As we take a moment for a much-needed rest, we may not be thinking much about instructional plans for those inclement weather days that now seemed to be called “virtual learning days” in some areas. Don’t worry! Your VSTE friends have got you! The VSTE Regional Advisory Council, best known as the VSTE Coaching Crew is a new statewide council aimed at building capacity for … [Read more...]
Coaching to Learn: Managing Change and Emerging Technology
My experience with change management comes from a few different industries. For the last six years I have been in education, but prior to that I was in the consumer finance and insurance industries where I found myself constantly surrounded by emerging technology and continuous change. One thing that I have learned to embrace over time is change. Specifically focusing on the … [Read more...]
Our Edtech Toolbox is Full (for now)
Due to the funding and circumstances resulting from COVID, we have access to more digital tools than ever before in my school district. I am sure most of you are in the same situation. Where in the past we relied on free and/or freemium versions of digital tools, we have purchased premium accounts. We used to dream of being able to afford a division learning management system … [Read more...]
Outstanding Technology Coach of the Year Award
VSTE will recognize and honor three technology coaches in Virginia who have demonstrated outstanding achievement and leadership in implementing technology to improve education. Award recipients will be selected from a pool of nominations submitted by VSTE members from around Virginia. Nominations will be accepted from October 19-November 1. Nominations will be reviewed by … [Read more...]
Changing a Mindset to Shift the Paradigm in a 1:1 Environment
What does it take to survive and thrive in a 1:1 classroom? Prior to my current role, I was a classroom teacher navigating my way through my division’s 1:1 iPad Pilot Initiative. I spent two years immersed in a 1:1 classroom environment working with both 3rd and 4th grade students. During that time, my colleagues and I experienced some of the pains of adopting new technology … [Read more...]
