Live Events

Virtual Panel Discussion: Ed Tech Planning
Tuesday, February 17, 7 to 8 PM
Join VSTE Board members Becky Fisher (Albemarle County), Michael George (Fredericksburg City) and Karen Streeter (Portsmouth) to learn more about how to engage in effective technology planning at the division level. This webinar will be held Tuesday, February 17, 7 to 8 PM. 
Archived Recording

Thursday, March 12, 8 AM to 4 PM
Virginia Commonwealth University
Sponsored by GRAETC
Website: http://www.edtechrva.org

Digital Learning Day 2015 Kick Off
Thursday, March 12, 7:30 - 8:30 PM
Join the VSTE 2014 award winners for a lively conversation about innovation and education in Virginia’s classrooms.
Archived Recording

Brainstorm 2015
Friday, April 10, 8 AM to 4 PM
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, Virginia
VSTE is partnering with the Shenandoah Valley Technology Consortium and James Madison University to present the fourth annual Brainstorm 2015 on Friday, April 10, in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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CTO Clinic
Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 8 AM to 4 PM
Woodlands Conference Center, Williamsburg, Virginia
The VSTE CoSN Council will be holding its first annual CTO Clinic, a day of learning and networking designed for school division technology leaders and their teams on Wednesday, May 6, in Williamsburg, Virginia.
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Googlepalooza
Tuesday, June 16, 8 AM to 4 PM
Lord Fairfax Community College, Middletown, Virginia
All things Google…join us for the second annual Googlepalooza with sessions devoted to Google Classroom, Hangouts, YouTube, Drive, and more. Learn from Google certified teachers and experienced Google users at this event on Tuesday, June 16, in Middletown, Virginia.
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VSTE Day @ RPDIT
Opening Session: Tuesday, July 7, 8:30 - 12:00
Workshops and Technology Showcase: Wednesday, July 8, 8:00 - 4:00
Gereau Center, Rocky Mount, Virginia
Discussions of ed tech issues as well as sessions related to educational technology and integration
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Digital Age Learning
July 22, 9 AM - 4 PM
Parkview Elementary, 260 Elm Avenue, Portsmouth, VA 23704
A full day of learning with over 20 breakouts sessions on a variety of educational technology topics including Classflow, Office 365, iPads, Edmodo and more. Learn how to choose the best tools and how to manage a 1:1 classroom.
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Once again this summer, VSTE is offering a variety of learning opportunities throughout the state and the virtual world.  Find time to learn, share and grow with VSTE this summer.

We are in the process of finalizing the sessions for the face to face events. Use the sched.org link to see what is scheduled so far.

Googlepalooza
June 25, 2014
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, Virginia
Schedule of Sessions: http://googlepalooza2014.sched.org/
Registration: CLOSED

VSTE Day @ RPDIT
July 9, 2014
Gereau Center
Rocky Mount, Virginia
Sessions So Far: http://vsterpdit2014.sched.org/
Registration: Free, thanks to a partnership with Franklin County Public Schools. Register Here

Integrating Technology in the 21st Century Classroom
July 30, 2014
Crossroads School
Norfolk, Virginia
Schedule of Sessions: http://21stcenturytechintegration2014.sched.org/
Registration: $30
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Virtual Book Group
This summer, we will be reading Invent to Learn: Making, Tinkering and Engineering in the Classroom
Meetings will take place in Second Life on Monday, July 14, July 28 and August 11. from 8 to 9 PM. The book study is free and open to all.

Supporting Science Inquiry with Technology
July 24, 2014
Western Albemarle High School
Charlottesville, Virginia

VSTE is partnering with several other learning organizations to provide a summer workshop.

Experience an in-depth day of learning for science teachers. Four hour workshops for K-5, 6-8, and 9-12 science teachers will provide a hands-on interactive approach to organizing and implementing inquiry based learning supported by technology. Led by experienced teachers and coaches, participants will be able to plan and collaborate with science teachers from their own and other divisions. Participants will be able to continue the collaboration after the workshop through the use of Edmodo.

This free one-day event will be held from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Western Albemarle High School in Charlottesville, Virginia. Schedule of sessions to come.

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Supporting Science Inquiry with Technology is offered through a partnership between the following organizations:
Learning Forward Virginia
VAASCD
VAST
VSTE
VSUP

Learn, Grow, Share

VSTE is all about learning this summer!  From face to face events throughout the state to a virtual book group and online conversations, you can learn, share, and grow with VSTE.

Thanks to the following sponsors for their support of our summer events:

Special Event Just Added!
VSTE Maker Party!
July 18, 2013, 5 - 8 PM
Loudoun County Administration Building,  21000 Education Court, Ashburn, Virginia
We’re joining Mozilla for their summer long Maker Party. We’ll be focusing on web-based maker tools including Scratch, Popcorn, and Thimble. Bring a laptop and an idea and we’ll help you make it real! This event is free thanks to the support of Loudoun County Public Schools. Please let us know you are coming by completing the registration form.

Bridging the Gap: Differentiating with Digital Technology
Come enjoy a fun-filled day of learning with the focus on using technology to reach all students. From a great keynote by Chris Bugaj and Mark Nichols to breakouts that will let youtry out an XBox, make a podcast or ebook, learn more about tools like Google apps, QR Codes and more, and find ways to make your planning more effective,  this day truly offers something for everyone!

Shenandoah University Northern Virginia Campus, Leesburg, Virginia
July 19, 2013
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Mobile, Personal, Digital: The Future of Learning
Smackdowns, iPads, Social Media…be sure to check the schedule for this exciting day of learning. Daniel Smith from Virginia Beach City Public Schools will kick off the day with an engaging keynote and breakout session will explore all sorts of technologies with ideas for using them in your own classroom.

Phoebus High School, Hampton, Virginia
July 23, 2013
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These two one-day events feature a keynote, breakout sessions, and an opportunity to network with other educators.  They include beverages, lunch, snacks, and all the M&Ms you can eat. Cost will be $50. Click the links to learn more and register.

VSTE Day in Franklin County
This summer, VSTE is partnering with Franklin County Public Schools to provide a day of learning as part of the annual Regional Professional Development Institute for Technology (RPDIT). This four-day event will be held July 8 - 11, 2013. VSTE Day will be Wednesday, July 10. Lunch will be provided. Due to the generosity of Franklin County, this event will be free.
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Virtual Book Group
This summer, we will be reading Leading 21st-Century Schools: Harnessing Technology for Engagement and Achievement by Lynne Schrum and Barbara Levin.
Meetings will take place in Second Life on Monday, July 8, July 22, August 5, and August 19, from 8 to 9 PM. The book study is free and open to all. Learn more.

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