VSTE

Virginia Society for Technology in Education

Education

Join VSTE For Some Early Summer Fun

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On June 16, 2022, at 7 PM, Jean Weller, leader of the GoOpenVA initiative at Virginia Department of Education,  will tell the thrilling tale of how open education resources and Creative Commons joined forces to defeat the enemies of creativity and teacher empowerment. It has a happy ending!

It’s time for a quick refresher in how copyright impacts education and the essentials you need to know, ESPECIALLY if you haven’t taken a session on copyright since the world went digital. Then we’ll talk about the open education movement and the use of alternative copyright schemas for those interested in supporting freedom of creativity but still mindful of the creator’s rights of ownership. This is a worldwide movement that encompasses museums and archives as well as higher education and K-12. Finally, we’ll take a look at how #GoOpenVA ensures Virginia educators have the opportunity to learn from each other in a space that enthusiastically encourages sharing, not “stealing.”

This event is free but registration is required. 

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April Education Committee Webinar: Wakelet

Join VSTE's Education Committee on April 28, 2022, at 7 PM, for Improving Classroom Organization,  Collaboration, and Creativity  with Wakelet with Tisha Poncio, Digital Learning Specialist, from Wakelet.

Wakelet is a solution for teachers students, parents, and administrators as an easy and safe way to collaborate, communicate, and create while engaging students K-12. Users can organize content, create lesson plans, implement digital citizenship skills, and showcase school activities with stakeholders! This session will cover an intro to Wakelet, basic account setup, an overview of student accounts, and using Wakelet for meaningful integration in any learning environment.

This webinar is free but registration is required.

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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.

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

Has your email or bank account been hacked? Did they take your personal information or alter your computer? Come to this webinar to learn about cybersecurity and how to protect yourself from hackers. Here’s your chance to ask the experts questions!

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

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Update: Ed Tech Shorts from VSTE & UnisonEDU

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Check out our latest Shorts - Chrome Tips and Tricks and 90 Seconds Wordle. You can find all the videos on GoOpenVA or VSTE's YouTube Channel. Brought to you by #VSTE and #UnisonEDU

 

Looking for PD that fits your schedule? Well, it is here! Introducing Edtech Shorts! Short instructional videos you can view anywhere! Edtech Learning at your fingertips! Brought to you by #VSTE and #UnisonEDU.

 

You can find the videos at GoOpenVA or VSTE's YouTube Channel.

 

 

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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