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Virginia Society for Technology in Education

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Big Deal Book , February 15th, 2022

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you    Celebrate Presidents Day, Bridge the Equity Gap, Find Hidden Funds & More....

 

Conversations with African American STEM Professionals

The National Museum of African American History and Culture invites middle and high school students to explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Through the Window and into the Mirror is a video conversation series about the experiences of African American STEM professionals today.
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Virtual Architectural Tour and Design Challenge

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A virtual field trip to Fallingwater, Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural masterwork, takes students on a real-life experience at a famous building on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Fallingwater’s education team leads an interactive look at the interior of the structure, along with a workshop for students connecting learning about this masterwork to lessons in fine art, science, mathematics, history, and language arts.
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College and Career Preparation Tools to Bridge the Equity Gap

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Students of color aspiring for the college of their dreams, now have a new resource to amplify their success. An app by nonprofit College Thriver Education aims to bridge the equity gap for students of color in grades 6–12 by connecting them to timely college and career preparation tools and resources through technology.
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Big Deal Book, February 15th, 2022

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Big Deal Book, February 1st , 2022

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you with  Design Challenges, Music & Math, Oral Histories, Moviemaking & More......

 

Innovative Devices, Software, and Services That Bring Learning to Life

Students are the foundation of a better future, and Lenovo Education is here to help educators break down barriers, foster equality, and inspire the next generation to soar. Lenovo believes every student deserves the advantages of educational technology. To make that a reality, the company is working with schools to implement solutions that promote equity and help bridge the digital divide. The Lenovo team is dedicated to working closely with IT leaders and educators to understand their challenges and develop customized, flexible solutions that meet their needs and beyond.
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Grants Fostering Creative Expression Through Music
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The Mockingbird Foundation offers competitive grants to schools and nonprofit organizations that effect improvements in music education for children.
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Immersive Experience into the Art of Moviemaking

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles is the largest museum in the United States devoted to the arts, sciences, and artists of moviemaking. The Academy Museum’s mobile app for iOS and Android provides an immersive experience that connects users to the creative, collaborative process of filmmaking.
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Big Deal Book , February 1st, 2022

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Big Deal Book, January 15th, 2022

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you with  Fuel the Mind, Integrate AI, Advance Innovation, Code on the Go & More

STEM Programs to Develop the Next Generation of Innovative Thinkers

The National Inventors Hall of Fame (NIHF) reaches far beyond its museum in promoting creativity and advancing the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship in the next generation of inventors.  The museum connects inventors who have built the world around us with the innovators of tomorrow.
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Stories and Lessons Taught Through Space Exploration

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Making STEM subjects engaging and relevant just got easier for educators thanks to new virtual resources available through the efforts of one of the nation’s top science education centers and space museums: Cosmosphere International SciEd Center and Space Museum.
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Guides for Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Computational Thinking

Featuring in-depth interviews with practitioners, guidelines for classroom teachers, and a webinar about the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) in education, the Hands-On AI Projects for the Classroom guides from ISTE and General Motors provide K–12 educators with practical tools for integrating AI and computational thinking across various grade levels and subject areas.
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Big Deal Book, January 1st, 2022

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse.

This newsletter will help you with  Funding Finds, Culturally Responsive Teaching, 3D Learning & More

 

Toolkit Exploring the Process of a Space Mission—From Idea to Flight

Set to launch in the summer of 2022, NASA’s Psyche mission will be the first to explore a world likely made largely of metal. Scientists hope that studying asteroid Psyche will give insights into how Earth’s core and the cores of the other terrestrial planets came to be.
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Approaching Math Concepts with a Growth Mindset

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Memorizing math content as a checklist or set of skills is not how the brain actually learns. Research from the MIND Research Institute shows there is a better way. Several programs for prekindergarten through grade 8 are available for supplemental use, homeschool, and even summer school. After successful implementation, students will develop a deep conceptual understanding and be able to approach new concepts with confidence and a growth mindset. Get started today and change your math culture.
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Prestigious Award for Exemplary STEM Teaching
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For nearly 40 years, the White House Office of Science and Technology has honored STEM teachers nationwide for both their deep content knowledge and their ability to motivate students. The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) are the highest honors bestowed by the United States government on K–6 STEM educators. Anyone can nominate a STEM teacher at the K–6 level. Teachers can also directly apply at paemst.org. Awardees will receive a certificate signed by the President; a $10,000 award from the National Science Foundation; an expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC; and access to a nationwide cohort of award-winning teachers.
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VA DOE E-rate Training 2022

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The Virginia Department of Education will be offering in-person E-rate training for school division technology and procurement staff responsible for E-rate. All registrations for the training must be completed by January 7, 2022, so that an accurate account of the number of participants can be obtained for the purposes of providing breakfast items and lunch. If you register, please plan on attending because it will affect breakfast and lunch counts ! You can register to attend the training in Central Virginia at the Chesterfield Career and Technical Center, or in Southwest Virginia at the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center.  Registration for the training is free.   The registration link is below the site and date descriptions.

 

Central Virginia

VDOE E-rate in-person Training For School Division Technology and Procurement Staff
January 11, 2022 - 8:30 - 4:30 pm - D136
Snow date is January 19, 2022, same time

Chesterfield County Public Schools
Fulghum Center
CTCC Hull Street
13900 Hull Street Rd Midlothian, Va 23112

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Southwest Virginia 
VDOE E-rate in-person Training For School Division Technology and Procurement Staff
January 25, 2022, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Snow Date : February 1, 2022, 8 am to 4 pm 
Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center
1 Partnership Cir, Abingdon, VA 24210
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