Using Google G Suite and Microsoft Office 365 provides school districts with many benefits. From improving productivity and collaboration to outsourcing infrastructure security, schools and districts of sizes are making the move to the cloud. But there are security issues in cloud computing. The NIST Cybersecurity Framework recommends that you run a risk assessment and cloud … [Read more...]
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Webinars for March 2021
Join VSTE's dynamic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committee for two webinars in March, both presented by committee members. Free and open to all. Share Your Story, Get That Job March 17, 12:30 PM Katie Fielding, Instructional Technology Coach, Prince William County Public Schools, will provide tips and techniques for creating a compelling portfolio. Has the past … [Read more...]
VA Copes Outreach Program Available
The Virginia Crisis Counseling Program (CCP) was launched in June by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services. Our service provides an outlet to those facing stress and uncertainty in these trying times.The Virginia CCP is called Virginia C.O.P.E.S. which stands for compassionate, optimistic, person-centered, empowering support. Crisis … [Read more...]
Diversity and Equity Taskforce: Mentoring Program
In 2019, the VSTE Board of Directors agreed to create an Ad Hoc Inclusion Task Force focused on issues related to diversity in education and educational technology in Virginia. This group had two initial goals: learn more about the challenges related to workforce diversity and identify ways VSTE could increase diversity. In an effort to meet these goals, the Task Force … [Read more...]
Tech & Equity: Supporting All Our Students
At 2 PM on Monday, March 23rd, Governor Ralph Northam announced that Virginia's public schools will close for the rest of the school year. Amy Stewart and Nicci Dowd, co-chairs of VSTE's Inclusion Task Force, offer guidance for making sure we are using technology to meet the needs of all our students. As our world has changed over the last couple of weeks, we have all come … [Read more...]
