Virginia Society for Technology in Education
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 classroom. Free and open to all.
Adobe Connect Room: http://vste.adobeconnect.com/vstelive
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
Register Now
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.
Supporting Science Inquiry with Technology is offered through a partnership between the following organizations:
Learning Forward Virginia
VAASCD
VAST
VSTE
VSUP
October 19, 2013.
Chickahominy MIddle School, Mechanicsville 9 am- noon
Join Jon Becker and friends for a thought-provoking presentation and small-group discussion. This event is free of charge, but space is limited and registration is required.
More and more educators are finding creative ways to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process. Sometimes, though, those teachers are stymied by legal or regulatory roadblocks. In some cases, the laws and regulations are applied properly. However, in many instances, laws and regulations are misinterpreted and/or misapplied. At this workshop, attendees will have an opportunity to explore, discuss and bust some myths around issues at the evolving intersection of educational technology and the law.
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:
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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
Learn More and Register
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
Learn More and Register
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.
Join VSTE and the Virginia Department of Education to celebrate Digital Learning in Virginia! We will host a series of webinars on February 6, 2013, featuring the Educational Technology Leadership award winners.
Schedule:
10 - 10:30 AM David French, Virginia Beach City Public Schools: An elementary school principal focuses on leadership for integration Archived Recording
11 - 11:30 AM Jamey McKenna, Roanoke City Public Schools: An ITRT talks about helping teachers integrate technology with examples and resources Archived Recording
Special Preview: 12:30 - 1:00 PM Steve Sandak, My Digital Life
My Digital Life is a 3.5 hour web-based platform that helps students develop critical digital skills such as appropriate texting practices, conducting quality online research, and how to prevent cyber-bullying. Many educators leading keyboarding, computer applications, marketing and digital input classes have found this program to be an engaging and helpful resource. My Digital Life is available at no cost to schools across the Commonwealth because of a statewide grant from Neustar, a telecommunications company based out of Sterling, Virginia. Archived Recording
1 - 1:30 PM James Daly, Charlottesville City Public Schools: ITRT discusses planning, projects and resources related to technology Archived Recording
8 PM Adam Seldow, Chesterfield County Public Schools Archived Recording
We’ll be meeting in our Adobe Connect Room: http://vste.adobeconnect.com/vstelive.
VSTE Tweet Chat: Mobile Learning Strategies and Projects
Join us on Twitter from 7 to 7:30 PM to talk about mobile learning. Use the hashtag #vstechat to share your ideas, resources, tips and techniques for mobile learning. Archived Tweet Chat
Interested in learning more about Tweet Chats? Check out some of these resources:
8 Steps to Hosting a Successful Twitter Chat
TwitterChats - Your Ultimate Guide
Cybrary Man’s Educational Web Sites - How To Take Part in or Moderate a Chat on Twitter
Cybrary Man’s Educational Chats on Twitter - Weekly Schedule
Four Reasons to Join Twitter Hashtag Chats
You can check out last year’s archived recordings and consider creating your own Digital Learning Day event in your school.
