Virtual Virginia (VVA), a program of the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE), is expanding to provide all Virginia public school divisions with a platform that gives students and teachers online … Continue Reading
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VSTE & UnisonEDU Offer Online Coaching Plus Other Ways to Connect
Not only are teachers and students learning how to connect online, Virginia's technology coaches are also figuring out how to support teachers in an online environment. VSTE is offering several … Continue Reading
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Being Culturally Responsive With Technology
My husband and I are the self-proclaimed spades champions in our family. At past family gatherings, we are often met with, “Hey, how have you been? … Continue Reading
Global Collaboration in Rural Virginia
The words ‘global collaboration’ seem like a distant attainment for most of us educators. We think that concept is something someone else could do, … Continue Reading
I Wonder and I Hope
It has been enjoyable these past weeks to be able to work outside in my backyard with my two dogs and the sounds of Spring surrounding me. I am … Continue Reading
Supporting the 5Cs with the Distance Learning Toolkit
Teachers across the nation are wondering how to get students engaged, connected, and excited about learning right now. That is why we are thrilled to … Continue Reading
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AdHoc Taskforce Inclusion Committee: Mentoring Program
In 2019, the VSTE Board of Directors agreed to create an Ad Hoc Inclusion Task Force focused on issues related to diversity in education and educational technology in Virginia. This group had two … Continue Reading
Tech & Equity: Supporting All Our Students
At 2 PM on Monday, March 23rd, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Virginia's public schools will close for the rest of the school year. Amy Stewart and Nicci Dowd, co-chairs of VSTE's Inclusion … Continue Reading
News and Media Literacy Resource Center
Fact checking is just the beginning. To teach news literacy in the classroom today, you'll need to give students a strong foundation in cultural awareness and critical thinking. Common Sense Education … Continue Reading
Coach of the Year Finalists Announced
Each year, VSTE recognizes three exemplary educators for their outstanding works in supporting their peers in becoming digital age educators. They meet the high standards set in the ISTE Standards for … Continue Reading
