librarian, Potomac Senior HS
Rose is a librarian at Potomac Senior High School in Prince William County, Virginia. She taught high school History and Social Studies for 20 years before becoming a librarian in 2016. She has a bachelor's degree in History and certification to teach 6-12 Social Studies (University... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

9:45am EST

Anchored in Innovation: Navigating the Top 10 EdTech Tools for 2024
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
Join us for an engaging and interactive session where we dive into the latest and most popular tools in educational technology. Anchored in innovation, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of ten cutting-edge tools that are transforming classrooms and enhancing learning experiences. Whether you?re a tech coach, educator, or school leader, you?ll leave with practical insights and strategies to implement these tools effectively in your educational setting.
Speakers
avatar for James Patrick Heath

James Patrick Heath

Coordinator, Instructional & Information Technology Training, Prince William County Schools
I am currently the Coordinator of Instructional & Information Technology Training for Prince William County Schools.  Until recently, I have been an Instructional Technology Coach in Prince William County.  I have been actively involved in education for the the past 18 years.  I... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

9:45am EST

Launching the ActiVAtED Learning Podcast Season 2
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3
Ahoy, mateys! Set sail with us on the voyage of the "ActiVAtED Learning" podcast, a treasure trove of knowledge anchored by a collaboration between Blue Ridge PBS, VDOE, and VSTE.  You’ll join the crew as live deckhands while we record a live episode. Through real stories of classroom integration and learning success from across Virginia, we’ll embark on an inspiring journey to elevate teaching and learning. Host Tom Landon will be in conversation with speaker, with [name of person Tom is interviewing here].
Speakers
avatar for Tom Landon

Tom Landon

Director of Educational Innovation, Blue Ridge PBS
I'm the Director of Educational Innovation at Blue Ridge PBS, which essentially means I work on cool projects that hopefully elevate teaching and learning in the Commonwealth. I came to Blue Ridge PBS from Virtual Virginia, where I taught AP Human Geography before becoming the Director... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

9:45am EST

A Brief History of the Future of Education: Learning in the Age of Disruption
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 2
Schools were designed over a century ago to serve a generation of learners that existed before smartphones, before computers, before nuclear power ? even before women could vote. Although the dedicated educators of today work harder than ever before, they keep producing citizens that aren?t ready for a workforce that is a constant victim of change and disruption. Schools are the victims of the TTWWADI mindset (That?s The Way We?ve Always Done It). They must question and unthaw frozen mindsets and realign instructional practices to prepare their learners for the digital age. This hands-on, brains-on presentation explores the nature of TTWWADI and how disruptive innovation has led to the need for educational change. Participants will explore why today?s kids are different and how to access the new core learning attributes of the digital generations. We will also explore how learning must change to prepare learners who are fluent in the next-generation skills they require for success. Finally, we will investigate the new roles educators must embrace to reach their learners where they are at. After all, we want to prepare our learners for their futures and not our past.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Lawrence Schaaf

Ryan Lawrence Schaaf

Associate Professor of Educational Technology, Notre Dame of Maryland University
Dr. Ryan L. Schaaf is an associate professor of educational technology at Notre Dame of Maryland University and faculty at Johns Hopkins University. He was recently selected as the inaugural 2023 Outstanding Higher Education Award winner by the Maryland Society for Educational Te... Read More →
A Brief History EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 2024 pdf
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 2
  Virtual Session

9:45am EST

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Critical Thinking Online
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 1
As AI has taken the stage in today's world, it is difficult to know how to utilize AI to make a meaningful impact on student learning.  In many ways, AI is seen as a barrier to learning, but research is showing wonderful ways to integrate AI to enhance critical thinking.  See a real course example about how to integrate AI in online learning for critical thinking and leave with ideas and examples that you can utilize to create a deeper level of analysis and understanding with your students.
Speakers
JB
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 1
  Virtual Session

11:00am EST

AI Your New Teachers Aide
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3
How to use AI to help support and assist with your classroom duties. Using AI programs like BriskAI, Curipod, Quizizz, and Question Well to help make review material and resources for your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Springer

Katherine Springer

ITRT, Highland County Public Schools
VSTE AI Training pdf
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

11:00am EST

Charting New Courses: Navigating Instructional Technology as a Coach
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
This session designed specifically for new instructional technology resource teachers and coaches who are new to instructional coaching. This session provides an overview to the skills and strategies needed to excel in this position. Participants will explore effective ways to build relationships with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders in order to promote meaningful integration of technology in instruction. The session will also delve into best practices for conducting technology-focused professional development workshops and facilitating one-on-one coaching sessions. Throughout the session, new ITRTs will gain practical tips and tricks for managing their time, resources, and projects to ensure their success as instructional coaches in their respective educational settings.
Speakers
KB

Kristen Butler

Instructional Technology Specialist, Norfolk Public Schools
I am a 17 year veteran of middle school, teaching in Georgia and Virginia. I am currently an ITRT for Norfolk Public Schools, but have taught reading, civics, and US history at the middle school level. I am passionate about helping teachers use technology to enhance their instruction... Read More →
Charting New Courses Navigating Instructional Technology as a Coach pptx
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

11:00am EST

Designing Custom Multilingual Coding Environments for Language Learners using Makecode and Microbit
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
Many programming environments only offer English as an option for coding. What if you could design your own custom blocks for Makecode in a language that meets your students' needs and have them setup with their device in their target language? In this session we share resources on developing custom multilingual coding environments and operationalizing them in a dual language immersion program. We will share strategies and templates to develop your own blocks in Makecode and quickly set them up to use in the classroom, natively. We will share the process and what has worked and what hasn't!

Co-Presenting with Eric Bredder is Robyn DiCarlo.
Speakers
avatar for Eric Bredder

Eric Bredder

Graduate Student, University of Virginia
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

11:00am EST

Build Your Classroom Toolkit with Google
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
With so many hidden gems and overlooked tools in Google Workspace for Education, let me be your guide as we discover new updates to Google apps and revisit some well-known tools that we can hack into a better workflow. In this high-energy, interactive session, you will learn how to increase your own professional productivity and boost student learning opportunities. For this hands-on session, be sure to bring a device with you so you can start applying these tricks right away!
Speakers
avatar for Katie Moran

Katie Moran

ITRT, Rockingham County Public Schools
Katie Moran is a former high school history teacher who currently works as an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher.  She works to support classroom teachers in developing educational technology skills and digital methodologies to enhance best practices in their instruction... Read More →
Build your Classroom Toolkit with Google (VSTE24 before) pdf
Build your Classroom Toolkit with Google (VSTE24 after) pdf
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

Uncheatable Assessments
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
AI and low student engagement have teachers worried about cheating, and how to create assessments that are rigorous, equitable, and foster academic integrity. Learn the secrets of doing so and redesign an existing assignment in this hands on session.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Hernandez

Michael Hernandez

Writer, Speaker, Educator, Michael Hernandez Learning
Michael is an award-winning teacher, author, and international speaker in Los Angeles whose work focuses on digital and civic literacy, social justice, and student-centered learning experiences. His new book about authentic learning, Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects To... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

1:00pm EST

Understanding Synthetic AI and Hip Hop Ethics
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
Using hip hop as a cultural lens, this session will explore critical ethical questions surrounding the development and use of artificial intelligence. We will delve into the complex relationship between technology and society, examining the potential impacts of synthetic AI on individuals and communities.
Speakers
DL
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Featured Session

1:00pm EST

Amplifying Student Voice: Empowering Learning with Canvas Studio
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3
Unlock the potential of Canvas Studio. Learn how to diversify student learning and engagement using this powerful resource. Anchor student success with Canvas Studio. Join our innovative Studio session.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Michalczak

Sarah Michalczak

ITRT, Suffolk Public Schools
Sarah Michalczak has been an ITRT for Suffolk Public Schools for eight years and with the division for eleven school years. Her experience in education also includes teaching middle school math. Prior to switching careers her professional background includes time in information systems... Read More →
avatar for Aulander Skinner

Aulander Skinner

ITRT (Instructional Technology Resource Teacher), Suffolk Public Schools
Aulander Skinner has dedicated 30 years to the field of education, fulfilling various roles such as instructional assistant, computer resource teacher, classroom teacher, and Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT). In his current capacity as an ITRT, Skinner has made significant... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

1:00pm EST

Animating Learning: Empowering Students with Digital Tools
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
In this interactive and collaborative session, you?ll dive into the exciting world of student self-animation using digital tools. Discover how to empower learners of all ages to express themselves through animation, characters, and creativity. We?ll explore user-friendly platforms, share practical tips, and reflect on integrating self-animation into your curriculum. Participants will leave with practical ideas, resources, and newfound confidence to nurture creativity in their students. Don?t miss this opportunity to ignite imagination, foster collaboration, and inspire your students with captivating animations!
Speakers
avatar for Michelle Nyhuis

Michelle Nyhuis

Instructional Facilitator of Technology, LCPS
Hi! My name is Michelle Nyhuis, I am the Instructional Facilitator of Technology (IFT) at Cedar Lane Elementary School. I enjoy teaming with teachers to support instruction by providing quality professional development for teachers, model effective strategies, and collaborate with... Read More →
avatar for Colette Bradley

Colette Bradley

Instructional Facilitator of Technology, LCPS
I am an Instructional Facilitator of Technology at Rosa Lee Carter Elemenary in Loudoun County.  I hold an M.S.Ed. in Early Childhood Education from Old Dominion University.  I have worked in education for 16 years.  I love the creativity that digital tools can bring into the classroom... Read More →
VSTE24 Animate Resource Document docx
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

1:00pm EST

Create, Collaborate, and Connect with Book Creator
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D
You have probably used Book Creator to have students create a book, but did you know that Book Creator can also be used to encourage collaboration amongst students, teachers, and families while providing many connections to the educational community and beyond? During this session Book Creator users will explore the new collaboration features, feedback options, app smashing, templates, translation options, and so much more. Attendees will receive a free 6-month subscription to the premium features within Book Creator, which includes unlimited libraries, 1000 books, ability to add co-teachers and engage in real-time collaboration. While classroom teachers can definitely benefit from this session, specialists in a coaching role will see the added benefits of having multiple libraries in order to work with more than one classroom at a time.
Speakers
avatar for Julee Donnell

Julee Donnell

Library Media Specialist, White Oaks Elementary School
CL

Chris Lowman

Library Media Specialist, Shelton Park Elementary School
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

1:00pm EST

More than a Map: Using Google Earth to Explore the World!
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
Come see how you can use Google Earth to visualize scientific data, explore math concepts, give historical context of events, examine settings in literature, and explore the depths of the sea! These free tools can help students explore concepts from a different perspective, while keeping them engaged with real world information, and helping them develop spatial reasoning skills. We'll navigate the immense oceans, visit tropical islands, travel along winding rivers, and even spend some time on dry land exploring ways to use Google Earth using existing resources, and creating your own.
Speakers
avatar for Alan Quimby

Alan Quimby

Instructional Technology Coach, Harrisonburg City Public Schools
VSTE 2024 Google Earth pdf
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
  Virtual Session

2:15pm EST

Solve In Time
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ballroom 3
Solve in Time! is an educational design thinking and coaching process that emphasizes solving problems under time constraints. It's a structured approach that encourages the 4Cs (critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration) by guiding participants through the following steps:
  1. 🟥 Problem- Identify and summarize the real and relevant problem.
  2. 🟪 Research- Use research skills and personal knowledge to answer the randomly selected question.
  3. 🟦 Understand- Use empathy and compassion to answer the randomly selected question.
  4. 🟨 Solve- Use imagination and critical thinking to answer the randomly selected question.
  5. 🟩 Share- Use creativity and communication to share your solution.
 
Speakers
DL
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Featured Session

2:15pm EST

Become a "Youtuber": An engaging strategy for English Learners
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 1
Participants will experience a strategy called ?Become a Youtuber? in which students, in a blended learning format, teach their ?subscribers? a topic. Attendees will observe 3rd graders using the strategy and have time to plan, prepare, and practice.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Rebecca Madrona

Dr. Rebecca Madrona

English Learner Teacher, Arlington Public Schools
With over 15 years of experience educating diverse youth worldwide, I am a dedicated and innovative educational leader committed to driving meaningful change in education. Currently, I am an English Learner Teacher at a Title 1 school in Arlington, VA, where I develop and deliver... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Computer Science for Middle School (CS4MS) 2.0
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 3
This session will discuss findings from the second year of the VDOE funded, CS4MS project. The project provides computer science Professional Development opportunities for Region II teachers instructing students in middle school grades 6- 8. Participating teachers learn to integrate CS standards into core and elective content through online, asynchronous microcredentials and an in-person Summer Workshop. Project findings and next steps will be included in the presentation.
Speakers
ML
LA
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Makerspace is for everyone
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D
In this session, we will explore how to create an inclusive and accessible makerspace environment. We?ll discuss strategies for adapting to diverse student needs, meeting learners at their skill levels, and demystifying technology. Our focus will be on bridging the digital divide and ensuring that all students feel empowered to engage with technology, regardless of their prior experience.
Speakers
avatar for Kaitlyn McCoy

Kaitlyn McCoy

Program Manager, ODU Brooks Crossing Innovation Lab
I am an education professional with experience in library science, STEM programming, and educational technology. Holding a Master’s in Library Science from East Carolina University, I am dedicated to fostering inclusive and innovative learning environments. I have a track record... Read More →
VSTE PRESENTATION MAKERSPACE IS FOR EVERYONE pdf
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

3:30pm EST

Beyond the Screen: Teaching Digital Citizenship through Real-World Scenarios
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 2
In today's digital age, teaching digital citizenship is essential for students to navigate the online world responsibly and safely. This proposal outlines a comprehensive, engaging, and practical approach to teaching K-5 students digital citizenship through real-world scenarios. The session will focus on fostering positive online behavior, understanding digital footprints, maintaining authenticity, balancing screen time, and protecting privacy. We will equip educators (coaches, admin, ITS) with practical strategies to teach digital citizenship. The proposed activities and lessons enable students to reflect on their online actions and their consequences. Our goal is to cultivate a positive online presence for young students, ensuring that their digital footprints remain positive as they continue their journey in life.
Speakers
avatar for Nicole Holdcraft

Nicole Holdcraft

Instructional Technology Specialist, College Park ES
avatar for Beth Smith

Beth Smith

Instructional Tech Specialist, Woodstock Elementary School
My passion lies in leveraging AI to streamline teacher tasks, integrating technology to create engaging learning experiences for students, and fostering a love for coding and robotics. My diverse background as a classroom teacher and a Gifted Resource Teacher enriches my current role... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Transform your Teaching through Self-Checking Assessments within Desmos
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 1
Did you know Desmos is a FREE resource that offers more than just a calculator? Discover how Desmos can transform your teaching with interactive asessments! In this session, I will show you how to create self-checking assessments using Desmos' powerful features. Plus, you will receive a reflective tool to help students identify areas where they need more support while using Desmos.
Speakers
avatar for Tysha Batts

Tysha Batts

ITC, Teaching and Learning
My name is Dr. Tysha Batts. I have been a teacher for over 15 years. I have also worked as a STEM Education Specialist with Virginia Space Grant Consortium where I managed a STEM summer program. As a contractor for NASA, I worked on creating curricula that follows the Artemis missions... Read More →
Desmos Notes Page pdf
Transform Your Teaching... pdf
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Behavior Buoyancy in Tech Waters
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D
Enhance your instructional strategies through responsive classroom techniques. This session will focus on fostering student self-regulation and implementing logical consequences to maintain focus and purposeful technology use. Participants will explore practical approaches to creating a supportive classroom environment, encouraging student accountability, and integrating engaging instructional methods. Empower your students to harness the full potential of technology while promoting responsible and self-directed learning.
Speakers
avatar for Anna Bayless
CH
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

3:30pm EST

Crafting Digital Narratives: Empowering Students through Portfolio Creation
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ballroom 3
Student portfolios have become a powerful tool for showcasing learning, growth, and reflection. In this session, educators will explore how help students craft personalized digital portfolios that highlight their unique learning journeys.
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Fielding

Katherine Fielding

Accessibility Advocate, Fielding Notes
Katie Fielding is an educational consultant with 20 years of public school experience. She champions digital accessibility, creativity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in classrooms. Specializing in technology and STEM integration, Katie creates interdisciplinary instructional... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

3:30pm EST

Anchoring your instruction with Lumio and AI
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 3
When you need a firm foundation in the seas of education, you must drop an anchor.  Lumio and AI can help by being that Anchor. Let?s drop anchor and see how these evolving educational tools can work together to innovate teaching and learning.  In this session, Kevin Marcus will be looking at how LUMIO allows for the importing of different media and supplies instant feedback with documentation from its Game-Based Learning Activities and Response. He will also focus on how using AI can help educators improve their workflow and allow them more time to focus on instruction in their classroom.  This session will be hands-on so that attendees can receive a first-hand experience they can take back to their classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Kevin Marcus

Kevin Marcus

ITRT, Wise County Public Schools
Kevin Marcus is an Instructional Technologist with Wise County Public Schools. In this position, he provides training to school district instructional staff regarding the appropriate and creative uses of technology in the classroom, while also providing training and support to administrators... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 3
  Virtual Session
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

8:30am EST

Crafting Immersive Play: Leveraging Genially for Digital Board Game Design
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Zoom Room 3
In this globally connected world, are board games a thing of the past? I think not. Getting together with friends or family for "Game Night" still has an appeal for most people. Within the walls of our classrooms, the most engaging activities consist of student choice, innovation and a little competition. There's never been a better time to dive into bringing gamified learning to your class and, in my opinion, Genially templates hold the key to this endeavor. Participants will use Genially Templates to create digital board games to play as a whole group, with teams, or as a station. The games may be coordinated with any content and any standard. Participants should have a content area and standard in mind for their design. By the end of this make and take session, participants will have a completed game ready to play next year.
Speakers
avatar for Lenette Hillian

Lenette Hillian

Technology Resource Teacher, Portsmouth Public Schools
Greetings! I am an Instructional Technology Specialist at Brighton Elementary, also known as the Hive! I have been in education for over 15 years. For at least eight of those years, I served as an Elementary Special Education Teacher. As an Elementary Special Education Teacher, I... Read More →
avatar for Laura Hunter

Laura Hunter

Technology Specialist, Portsmouth Public School
I am entering my 17th year as an educator. I spent fifteen years teaching fourth and seventh grades and became a TRT this past school year. I love building activities that challenge the students and enhance classroom instruction. Troubleshooting and problem solving are some of my... Read More →
VSTE Genially Presentation for Sched pdf
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

8:30am EST

Ideas for Library Activities Using the Computer Science Standards
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Zoom Room 1
With the push to implement the Computer Science SOL standards into our classrooms in recent years, this session will give you some ideas for library activities that incorporate various Computer Science standards covering multiple grade levels. For each library activity, we will explain the CS standards being covered in the lesson. If you ever need to document how you are covering the CS standards in your library class, this session is for you.
Speakers
avatar for David Baber

David Baber

ITRT, Washington County Public Schools
I have been an educator since 2015 first as a Library Media Specialist for Tazewell County Public Schools and currently as an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher for Washington County Public Schools.  I enjoy the daily challenge of problem solving and troubleshooting to figure... Read More →
VSTE Presentation Ideas for Library Activities Using the Computer Science Standards pptx
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

8:30am EST

The PIC-RAT Model for Technology Integration (Beyond SAMR)
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Zoom Room 2
Who is truly using the technology in your classrooms the teachers or the students? Is a worksheet on Canvas or Schoology more effective than one on paper? Are teachers getting the most out of the interactive board at the front of their classrooms? The PIC-RAT model for Technology Integration provides educators with a framework to assess the impact of technology on student learning. This model not only evaluates whether new tools are transforming instructional practices but also examines whether students are interacting with the technology in active or passive ways. In this interactive session, you will practice using the matrix and discuss how the tool can be used for self-reflection or coaching teachers to improve their practice.
Speakers
avatar for John Davis

John Davis

Edu Technology Supervisor, Minnick Schools
John Davis, is an educator, technology evangelist, and 3D printing business owner who has spent the last 11 years supporting the integration of technology in special education classrooms.
VSTE NearPod Virtual pdf
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

8:30am EST

Empowering Educators: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Teaching and Teacher Preparation
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
1D
This interactive presentation will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of education, specifically focusing on how AI can empower teachers at any experience level. As AI technologies continue to evolve, their integration into educational practices offers unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning, efficient classroom management, and professional development for educators. The session will provide insights, practical examples, and strategies for effectively incorporating AI into teaching and teacher training.
Speakers
avatar for Erin McDonnell-Jones

Erin McDonnell-Jones

Associate Professor, Randolph-Macon College
KN

Kaitlyn Nicole Barker

Elementary Education Class of 2025, Randolph-Macon College
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

8:30am EST

Tackling what we do everyday... with a lens of inclusion.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Ballroom 3
In this session, we will examine more deeply the benefits of belonging from students to parents and every colleague in
between. We will explore actions and tools that support creating and driving spaces of belonging. Wrap up the session with questions and response and a simple guide for next steps.
Speakers
avatar for Dr Rhonda Talford Knight

Dr Rhonda Talford Knight

CEO, Knight Consulting Group
Dr. Rhonda Talford Knight is a former PK-12 teacher and a former assistant professor where her coursework in Higher Education used a foundation of “understanding equity and equitable practices”. In her education work, she also focused on the integration of technology in the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

9:45am EST

Dream Big, But Start Small
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 1
KidWind has a saying, ?Dream big, but start small.? Join a KidWind coach as she explains how KidWind.org coaches work with students to creatively explore the science, technology, and implications of a world powered by clean energy. Many schools now have STEM (STEAM) classes, or, environmental education courses during the school day, or after-school clubs that address environmental literacy topics. KidWind plays a big part in after-school and in-school lessons promoting clean energy education in Virginia. As the world is increasingly powered by clean energy, it is more critical than ever that we help prepare a workforce that understands the complexities of this new power generation.
Speakers
avatar for Diane Painter

Diane Painter

Associate Professor, Shenandoah University
Diane DeMott Painter, Ph.D. is a retired Fairfax County special education teacher who now teaches part-time at Shenandoah University as a teacher-educator. She volunteers her time at Makersmiths, Inc., a nonprofit maker space in Loudoun County, VA. As Makersmiths' STEM lead, she works... Read More →
Addressing Climate Change Using the Virginia 2018 Science Standards of Learning docx
Dream Big, Start Small pdf
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

9:45am EST

Igniting Engagement: Transforming Classrooms with Collaborative Learning Technologies
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 3
Collaborative learning technologies have the potential to transform traditional educational practices by fostering a more interactive and engaging learning environment. This presentation will explore the impact of collaborative tools such as online discussion forums, collaborative documents, and social media platforms on student engagement and learning outcomes. Through a combination of theoretical insights and practical examples, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of how to effectively integrate these technologies into their teaching practices to enhance student collaboration and achievement.
Speakers
avatar for Sarah Elizabeth Camp

Sarah Elizabeth Camp

Instructional Technology Specialist, Old Dominion University
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

9:45am EST

Teaching Executive Skills with Universal Design for Learning in Grades 4-12
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 2
Executive skills develop until age 25, with rapid growth in the middle years. We must be cautious and intentional in saying, "They already know how to do this!" Using the UDL guidelines, we explore how to scaffold Strategic, Goal-Directed, Purposeful, and Motivated Learners. We provide classroom-level and schoolwide evidence-based strategies for teachers, coaches, and administrators to put in place to develop students? executive skills -- and scaffold the ones that won?t develop until age 25! Understand the range of executive skills Understand critical characteristics of executive skills Identify opportunities to scaffold and build executive skills during the middle school day Identify activities and strategies to scaffold and build executive skills during the middle school day Participants will have a QR code for access to materials, explore a handout and examples, and discuss with the presenters to personalize to their own setting and network for the future.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Costley

Shannon Costley

ELA 6/7 Teacher, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Shannon Costley, M.Ed., has been a middle school ELA teacher for eight years and has also served as an MTSS interventionist. She has been awarded 2023 Division Teacher of the Year and has strived to ensure all students have access to curriculum and interventions necessary for their... Read More →
avatar for Susanne Croasdaile

Susanne Croasdaile

Program Specialist, Curriculum and Instruction, VDOE T/TAC at VCU
Susanne Croasdaile, PhD, has been a classroom teacher, instructional coach, professional developer, program specialist, systems change consultant, and associate director of curriculum and instructions for public schools in Virginia and Louisiana. With more than 25 years of experience... Read More →
UDL Materials VSTE 2024 pdf
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

9:45am EST

Be An #A11y Ally: Creating Accessible Classrooms
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3
Creating accessible classrooms is essential for ensuring all students have equal opportunities to succeed. In this session, participants will learn how to use digital accessibility tools to design inclusive, accessible, and engaging learning experiences for every student.
Speakers
avatar for Katherine Fielding

Katherine Fielding

Accessibility Advocate, Fielding Notes
Katie Fielding is an educational consultant with 20 years of public school experience. She champions digital accessibility, creativity, and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in classrooms. Specializing in technology and STEM integration, Katie creates interdisciplinary instructional... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

9:45am EST

What's Your Impact?
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
This question often plagues those in a coaching or supportive role. Join members of the Newport News Instructional Technology Team as they discuss their journey to answer this question over the last 15 months. Come see the products they've created using a design-thinking process and learn about their next steps to collect data on their impact as coaches. Leave with copies of their products to remix for your coaching program.
Speakers
avatar for Lindsey Smith

Lindsey Smith

Instructional Technology Coordinator, Newport News Public Schools
avatar for Allison Stetar

Allison Stetar

Instructional Technology Coach, Newport News Public Schools
I was a math and science teacher for 15 years and have been an Instructional Technology Coach for 8 years. I am an ISTE Certitifed Educator and Canvas Certified Educator, who loves speadsheets!
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

Cancelled - Looking for a Strong Anchor? Supporting Innovation with TPACK
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
Anchoring a vision of innovation in the fundamental understanding of how technology supports content and pedagogy can lead to powerful change in the classroom. In this interactive session, we will consider what innovation looks like, learn about and practice using the Technological Pedagogical Content model for lesson planning and explore opportunities to use TPACK as an anchor for more student-centered, engaging instruction. Come prepared to play as we explore and create new ways of approaching instructional design.
Speakers
avatar for Karen Richardson

Karen Richardson

Karen Richardson has had a love affair with technology since she touched her first computer in 1983. In the late 1980s, she put that passion to work when she taught her students how to use a desktop publisher to create bookmarks and her fellow English teachers how to use a word processor... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

11:00am EST

Fantastic Google Templates and Where to Find Them
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
Do you like having some time added back into your day? Would you like to have high quality materials ready for your students with little to no work on your side? Then this session is for you! Throughout the session, templates will be shared for a variety of Google apps, Canva, Adobe Express, AI Prompts, and whole lesson plans that can be applied to and used in any subject area. Further resources and websites will be shared to continue the learning well after the session ends.
Speakers
avatar for Patrick Hausammann

Patrick Hausammann

Clarke County Public Schools
Patrick Hausammann is a perpetual optimist and believer in the power of a #growthmindset to #failforward en route to creativity and innovation. He leads with empathy and believes in empowering others to accomplish their goals along the path to their individual greatness. Patrick is... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

11:00am EST

Growing Creative Thinkers with Adobe Express in the Classroom
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
Do you want to motivate, engage, and inspire your students? Research shows that when students tell stories, present to an audience, or share information visually, they engage more deeply with course content and gain confidence simultaneously. Additionally, students who learn to effectively use visuals?both consuming and creating them?often have a better understanding of the material. Creative thinking also plays a key role in helping students actively engage with learning content and retain information more readily. Adobe Express can be the tool that helps you accomplish these goals. This session, designed for those new to Adobe Express, will guide you through its extensive resources. You'll learn how to use Adobe Express to create compelling visuals, foster creative thinking, and enhance student engagement. Discover the features and tools Adobe Express offers to make your journey toward building a creative and dynamic classroom both achievable and enjoyable.
Speakers
avatar for Arianna Trickey

Arianna Trickey

Educational Technology Integrator, Richmond Public Schools
Arianna Trickey, M.T., M.Ed., is an Educational Technology Integrator for the Richmond Public Schools District. She holds a B.A. in History, an M.T. in Elementary Education, and an M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. After graduating, Arianna moved to Richmond, VA, where she taught... Read More →
VSTE Growing Creative Thinkers with Adobe Express in the Classroom pdf
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

Unconscious bias... we all have it.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
In this session, the discussion will frame how unconscious bias is a human condition and while it can’t be stopped, we can all learn tools to mitigate our unconscious bias. Engage in hands-on learning to deeper understand the root of unconscious bias and how we can use tools to interrupt bias. Wrap up the session with questions and response
and a simple guide for next steps.
Speakers
avatar for Dr Rhonda Talford Knight

Dr Rhonda Talford Knight

CEO, Knight Consulting Group
Dr. Rhonda Talford Knight is a former PK-12 teacher and a former assistant professor where her coursework in Higher Education used a foundation of “understanding equity and equitable practices”. In her education work, she also focused on the integration of technology in the classroom... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

1:00pm EST

Integrating Computer Science Across All Subject Areas: A Pathway to 21st Century Skills
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
In today's digital age, proficiency in computer science (CS) is no longer confined to IT departments but has become essential across all disciplines. We advocate for the integration of CS principles and practices into every subject area of the curriculum. By embedding computational thinking into all core subjects, educators can foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity in students, preparing them for the ever changing digital world. We are looking forward to exploring the newly adopted computer science standards.
Speakers
avatar for Casey Holbrook

Casey Holbrook

4th Grade Teacher, King George County Public Schools
avatar for Yvonne Richard

Yvonne Richard

K-5 STEM Teacher, King George County Schools
PDF Integrating Computer Science Across All Subject Areas A Pathway to 21st Century Skills pdf
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1
  General Session

1:00pm EST

Self-Paced Learning In Elementary
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
Come hear about one team?s journey to developing self-paced learning units in an upper elementary classroom. Explore various strategies for increasing independent learning, balancing teacher intervention, and incorporating student choice.  This session will be a very honest exploration of the challenges and success that we have encountered while developing self-paced learning units in an upper elementary classroom. We will share the necessary components of a self-paced learning unit, various strategies for how students work through the unit, ways to incorporate teacher instruction/intervention, and tips on how to organize the classroom during self-paced learning. Presenters will share templates and other resources while guiding presenters through the process of planning a self-paced learning unit.
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Wolfenbarger

Jennifer Wolfenbarger

Innovative Learning Coach, Ferry Farm Elementary School/Stafford County Public Schools
BA

Bethany Alley

Teacher, Ferry Farm Elementary School/Stafford County Public Schools
VSTE Presentation Self Paced Learning in Elementary pdf
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2
  General Session

1:00pm EST

What shape is your anchor? Innovative ways to meet the needs of all learners
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3
When most of us think of an anchor, a particular shape comes to mind. In truth, anchors come in many different shapes and sizes depending on their purpose. Just like in teaching, a one-size-fits-all approach just won't work for every situation. In this interactive session, you will experience how technology and Universal Design for Learning can go hand in hand to meet the needs of all learners in the elementary classroom. We will dive into the UDL Core Beliefs and Design Process, exploring the technology tools that can support out students' learning. Please bring a charged tablet or laptop in order to participate fully in this session!
Speakers
avatar for Dawn Williams

Dawn Williams

Instructional Technology Coach, PWCS
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3
  General Session

1:00pm EST

Leveraging Technology to Teach Practical Life Skills Across Educational Levels
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D
In this session, educators will explore innovative strategies to integrate technology into their teaching practices to equip students with practical life skills. This session will cover approaches tailored to different educational levels?elementary, middle, secondary, and collegiate?ensuring that students develop essential competencies for their personal and professional lives. Participants will gain insights into effective tools, applications, and teaching methodologies that enhance student engagement and foster critical life skills across all stages of education.
Speakers
avatar for Erin McDonnell-Jones

Erin McDonnell-Jones

Associate Professor, Randolph-Macon College
KN

Kaitlyn Nicole Barker

Elementary Education Class of 2025, Randolph-Macon College
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

1:00pm EST

Voyage to Victory: VSTE's Demo Slam
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
Share and celebrate the latest and greatest apps and ideas for using new tools and old tools in new ways at this VSTE DEMO SLAM! It could be something amazing you learned in a session or just an awesome thing you discovered. Participants are given two minutes max to demo their resource or tip. Then the audience will vote for the winner.  Come watch this fast paced, fun event!
Speakers
avatar for Heather Askea

Heather Askea

VSTE Education Committee, UVAWise STREAMWISE
Heather Askea is the STREAM Outreach Coordinator and adjunct professor of Education at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise. Heather holds a BA in English with PK-8 teaching endorsements, M. Ed in Administration and Supervision, and is currently pursuing a doctoral degree... Read More →
avatar for Tina Coffey

Tina Coffey

VSTE Board Member, Roanoke County Schools ITRT
Tina Coffey is an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher for Roanoke County Schools, in Roanoke, Virginia. She has spent twenty-seven years in public-school education, the last twenty as an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher. Currently, she serves on the VSTE Board of Directors... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

2:15pm EST

Think again: Reimagining Education In A Changing World
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ballroom 3
Rapid changes in technology and the social/political landscape can be stressful for teachers to navigate, leaving us wanting to go back to basics. Awarding-winning educator Michael Hernandez helps us fund opportunity to change, and sees it as a chance to remember what matters most in education - connection, imagination, and the profound responsibility we have to prepare the next generation for the challenges they'll face in the future.
Speakers
avatar for Michael Hernandez

Michael Hernandez

Writer, Speaker, Educator, Michael Hernandez Learning
Michael is an award-winning teacher, author, and international speaker in Los Angeles whose work focuses on digital and civic literacy, social justice, and student-centered learning experiences. His new book about authentic learning, Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects To... Read More →
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ballroom 3
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