VSTE

Virginia Society for Technology in Education

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Minecraft Monday: Fireworks!

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Monday, July 6, 2020, 8 PM
NEW VSTE Minecraft Server
This week we will learn how to build fireworks in Minecraft, and our teacher will put on a spectacular fireworks show! Visit us on the new
Remember we have changed servers since last Minecraft Monday. Please add our new server but keep the old one, too. Directions below.
VSTE Place, our Minecraft Server has MOVED!
We still have the old Beastnode server so don't delete it, but please rename it. It is currently offline but will be used in the future for special events. Maybe VSTE Special Events server would be a good name! Watch for updates about this. Simply click the server in the list and click to edit it.

Please, add a new server with the new address.
The new VSTE server address, with port, is:
Reclaim Hosting is now hosting the server. There is more memory allocated to it and we should be able to have more participants with less lag.  Joseph Knight did all the required technical things to accomplish the move. Thank you, Joseph!
There is a dynamic map of VSTE Place that is kind of fun to see.
You can even access it conveniently here:

From the VSTE Board of Directors

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The Virginia Society for Technology in Education is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment in all of our endeavors for all members, participants, volunteers, partners, staff, contractors, and Board members. VSTE will continue to stand for and promote diversity and inclusion. We are committed to working with disenfranchised communities to support digital equity and access.

New PD Offering from VSTE and ISTE

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We’re excited to partner with ISTE to share a new opportunity to unite your team during these unprecedented times: ISTE’s All-Digital PD Package.

This bundle gives 10 members of your team access to ISTE’s new Distance Learning Starter Guide, plus ten ISTE memberships. Invaluable resources you need now with all the benefits of ISTE membership. Use VSTE for an extra $10 off!

VSTE Welcomes New & Returning Board Members

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Five board members--three new and two returning--were elected to the VSTE Board of Directors for the 2020 - 2023 term. Join us in welcoming them to the leadership of VSTE.

Click on the links below to learn more about each member. And, click here to learn more about the board.

 

 

Chanel Alford-Campbell

Technology Integration Specialist
Alexandria City Public Schools

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Heather Hurley

Smiling WomanSupervisor of Personalized Learning
Arlington County Public Schools

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Scott Kiser

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Director of Technology
Wise County Public Schools

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Timothy Mays

Photo of manDivision Instructional Technologist
Sussex County Public Schools

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Heather O'Brien

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Instructional Technology Resource Teacher
Culpeper County Public Schools

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Virtual Virginia Webinar Series Archives

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Our webinar series introducing Virtual Virginia to our different audiences is completed. The recordings and resources are linked below. More training opportunities will be announced as they become available.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020: General Overview of Virtual Virginia and Learning Management Systems (Audience: All potential users):

Wednesday, June 3, 2020: Leading Virtual Virginia at the Division Level (Audience: Division level leaders)

Wednesday, June 10, 2020: Supporting Virtual Virginia in the School (Audience: School level leaders and technology coaches)

Wednesday, June 17, 2020: Teaching with Virtual Virginia (Audience: Teachers)