VSTE

Virginia Society for Technology in Education

Live Events

Making Connections: Southwest Regional Educational Technology Leadership Summit

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Roanoke County Public Schools with support from VSTE is hosting Making Connections: Southwest Regional Educational Technology Leadership Summit on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center in Roanoke, Virginia.

This inaugural event is designed to bring together educational technology and instructional leaders in Regions 6 and 7 for both learning and networking around issues related to cybersecurity, privacy, E-rate, infrastructure, and support for innovative instruction.

Schedule Available Here

Thanks to generous sponsorship support, this event is free.*

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Lodging:

A hotel block at the state rate is available at the hotel.

Hotel Roanoke Booking Website:
https://aws.passkey.com/e/49060800?utm_source=9515698&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=273857584

Reference VSTE 2017 is you call the hotel directly at 540-985-5900.

*Sponsors: THANK YOU!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Brainstorm 2017: Future Ready Students

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

Reaching out to educators in the Shenandoah Valley and beyond

April 7, 2017

Schedule Available

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Keynote:

Wild Imaginations, Curious Children, and Stories from Student-Ready Educators
Stephanie Passman & Eric Bredder, Albemarle County Public Schools

Our goal everyday is to make school awesome for students and teachers alike. We will share ways to provide each student with the necessary resources to learn, take meaningful risks, and create physical and digital representations of their original ideas. We will share anecdotes that provide strong evidence of the student learning that occurs while building meaningful relationships, and fostering creativity and collaboration. Student-ready educators are prepared for all students, so they can be prepared for their future.

We are excited to welcome Stephanie Passman and Eric Bredder as keynote speakers. These educators from Albemarle County will talk with us about creating innovative learning environments where students collaborate and create as a natural part of the learning process. Thanks for EN Computers for their support of the keynote.

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

Photography:
Brainstorm 2017 is held in a public space, therefore we do not prohibit participants, exhibitors, sponsors, or news organizations from photographing conference activities. VSTE, SVTC and James Madison University reserve the right to use images taken at the Conference with your photograph and/or likeness on social media and/or in future marketing materials. We are NOT responsible for individual attendee’s use of your image or likeness.

Parking:
Parking will be available on campus but it is limited. Consider car pooling.

Leading Ed2, October 11, 2016

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LeadingEd2logoVSTE and the Virginia Department of Education are partnering to present Leading Ed2, a one-day conference for school division instruction and technology leaders including chief technology officers, technology directors, and superintendents. Session topics will focus on E-rate, digital equity, 1:1 initiatives, and student data privacy.

The conference will be held October 11, 2016, 8:30 AM to 4 PM, at Daniel Technology Center, Germanna Community College, Culpeper, Virginia.

The complete schedule is available now.

Featured Session:

Opening Panel: Where We Are, Where We're Going

  • Bobby Keener, Chief Technology Innovations Officer, Virginia Department of Education
  • Dr. Jared Cotton, Superintendent, Henry County Public Schools
  • Dr. Larry Shifflett, Director of Innovation and Learning, Rockingham County Public Schools
  • Facilitator: Keith R. Krueger, CEO, CoSN

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Hotel List

Agenda and Resources for Integrating iPads

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June 6, 2016, 9 AM - 2:15 PM

ODU Tri-cities Center
1070 University Blvd
Portsmouth, VA

A Mobile Feast for the iPad

9:00 - 9:15
Introductions
Survey Says

9:15 - 10:45  iPad “app” etizer
Jennifer Lockett, Sherry Sanders, Ed Rhett
Hampton City Public Schools

Stimulate your tastebuds with a brief overview of management techniques and iPad tips and tricks that will arouse your iPad app-etite!

11:00-12:00 Main “Course”
Jennifer Lockett, Sherry Sanders, Ed Rhett

This course will fill your plate with ideas on student assessment and presentation strategies.

12:00 - 12: 45 Lunch

12:45 - 1:30 "Dessert" Buffet: Having Fun with Educreations
Karen Richardson
VSTE

Choose from a menu of options to create your own  content-based lessons or student project prototypes.

1:30 - 2:15 Taking Time to Digest
The Team

Sit back, relax a bit, and choose one area from today's workshop that you want to pursue further.What one or two items from today will you take with you into your classroom? You can use this time to continue experimenting with the apps presented, explore the list of resources and apps, or strike out on your own. We are here to support your exploration.

Links to Hampton Apps List

Hampton Information Literacy YouTube Site

Educreations Lessons

Bridging the Gap: Teaming Up for Differentiation

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September 29, 2016, Virginia Tech Southwest Center, Abingdon, Virginia

VSTE is pleased to partner with the Virginia Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development for this leadership event in Southwest Virginia.

Classrooms are diverse. Some students are identified as gifted or having learning disabilities. They may be learning to speak English or be on the autism spectrum, or they may have no "designation" at all. Each student has unique interests and ways of learning. This conference will help teachers meet student needs using varied instructional strategies, technology applications, and team approaches designed to support teaching and learning.

Learn more and register now.