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Brainstorm 2015: Make and Take

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April 10, 2015

A partnership of JMU M. Ed. in Educational Technology, JMU Outreach & Engagement, SVTC and VSTE

Reaching out to educators in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond

 

We are looking forward to Brainstorm 2015! Registration for this event is closed.

Schedule: http://brainstorm2015.sched.org/

Location:
Memorial Hall,James Madison University, 395 South High Street, Harrisonburg, Virginia

Parking Information:
Brainstorm participants should park in R9 Lot. No parking permits will be necessary. The lot is located directly behind Memorial Hall on South Willow Street.  Check the map for help with locating Memorial Hall and the parking lot.jmuannotatedparking

NOTE: All regulations for JMU students, faculty and staff will remain in effect, and students attending the event are required to park in appropriate student parking lots with a JMU parking permit. Regular enforcement will continue in other parking lots, and guests may receive parking citations if parked in restricted lots. Guests are prohibited from parking in specialty spaces such as Service Vehicle spaces, handicap spaces without proper permit, or expired meters. They are also prohibited from parking in Fire Lanes.

Campus Map: http://www.jmu.edu/map/buildings/MEMH.shtml

 

CTO Clinic, May 6, 2015

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CTO Clinic
Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 8 AM to 4 PM
NEW Location for the Clinic: Williamsburg Lodge, Williamsburg, Virginia
Hotel: Woodlands Hotel, Williamsburg, Virginia

Register now

You can find the complete schedule here: http://ctoclinic2015.sched.org/

The VSTE CoSN Council in conjunction with CoSN will be holding its first CTO Clinic on May 6, 2015, at the Williamsburg Lodge in Williamsburg, Virginia. Designed for school division technology leaders, this will be a day of panel discussions, breakout sessions and facilitated discussions.

We'll also be hosting a Technology Petting Zoo: presenters and participants are encouraged to bring samples of the devices they are deploying to share with others. We'll have a Double Robotics Telepresence robot to demo during the day.

We're finalizing the schedule now but here's just a taste of some of the topics we will covering:

Decision Making in the Era of 1:1 and BYODSpeakers: Janet Copenhaver, Henry County; Elizabeth Hoover, Alexandria City; Debra Roethke, Henrico County; Matt D'Ascoli, Chesterfield County

The day kicks off with a panel discussion that includes four educational technology leaders discussing their division programs related to ubiquitous computing.
Legal and Ethical Issues in the Digital AgeSpeakers: Wade Anderson, Henrico County; Rich Contartesi, Loudoun County

Now more than ever, schools are confronted with legal issues related to safety, security, privacy and acceptable use. Join Wade Anderson, Henrico County's attorney, Rich Contartesi, Loudoun County's Assistant Superintendent for Technology Services, for a lively discussion around these issues.
Follow Up to Panel Discussion: Issues for Small School DivisionsSpeaker: Janet Copenhaver, Henry County; Elizabeth Hoover, Alexandria City

Join Janet for an opportunity to discuss the panel issues in more detail as they relate to small school divisions.
Opening Session Follow Up: Issues for Large School DivisionsSpeakers: Debra Roethke, Henrico County; Matt D'Ascoli, Chesterfield County

Join Debra and Matt for an opportunity to discuss the panel issues in more detail as they relate to large school divisions.
Making the Transition: Creating a Digital Learning EnvironmentSpeakers: Debra Roethke, Henrico County; Jan Streich, Spotsylvania County

How do we change the nature of the conversation in educational technology? How do we move from learning about the tools to creating a digital age learning environment that emphasizes creativity, collaboration and problem solving? How must professional development change in order to support this transition?
The Superintendent and the CTO: Forging a Strong RelationshipSpeakers: Pam Moran, Vince Scheivert, Albemarle County

How do you create a successful leadership team around educational technology? What roles do the superintendent and CTO play and how you can strengthen those roles to be sure you are making effective decisions for your division?
Keeping up with eRateSpeakers: Mark Saunders, Virginia Department of Education; Greg Weisiger

Attend this session to understand the basics of the E-Rate program before you dive into the changes of the E-Rate Modernization. In late July the FCC Commissioners published the Report and Order “Modernizing the E-rate Program for Schools and Libraries”. The Report outlined major changes in the E-rate program that will impact your school's fiscal and technology planning in the future. In wake of these changes in the E-rate program, you need to be acting now to best prepare to minimize the loss of funding in some categories as well as looking at ways to increase funding in others. Learn the basics to help you understand the changes.
Professional Growth for Leaders: CoSN and CETL CertificationSpeakers: Barbara Gruber, Loudoun County

From cutting edge research to leadership certification, CoSN offers a variety of resources as part of its membership program.
Digital Equity: A ConversationSpeakers: Becky Fisher, Vince Scheivert, Albemarle County

Access to technology and networks continues to be an issue for school divisions. How do we approach digital equity in an effective way to ensure access for all our students? Join this conversation and share your possible solutions.
Providing Support: Using Student Help Desks and Other SolutionsSpeakers: Elizabeth Hoover, Alexandria City; Danielle Thorne, Alexandria City

School divisions cannot always provide as much support demanded by the increasing number of devices. Innovative solutions such as student help desks can fill a gap while giving students opportunities for learning skills. Join Elizabeth Hoover for a conversation about how to provide effective support.
Closing Session: Looking ForwardSpeakers: Dr. John W. “Billy” Haun, Chief Academic Officer/Assistant Superintendent for Instruction, Virginia Department of Education; Rich Contartesi, Loudoun County; Brian Callahan, WHRO

Your chance to think about the future: both how to continue today's conversations and what the future looks like for school divisions across the Commonwealth.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, share and grow with other educational leaders from across the state.

Location Information for Clinic:

Williamsburg Lodge
310 South England Street
Williamsburg, Virginia 23185

Lodging Information:

Williamsburg Woodlands
105 Visitor Center Drive
Williamsburg, VA 23185

We have secured a special room rate the the Woodlands:

Standard Room:  2 double beds: $121.00 plus tax

King Suite:  1 queen sleeper sofa and 1 king bed:  $151.00 plus tax
To take advantage of this rate please contact Group reservations at
1-800-261-9530 – Monday thru Friday – 9am to 5pm and give the agent the name of the group or our ID # which is 36090.

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Free Webinar Series: District Digital Conversion Framework

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District Digital Conversion Framework Webinar Series

What Can You Expect to Learn During the series of 3 District Digital Conversion webinars?

Learn how key findings from Project Red have influenced the 10 Lessons Learned in the McGraw Hill Education Digital Conversion Framework.  Find out key considerations when creating a sustainable, digital ecosystem.

During the first webinar, we will work through the framework and unpack two-three of the key lessons learned and how they impact digital conversion.

During the next two webinars, we’ll build on those lessons learned and work through the rest. Whether your district is in the architecture phase, have rolled out a 1:1 initiative already, or don’t know where to begin, the Lessons Learned can assist all districts.

You’ll also learn how McGraw Hill Education has partnered with Future Ready Schools and exclusive offers to Future Ready districts. Participants are encourage to ask questions and will be asked to provide feedback on their successes, challenges, and asked to participate in polling questions throughout the webinar.

Three webinars, held Wednesdays, March 11, 25, and April 1, at 7:30 PM, will focus on the lessons provided in the white paper District Digital Conversion: Empowering Personalized Learning including information on digital framework, teacher growth, digital teaching practices, and ten key district digital conversion lessons.
VSTE is partnering with McGraw Hill Education to provide a free webinar series focused on the overarching question: How do we go from a status quo, paper driven organization, to a more progressive and engaging digital school system? Digital school districts are fast becoming the new normal and new ways of measuring efficiency and effectiveness will emerge that will make this discussion more routine. Districts about to start, or those who have initiated their digital conversions, may find the lessons learned and the District Digital Conversion Framework helpful in improving your current efforts.

Digital Learning Day Kickoff Webinar

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Celebrate Digital Learning Day with VSTE Winners

Virtual Panel Discussion: Leadership and Innovation in the Commonwealth
Thursday, March 12, 2015, 7:30 - 8:30 PM

VSTE and the Virginia Department of Education are co-sponsoring this free webinar that will feature VSTE's 2014 award winners discussing how they lead and innovate in their schools divisions. An hour of innovation and inspiration!

Speakers:

  • Janet Copenhaver, Directory of Technology and Innovation, Henry County
  • Daniel Nemerow, Math Department Chair, Prince William County
  • Teresa Coffman, Professor, University of Mary Washington

We'll meet in our Adobe Connect Room: http://vste.adobeconnect.com/vstelive

Big Deal Book, March 2, 2015

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VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to provide access to quality resources of interest to K-12 educators. From grants to competitions to curriculum resources, this newsletter has something for everyone.

In the March 2nd edition, you can Accelerate Learning, Write Inductively, Encourage Deep Thinking and More. 
 
Here are just a few highlights from this edition. Click the link below to find lots more:

Shine a Spotlight on a Music Educator

The GRAMMY Music EducatorAward was created to shine a spotlight on the excellent and impactful work that thousands of music teachers across the US are doing. The nominee will be evaluated based on having made a measurable difference in the lives of students and a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education. Nominations close March 15, 2015.

Incorporate Themes That Run Through Life and Literature

On the CommonLit website, teachers can access a collection of free poems, short stories, news articles,historical documents and excerpts of classic literature. The collection is organized by 14 commonly taught themes—for example, Friendship & Loyalty, Growing Up, and Technology, Progress & Industry—which will help spark discussion or debate for students in the middle grades.

Join Conversations About Teaching and Learning

The Future of Education podcast series hosts conversations on teaching and learning in a networked world. This interview series and The Future of Education community are devoted to providing an opportunity for those who care about education to share their voices and ideas with others.

March 2, 2015 Edition (Opens in new tab)

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