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2024VSTE Virtual Conference
Note: In-person attendees will receive login access starting Monday, November 4, 2024, allowing each to create personalized schedules. Until then, you’re welcome to explore the available sessions without logging in.
Sunday, December 8
 

9:45am EST

Canva Tools for Dynamic Experiences
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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!
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 2

9:45am EST

Let's "Jusitfy" your answer! - Innovative Elementary Lessons with iPads
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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 Henderson Elementary School in Dumfries, VA. Before I was an ITC I taught various K-6 classrooms and found that technology was my passion.  We hope you bring your device and join us for a Goosech... Read More →
LB

Lindsay Bennett

Instructional Technology Coach, Henderson Elementary - Prince William County Schools
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 3

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!
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D

9:45am EST

Calm Waters, Hidden Depths: Unveiling Professional Development Opportunities
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 1

11:00am EST

Increasing Student Engagement with Interactive Ed Tech
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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.
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3

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
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D

11:00am EST

Finding An Anchor in the AI Ocean: Lessons Learned
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2

11:00am EST

Weigh the Anchor! Charting New Horizons: Gamifying Education with AI's Compass
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1

1:00pm EST

Spotlight Session
Sunday December 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Spotlight Speaker session.
Speakers
Sunday December 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3

2:15pm EST

AI: Your Digital Anchor
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
This proposal outlines the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a foundational tool to enhance educational success. By leveraging AL, we aim to improve learners' efficiency, personalize their learning experiences, and streamline administrative processes. This will ultimately lead to better educational outcomes for students and more effective resource management for institutions.
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 3

2:15pm EST

From Smartboards to Smartphones: The Impact of Technology on Learning Efficacy
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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.
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 2

2:15pm EST

Wave Makers: Transforming Education Through VSTE?s Certified Coaching Program
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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.
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 1

2:15pm EST

Be An #A11y Ally: Creating Accessible STEM Classrooms with Digital Notebooks
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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.
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ballroom 3

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
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D

3:30pm EST

Safe Harbor in Rough Seas: Coaching New Teachers to Success
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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.
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 2

3:30pm EST

Sailing Toward Accessibility: HTML and LMS Design Strategies for All
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 3

3:30pm EST

Successful Sailing: A Support Framework for Yearlong PD
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 1

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.
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D

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
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
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Zoom Room 1

4:45pm EST

Ready Player One: Coding text based adventure games to get students creating
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
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
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Zoom Room 2

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
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
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
Zoom Room 3

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
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
1D
 
Monday, December 9
 

8:00am EST

Monday Keynote
Monday December 9, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Monday Keynote Speaker
Speakers
Monday December 9, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Ballroom 3

9:45am EST

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

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
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D

9:45am EST

Writing Your Story: Creating Your Professional Portfolio
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Professional portfolios are a powerful tool for showcasing teaching philosophies, professional growth, and reflection. In this session, educators will explore how to craft personalized digital portfolios that highlight their unique professional journeys
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3

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
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
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 2

9:45am EST

Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Critical Thinking Online
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 1

11:00am EST

AI Your New Teachers Aide
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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.
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3

11:00am EST

Charting New Courses: Navigating Instructional Technology as a Coach
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2

11:00am EST

Designing Custom Multilingual Coding Environments for Language Learners using Makecode and Microbit
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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!
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1

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
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D

11:00am EST

Uncheatable Assessments
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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

1:00pm EST

Amplifying Student Voice: Empowering Learning with Canvas Studio
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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.
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3

1:00pm EST

Animating Learning: Empowering Students with Digital Tools
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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!
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1

1:00pm EST

Riding the Digital Citizen-Ship on the Waves of Technology
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
This will be an in-person presentation that will have educators, coaches, and administrators understand the Model Policy concerning Internet Safety and the integration of the Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning especially in the strand of Digital Citizenship including explanation, resources, and performance indicators. This is an important step towards adding in new and emerging technologies, which includes AI, Virtual Reality, and other rising educational technologies.
Speakers
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2

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.
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D

1:00pm EST

Voyage to Victory: VSTE's Demo Slam
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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. The first fifteen to sign up get special VSTE SWAG and a chance for prizes and glory as the VSTE Demo Slam champion! Do you have the coolest idea to take you to the top of the VSTE DEMO SLAM!? To sign up go to [we will add link here] or visit Port VSTE!
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3

2:15pm EST

Become a "Youtuber": An engaging strategy for English Learners
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 1

2:15pm EST

Computer Science for Middle School (CS4MS) 2.0
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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.
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 3

2:15pm EST

Diving Deeper: Increasing Engagement and Relevance with eMediaVA
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
In this interactive session, we'll take a deep dive into the latest additions to eMediaVA, focusing on resources that spark curiosity, ignite critical thinking, and empower student learning. We'll explore what's new for the 2024/25 school year, including new collections for social studies, environmental science, STEM, and more. Attendees will gain practical insights into integrating eMediaVA into their curriculum, making learning more dynamic and accessible. Additionally, participants will learn how to create and manage custom collections, enabling them to organize and personalize content for their specific classroom needs.
Speakers
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Zoom Room 2

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
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D

3:30pm EST

Beyond the Screen: Teaching Digital Citizenship through Real-World Scenarios
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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.
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 2

3:30pm EST

Transform your Teaching through Self-Checking Assessments within Desmos
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Zoom Room 1

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.
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D

3:30pm EST

Crafting Digital Narratives: Empowering Students through Portfolio Creation
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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.
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ballroom 3

3:30pm EST

Anchoring your instruction with Lumio and AI
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
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
 
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
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.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Zoom Room 3

8:30am EST

Ideas for Library Activities Using the Computer Science Standards
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
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
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Zoom Room 1

8:30am EST

The PIC-RAT Model for Technology Integration (Beyond SAMR)
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
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
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Zoom Room 2

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.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
1D

8:30am EST

Google Tips and Tricks That Can Anchor Your Teacher Life
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
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
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Ballroom 3

9:45am EST

Dream Big, But Start Small
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 1

9:45am EST

Igniting Engagement: Transforming Classrooms with Collaborative Learning Technologies
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 3

9:45am EST

Teaching Executive Skills with Universal Design for Learning in Grades 4-12
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
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.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Zoom Room 2

9:45am EST

Video storytelling in the classroom
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Learn the secrets of how to record and edit video, and ideas for lessons in classrooms of all levels.
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 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3

11:00am EST

Fantastic Google Templates and Where to Find Them
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1

11:00am EST

Looking for a Strong Anchor? Supporting Innovation with TPACK
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2

11:00am EST

Tell Me A Story
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
How many ways are there to tell a story? And how many ways are there for learners to demonstrate their knowledge? Learning is about discovering and organizing information, so let?s add tools and options to share with our teachers! From notecatchers to interactive projects, we?ll look at how infographics create opportunities for classroom innovation, and understanding infographics also builds students? digital literacy! Analog and digital tools will both be explored.
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Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3

11:00am EST

Be An #A11y Ally: Creating Accessible Classrooms
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
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.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom 3

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.
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Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D

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
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.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 1

1:00pm EST

Self-Paced Learning In Elementary
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
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
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 2

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
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!
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Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Zoom Room 3

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.
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D

2:15pm EST

Think again: Reimagining Education In A Changing World
Tuesday December 10, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
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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