VSTE

Virginia Society for Technology in Education

Events

Upcoming Webinars from VSTE

Join VSTE's Education Committee, led by Board Director Tim Taylor, for its monthly meeting on Thursday, March 24, at 7 PM. We will be joined by Ron Shultz, PhD, Associate Professor of Teacher Education at
Eastern Mennonite University. Dr. Shultz wil, discuss Culturally Responsive Teaching in a Digital Age:

Regardless of the school division, it is evident that the cultural demographics of our students are becoming increasingly diverse. This requires a different perspective and approach for developing relationships with students and engaging them in the learning process. Simultaneously, technology impacts both our society in general, as well as the classroom experience, in ways that we have never experienced before. How might one inform the other? Join us for a conversation about how an increased understanding of culturally responsive teaching can more effectively inform technology instruction.
This meeting is free and open to all. Registration is required.

Register in advance for this meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join VSTE's Outreach Committee, led by Board Director Chanel Alford, for a Cybersecurity for Educators webinar on Thursday, March 31, at 7 PM.

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This webinar is free and open to all. Registration is required.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOigrzguGtHviCfX-BWuUgHE_rfZ0m1s

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Register Now for LeadingEd Forum 2022

Join VSTE and the Virginia Department of Education for the Leading Ed Forum, March 23, 2022, at New College Institute, Martinsville, Virginia.

We will welcome Charles Chuck Moss, Director of Innovation and Development, Dinwiddie County, to kick off the day encouraging us to find our awesome as a leader. From there, breakout sessions will include:

  • What’s New with Google? with Kim Lane Clark, Program Manager, Google
  • Virginia’s Whole-of-Commonwealth Approach to Cybersecurity with Chris Cruz,Cybersecurity Program Manager, Homeland Security Division, Office of the Secretary of Public Safety & Homeland Security
  • Student Data Privacy with Lisa Waters, Cambridge Public Schools, Penny Murrary, Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community
  • Digital Accessibility Features in a Nutshell with Dr. John Hendron, Project Manager of Professional Learning & Organizational Development, VDOE, and Sarah Warnick, Director of Products & Services, Virtual VA
  • Authentic Leadership with Wesley Williams, Executive Director of Technology, and Laurie Seidel, Cultivating Awareness & Resilience in Education (CARE) Facilitator, Roanoke Public Schools.
  • Virtual Learning in Virginia: Here and Now! with Dr. Meg Foley & Reggie Fox, VDOE
  • What’s #GoOpenVA with Jean Weller, VDOE
  • Student Data Privacy Continued: Working With Marketplace Providers – Common Expectations are the Key with Larry Fruth and Steve Smith, Access 4 Learning (A4L) Community

Kelly Calhoun Williams, Ed.D., Vice President Analyst in Gartner Research will discuss Top Trends Impacting K-12 Education in 2022 for the event keynote, followed up by Dan Stoneman, Ph.D. Executive Partner with Executive Programs, Gartner, connecting the trends with instruction. 

This hybrid event will host face to face attendees and sponsors. Virtual attendees will access the conference via VSTE's virtual conference platform. Cost for both attendees is just $50.

The face to face event will include a continental breakfast and lunch. Face to face seating is limited due to ongoing health and safety concerns. If you plan to attend in person, you should register as soon as possible.

This event is supported by VSTE's Corporate Partners:
 
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VSTE Outreach Welcomes CodeVA

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Join VSTE's Outreach Committee, led by Board Director Chanel Alford for an at-home, 40-minute virtual Guided Tour, led by members of CodeVA's Professional Learning and Eureka Workshop engagement teams. They'll share exciting updates about CodeVA's flagship programs for educators and students, exciting new offerings rolling out this spring and summer, and upcoming events open to all Virginia educators and students.

CodeVA seeks to revolutionize learning with Computer Science in every classroom, and to pioneer and innovate CS learning for students, beginning with their teachers. We care about equity, access and inclusion, as key success measures in this effort. We're eager to learn how we can best support your work in CS, no matter where you're starting from or what grade or subject you teach. We're all in this exciting evolution together!
Bring your favorite drink of choice and join us on Thursday, February 17th at 7PM!
Attendees will be eligible for free CodeVA Swag!

Register in advance for this meeting:
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After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

February Webinar: News & Media Literacy with Common Sense Education

common sense education logoJoin VSTE's Education Committee on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 7 PM. We'll be learning more about media literacy with Sue Thotz from VSTE's partner, Common Sense Education.
News and Media Literacy:  Critical, Not Cynical 

How can we help students learn to think actively about the news and media they encounter every day? How can we nurture a critical -- but not cynical -- eye toward evaluating the current world of news media, on the internet and otherwise? Join Common Sense's introductory workshop to digital citizenship with a focus on news and media literacy. We'll explore resources that develop students' abilities to identify, evaluate, and effectively find credible and trustworthy sources.

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtd-usrzgqHtdYZzjLgQd272o3aInALDe-

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

January Webinar Recordings

graphic of computer with book on screenThursday, January 27, 2022, 7 PM
Pandemic Tech Tools and Tips with VSTE 2021 Technology Coach of the Year, Fara Faust

Come join the VSTE Outreach Committee, led by Board Director Chanel Alford, to meet your 2021 VSTE Tech Coach of the Year Winner, Fara Faust, as she discusses useful tech tools.  Fara is amazing! During the pandemic, she started weekly computer science webinars with elementary students from Virginia Beach City Public Schools. Additionally, she is a facilitator for CodeVA which provides computer science professional development to educators across Virginia. Furthermore, Fara is adamant about students having equitable access to devices, materials, and robotics. Join us for a riveting discussion which is sure to be exciting and a great learning opportunity.

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The VSTE Education Committee, led by Board Director Tim Taylor, meets the the third or fourth Thursday of each month at 7 PM. Topics range from digital citizenship to technology integration. These meetings are open to the public. Use the link below to register for the January webinar presented by Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith.

Thursday, January 20, 2022, 7 PM
Making Thinking Visible in the Google Infused Classroom
How do you know your students are truly understanding what they are being taught in your class? How are they showing what they know? And how do you ensure that those who do not perform well on standardized tests have the opportunity to demonstrate their learning and increase their confidence as learners? Join Holly Clark and Tanya Avrith – Co-authors of the Google Infused Classroom as they explore ways you can tweak your lessons to provide creative opportunities for students to make their thinking visible; and strategies for providing timely and meaningful feedback to help them improve as independent learners.

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