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Sunday, December 8
 

9:45am EST

Bringing Learning to Life: Harnessing the Power of Scenario-Based Learning in Tech-Enhanced Classrooms
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1A
This session focuses on how SBL (Scenario Based Learning) can create engaging, inclusive, tech rich learning experiences that cater to diverse student needs, including neurodiverse learners. Key points include: Implementing SBL principles in tech-rich environments Using writing as a tool for discovery within SBL contexts Integrating assistive technologies and personalized learning approaches for neurodiverse students Designing effective scenarios aligned with curriculum objectives Showcasing real-world examples and assessment techniques This presentation offers practical strategies for educators to leverage SBL, fostering critical thinking, analytical skills, and creativity while accommodating various learning styles. Attendees will gain insights into creating immersive, accessible learning experiences that ignite passion for learning in all students.
Speakers
AO
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1A
  Flexible Seating

9:45am EST

A Brief History of the Future of Education: Learning in the Age of Disruption
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4E
Schools were designed over a century ago to serve a generation of learners that existed before smartphones, before computers, before nuclear power ? even before women could vote. Although the dedicated educators of today work harder than ever before, they keep producing citizens that aren?t ready for a workforce that is a constant victim of change and disruption. Schools are the victims of the TTWWADI mindset (That?s The Way We?ve Always Done It). They must question and unthaw frozen mindsets and realign instructional practices to prepare their learners for the digital age. This hands-on, brains-on presentation explores the nature of TTWWADI and how disruptive innovation has led to the need for educational change. Participants will explore why today?s kids are different and how to access the new core learning attributes of the digital generations. We will also explore how learning must change to prepare learners who are fluent in the next-generation skills they require for success. Finally, we will investigate the new roles educators must embrace to reach their learners where they are at. After all, we want to prepare our learners for their futures and not our past.
Speakers
RS
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4E
  General Session

9:45am EST

Anchor Your PBL in Computer Science (Let's Code with Scratch!)
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
2A
Kids love to code, but often educators are hesitant to work with students on a coding project because they lack background knowledge in block-based coding. Join CodeVA facilitators to learn the basics of block-based coding with Scratch. During this hands-on session, you will create a Scratch project that you will be able to replicate your students. Gain knowledge, skill and experience in coding with help of CodeVA facilitators. This session targeted to Grades 3-8.
Speakers
FF
TC
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
2A
  General Session

9:45am EST

Balancing the Anchor
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
2C
Technology and Global Ethics: Where do we anchor with tech as we navigate environmental, intellectual, and social challenges?  What circumstances and solutions require us to sail away from the shores of technology and which ones require more support for a quality anchor? When do we need to dock on topics related to Digital citizenships and innovative technology? How do we sail past distributing a list of moral guidelines to training students how to navigate their own moral decision-making when it comes to technology, its use, and impact? If you have ever pondered any of these questions, this is the session for you.  Join us as we share our ideas and experiences on how we helped students harbor around  technology and ethics.  
Speakers
LH
AT
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
2C
  General Session

9:45am EST

Building Classrooms of Digital Learners and Creators
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1C
Explore powerful ways to transform your classrooms into digital learning and creation spaces. First, empower your students' agency using tech tools. Then, learn about Debbie's 3 Cs of Creation- Choice, Collaborative and Clickable. Finally, determine how intentionally integrating technology can prepare your learners for the future that awaits them.
Speakers
DT
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1C
  General Session

9:45am EST

Charting New Courses: Navigating Instructional Technology as a Coach
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1B
This session designed specifically for new instructional technology resource teachers and coaches who are new to instructional coaching. This session provides an overview to the skills and strategies needed to excel in this position. Participants will explore effective ways to build relationships with teachers, administrators, and other stakeholders in order to promote meaningful integration of technology in instruction. The session will also delve into best practices for conducting technology-focused professional development workshops and facilitating one-on-one coaching sessions. Throughout the session, new ITRTs will gain practical tips and tricks for managing their time, resources, and projects to ensure their success as instructional coaches in their respective educational settings.
Speakers
KB
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1B
  General Session

9:45am EST

Charting New Waters: Navigating FigJam for Innovative Teaching
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
5C
Feeling adrift without Jamboard? Set sail with FigJam! Join our interactive session to explore dynamic features that enhance teaching and create engaging student experiences. Embark on your FigJam adventure today!
Speakers
NK
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
5C
  General Session

9:45am EST

Computational Thinking 2.0
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4C
The purpose of this project is to build collaborative partnerships around the integration of CT 2.0, 2024 Computer Science SOLs, development of immersive experiences and career readiness for K-12 educators in Region IV. With the success of this grant our ?how? is to foster the acceleration of the immersion of experiences through the CSTA program and internships with CodeNinja. This is a semester long program that will foster curriculum development for VDOE?s new Computer Science 2024 standards, research in building CT 2.0 experiences that integrate multiple content areas, and culminates in a one of a kind immersive experience that will allow Region IV teachers to integrating curriculum while exploring new concepts in CT, testing boundaries of robotic and AI equipment and collaborating with teachers in multiple grade level contents. The partnership will focus on the multiple layers of CT development, the build out of immersive experiences for educators and students and hopes to instill career readiness by incorporating opportunities in collaboration, internships and professional development for WPS and Region IV teachers, technology specialists, educational interns, students and the local communities. The intent is to create immersive experiences through play and collaboration around VA?s Standards of Learning (SOLs) that will enhance student engagement with integrated content as well as increasing SOL scoring in targeted content. Furthermore, a secondary intent is that either through new skill building or re-skilling, we will encourage collaboration of teachers throughout Region IV divisions that will include curriculum development, colab teaching and and development. Through this immersion we will develop student interests in computer science jobs and will provide eight internship opportunities within the school divisions.
Speakers
DJ
JL
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4C
  General Session

9:45am EST

Connecting the Dots: Making Cross-Curricular Work with Standards
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
3E
Are you seeking innovative ways to foster cross-curricular connections and collaboration in your classrooms? This session aims to introduce and share the Kid Wind Challenge as an effective teaching tool, seamlessly aligning with educational standards and competencies. We will venture into reviewing how all VDOE standards and CTE competencies are integrated into a comprehensive crosswalk for K-12 learning. We will also explore how to harness the power of this energy challenge to create engaging, hands-on learning opportunities for students. The goal is to inspire teachers to overcome the fear of investing additional planning time in creating cross-curricular connections. With the help of a proven project like the Kid Wind Challenge, teachers can enhance their teaching toolkit, offering exciting ways to refresh current learning methods.
Speakers
KW
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
3E
  General Session

9:45am EST

Empowering Language Learning: The 7 Steps with Technology Integration
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
3D
Are you ready to transform your classroom into a vibrant hub of language and engagement? Join us for an invigorating session inspired by ?The 7 Steps to Building a Language-Rich Interactive Classroom? by Bill Perryman and John Seidlitz. In this dynamic workshop, we?ll dive into practical strategies, fueled by technology, that empower students to express themselves confidently. Using strategies like total response signals and structured reading and writing activities, you?ll be ready to spark creativity, amplify voices, and build a language-rich environment that resonates with every student.
Speakers
ES
KF
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
3D
  General Session

9:45am EST

How does strategy instruction scaffold reading and writing motivation?
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4A
How does strategy instruction scaffold reading and writing motivation? We?ll dig into High-Leverage Practice 14 Teach Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence. Participants will build a toolkit of methods for scaffolding a student?s working memory while remaining aware of the Cautious Corner. (HLP 14; UDL Checkpoint 5.2; UDL Guidelines 6, 8, & 9)
Speakers
SC
SC
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4A
  General Session

9:45am EST

How To Stay Current in an Evolving Ed Tech Landscape: A Conversation
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
3B
In this session, attendees will hear from three educational technology leaders as they share their experience in successfully navigating change in the field over the years, and then engage in a roundtable conversation with peers as they share their experience with navigating change in the ed tech landscape. Participants will walk away with actionable strategies that they can implement to help them successfully adapt in the field.
Speakers
CW
CS
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
3B
  General Session

9:45am EST

Ignite Creativity: A Deeper Dive into Adobe Express in Education
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
2B
Delve into the creative power of Adobe Express. Discover how to harness its potential to ignite creativity and enhance learning experiences for students of all ages, providing you with the foundational knowledge to kickstart your journey towards leveraging this powerful tool in the classroom. Learn how to find stunning templates and effectively utilize them with your students. Unlock the secrets of template creation as we demonstrate how to strategically lock down elements, ensuring that students stay focused while still allowing room for individual expression and customization. Explore innovative pedagogical approaches to using templates beyond their traditional roles, such as repurposing previous templates to inspire new projects and foster deeper understanding of concepts.
Speakers
JI
MR
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
2B
  General Session

9:45am EST

Innovate and Include: Promoting Diversity and Accessibility in Computer Science and STEM
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4D
Explore how one school successfully implemented instructional changes to enhance diversity and accessibility within its programs. By examining real-world strategies, statistical data, and their impacts, attendees will gain practical solutions and valuable resources to foster inclusive and innovative environments in their own schools. The presentation will also highlight the integration of inclusive literature featuring diverse representations to further support and inspire students. Join us to discover actionable steps, key data insights, and literature recommendations for promoting a diverse and accessible STEM and computer science education.; Explore how one school successfully implemented instructional changes to enhance diversity and accessibility within its programs. By examining real-world strategies, statistical data, and their impacts, attendees will gain practical solutions and valuable resources to foster inclusive and innovative environments in their own schools. The presentation will also highlight the integration of inclusive literature featuring diverse representations to further support and inspire students. Join us to discover actionable steps, key data insights, and literature recommendations for promoting a diverse and accessible STEM and computer science education.
Speakers
SW
JV
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4D
  General Session

9:45am EST

Integrating Drones in the Classroom: Hands-on Learning for STEM Education
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
5D
Join us for an interactive session exploring the integration of drones in middle school STEM education. This hands-on workshop will guide educators through the basics of drone technology and its applications in the classroom. Participants will learn how to safely operate drones, integrate drone technology into existing curriculum, and engage students in exciting STEM projects. Practical examples and demonstrations will showcase how drones can enhance learning in science, technology, engineering, and math.
Speakers
CH
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
5D
  General Session

9:45am EST

Pack your Bags for the ActiVAtED Learning Adventures
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
3C
Educators of all levels are invited on an adventure around the Commonwealth that coincides with Season 1 of the ActiVAtED Learning podcast. The podcast is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, and Amazon Music. This session will be a discussion about the leading educators featured on the podcast and about what gets them energized and excited in using technology to inspire student engagement.
Speakers
CG
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
3C
  General Session

9:45am EST

Preparing for Exams in the Digital Age
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
5A
Since the COVID-19 pandemic and the return to in-person instruction, more and more assessments have moved to a digital format. How can educators leverage digital tools in the classroom to prepare students for all that faces them with digital examinations? Learn from an Instructional Coach and Educator how they have integrated online tools to prepare students for online examinations. Particular focus will be given to reading, writing, and making thinking visible as well as Universal Design for Learning connections.
Speakers
DM
DF
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
5A
  General Session

9:45am EST

Canva Choice Boards for Flipped Learning
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
Ready to set sail on a voyage of student-led science exploration? Join us as we navigate the waters of creativity with Canva, crafting engaging choice boards. This session will chart a course for educators to design interactive boards that support the flipped classroom model and topic review. By offering students the helm in their learning journey, we foster independence and personalized discovery. Participants will curate their first boards, ready to launch on the same day. Anchors aweigh, and let's embark on this educational adventure together!
Speakers
AB
JC
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

AI Aboard: Steering Students Toward Ethical Use
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1C
As AI becomes an integral part of our daily lives, teaching students to navigate its complexities responsibly is more crucial than ever. This session will explore the benefits and risks of inviting students to use generative AI as a tool to support their learning. Should students be using generative AI every day? And if so, what guideposts can we put in place to define cheating, ensure ethical use, and protect students? personal information? We'll investigate useful tools and resources that students and teachers can utilize to effectively engage with AI and equip educators with strategies to evaluate their definition of digital literacy and foster critical thinking and responsible AI usage by students.
Speakers
ES
PH
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1C
  General Session

11:00am EST

Become a "Youtuber": An engaging strategy for English Learners
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
3B
Participants will experience a strategy called ?Become a Youtuber? in which students, in a blended learning format, teach their ?subscribers? a topic. Attendees will observe 3rd graders using the strategy and have time to plan, prepare, and practice.
Speakers
RM
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
3B
  General Session

11:00am EST

Buidling Your STEM Support Crew: Innovative partnership ideas to strengthen your STEM program
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4D
This session will focus on innovative partnership ideas currently being used by the University of Mary Washington's College of Education to support local students, teachers, and districts. Partnerships discussions will center around the use of community partners, partnerships that span district lines, partnerships that engage and further teachers' STEM understanding and confidence, and partnerships that foster a strong sense of STEM outreach to support all students.
Speakers
DS
KP
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4D
  General Session

11:00am EST

Empowering Inclusive Learning: Anchoring Technology to Engage Every Student
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
2C
Join in on an enlightening discussion as we lift anchor and sail towards accessibility in education. By embracing accessibility we empower every learner to thrive and reach their full potential.
Speakers
avatar for Aulander Skinner

Aulander Skinner

I have been an educator for 30 years. I have been an instructional assistant, computer resource teacher, classroom teacher, and Instructional Technology Resource Teacher (ITRT). As an ITRT, I have worked on the district, state, and national levels to create, enhance, and embed technology... Read More →
avatar for Sarah Michalczak

Sarah Michalczak

ITRT, Suffolk Public Schools
Sarah Michalczak has been an ITRT for Suffolk Public Schools for six years and with the division for ten school years. Her experience in education also includes teaching middle school math. Prior to switching careers her professional background includes time in information systems... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
2C
  General Session

11:00am EST

Hang Ten: Supporting the Virginia Literacy Act in Secondary Classrooms
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1B
We will dive into ten actionable strategies for implementing the science of reading in your secondary classroom. These strategies are designed to align with the Virginia Literacy Act, ensuring that your students develop strong reading skills. In addition to these strategies, we will look at how tools like Book Creator can be used to create universally designed literacy instruction.
Speakers
RE
KF
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1B
  General Session

11:00am EST

It's [Not] for the Birds: Using Grackle to Generate Accessible Google Documents
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4A
By default, there is no accessibility checker in Google Workspace, but many educators and coaches do not realize that there is an external tool that can help identify accessibility errors and guide document remediation. Grackle Docs allows educators to evaluate Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets for digital accessibility compliance.
Speakers
CT
KW
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4A
  General Session

11:00am EST

Laser Cutter Projects in Elementary and Middle School
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4E
Come and learn about creative laser cutter projects that range 2nd grade through 8th grade. The series of projects help students move from super beginner to quite adept. I will also talk about the design tools I use with the different age groups.
Speakers
CH
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4E
  General Session

11:00am EST

Let's Get Ready to TECH RUMBLE!: Friendly teacher competition to support buy in
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
5D
Need a program for getting teachers willing to try new things in tech? Let the Mania Guide you as we pin down lazy teaching for the 3 count. Send teachers on a choose-your-own-adventure through the wild world of Pro Wrestling as they complete tech tasks for points. The winners take home the coveted Championship Belt.
Speakers
CC
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
5D
  General Session

11:00am EST

Math + CS Integration
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
2A
Dive into a wave of innovation as we explore how Computer Science (CS) intersects with mathematics education. This session invites educators to explore practical integration strategies that seamlessly blend CS concepts into K-8 Math curricula. We will showcase a curated collection of lessons demonstrating how computer science enhances mathematical understanding through an integrated learning approach.
Speakers
JS
AR
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
2A
  General Session

11:00am EST

Navigating Accessibility: Charting the Course for Student Success
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
3C
This is a collaboration between the office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation and Office of Instructional Services that focuses on making educators and educational leaders aware of the various resources and professional learning opportunities that can be used in order to help students. The rapid expansion of technology in the classroom requires all educators to play a role in ensuring all students are able to access and use this technology and other instructional materials, including students with disabilities, as outlined by the 2023-2027 Education Technology Plan. This requires collaboration between those in Virginia school divisions who support instructional and accessible technology and those who support students with disabilities
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Champney

Ryan Champney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of EducationInstructional Technology Specialist for the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation
SG
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
3C
  General Session

11:00am EST

Rolling in the Sheet with AI: Top 10 formulas to organize your data and using AI all the way
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4B
You have done the work. Did it work? Did your plan yield results? If you are a person that enjoys data or thinks that Spreadsheets are the best tool ever, then this session is for you! I will provide data you can use, but please come with data also.
Speakers
TB
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4B
  General Session

11:00am EST

Safe Harbor in Rough Seas: Coaching New Teachers to Success
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
5C
In the face of growing teacher shortages, divisions are hiring teachers with degrees but no educational training or experience. How can we attract and retain highly qualified applicants while supporting professionals who need strategies in lesson planning, classroom management, building relationships and community, curriculum, and more? Learn how our intentional, differentiated support system works and how you can adapt it to your school.
Speakers
CM
AA
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
5C
  General Session

11:00am EST

Skills All STEM Students Need. Computational Thinking 2.0 is the New Superpower
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4C
The aim of this workshop is to introduce middle and high school teachers to the concept of Computational Thinking 2.0 (CT 2.0), highlighting the importance of integrating machine learning (ML) concepts into K-12 education. Teachers will learn about the evolving landscape of computational thinking, the impact of emerging technologies, and practical ways to incorporate these ideas into their classrooms.
Speakers
DJ
JL
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4C
  General Session

11:00am EST

Tell Me A Story
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
3E
How many ways are there to tell a story? And how many ways are there for learners to demonstrate their knowledge? Learning is about discovering and organizing information, so let?s add tools and options to share with our teachers! From notecatchers to interactive projects, we?ll look at how infographics create opportunities for classroom innovation, and understanding infographics also builds students? digital literacy! Analog and digital tools will both be explored.
Speakers
TK
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
3E
  General Session

11:00am EST

Using Common Apps for Math with Littles
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
5A
Using common applications such as Wixie, Book Creator and Minecraft can make it easier to drive math instruction. Student familiarity with the application can speed the introduction of new material without getting bogged down in the process of using the app. Teachers can create lessons for the introduction of material, remediation and/or extension. Lessons can be assigned to individuals or groups as needed, keeping student challenged and engaged.
Speakers
JS
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
5A
  General Session

11:00am EST

Virtual Voyages: Integrating AR and VR to Explore Human Anatomy in Physical Therapy and Allied Healthcare Education
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
3D
Step into the realm of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) and unlock a world of endless possibilities in physical therapy and allied healthcare education! This workshop will use VR and AR technologies to analyze human anatomy, revolutionizing teaching and learning in physical therapy and allied healthcare classrooms. Participants will use VR headsets and AR applications to navigate through detailed anatomical models, observe physiological processes, and gain a deep understanding of human anatomy and physiology. Guided by expert facilitators, this workshop empowers educators and professionals to leverage VR and AR for enhancing comprehension and fostering critical thinking in students aspiring to careers in healthcare. Embark on a transformative journey that reshapes our perception and teaching of the human body!
Speakers
CP
CR
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
3D
  General Session

11:00am EST

Flocabulary's Word Up: Transforming Test Prep with the Science of Reading!
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
Learn how a tech coach and a teacher came together to leverage the power of Flocabulary's Word Up lessons and the science of reading to make a positive impact on students? reading comprehension and SOL test scores.
Speakers
AT
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

Innovating Education: Boosting Science Achievement with Robotics and SOL Strategies
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Concourse 2
Join us for an exciting program where we?ll explore how using robotics can make science more fun and improve your students' SOL scores! We?ll share easy-to-use strategies and hands-on activities that bring science concepts to life. Discover how robotics can help students understand and enjoy science, while also tackling the tough spots identified in SOL assessments. This program is perfect for teachers looking to inspire their students and boost their science achievement with engaging and effective tools.
Speakers
AG
JG
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Concourse 2
  Innovation Station

12:00pm EST

Lunch
Sunday December 8, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Main Floor
Sunday December 8, 2024 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Main Floor
  Lunch

1:00pm EST

Spotlight Session
Sunday December 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
Sunday December 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Featured Session

2:00pm EST

Kid Talks
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Outside Exhibit Hall B
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
Outside Exhibit Hall B
  Featured Session

2:15pm EST

Your Flagship Literacy Resource: Book Creator
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1A
Learn the ropes of Book Creator! Learn the many ways that Book Creator can support literacy across all contents, from journaling, graphic organizers, digital portfolios, student reflection, and so much more. We will take a deep dive into the basics, updates, templates, and resources available. Time will be allotted for all attendees to create a library and a book for this all-hands-on-deck session.
Speakers
JS
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1A
  Flexible Seating

2:15pm EST

6-8 School CS Integration Toolkit: Updates for the 2024 CS SOLs
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
2A
With the evolving landscape of Computer Science (CS) education, middle school educators are pivotal in preparing students for future challenges. This session will focus on equipping middle school teachers with updated tools and strategies to effectively integrate the new Computer Science Standards of Learning (SOLs) into their curriculum. Participants will explore a comprehensive toolkit tailored for middle school CS integration, aligned with the 2024 SOLs. The toolkit will feature practical resources, lesson plans, and interactive activities designed to engage students in critical thinking, problem-solving, and computational skills development. Educators will learn how to implement these resources to create meaningful CS learning experiences that prepare students for success in the digital world.
Speakers
MP
JL
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
2A
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Anchored in STEM: The SeAL Challenge in Your District
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
2B
Since 2017 Suffolk Public Schools has collaborated with Penn State University to bring the Sea, Air, and Land Competition to Hampton Roads. Drawing from the experience of our team, we would like to spread this incredible STEM event to other districts in Virginia! The Sea Air and Land Challenge introduces students to engineering through the use of robotics. In this semester-long STEM initiative, teams of students work in either classes or after-school groups to design and develop robotic systems that mimic missions encountered by the military and first responders; this could be a submersible to navigate the underwater Sea Challenge, a drone to fly in the Air Challenge, or a land rover to drive in the Land Challenge. On Challenge Day, the students come together to learn about STEM careers and compete. Join us to learn more about the SeAL Challenge and learn how to build this program for your area schools!
Speakers
DH
SZ
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
2B
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Integrating Generative AI in Secondary Writing Classes
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4A
In an age where technology rapidly evolves, the integration of Generative AI in educational settings presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. This presentation explores the journey of introducing Generative AI to high school seniors enrolled in a Dual Enrollment Writing Course at Albemarle County Public Schools. Despite initial restrictions on AI usage, a collaborative effort led to a pilot program to enhance students' writing skills and digital literacy.
Speakers
BP
LD
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4A
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Charting New Waters: Integrating Computer Science Standards into your Social Studies Curriculum
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4B
Drop your anchor and explore creative and engaging ways to integrate the new computer science standards into your social studies lessons. Come and learn how you can seamlessly integrate robots, coding, and technology tools such as AI and Genially to create dynamic lessons for K-8 that not only grab students? attention and engross them in history and social studies, but also effortlessly integrate the new CS standards. There will be time for hands-on learning and experimenting with technology tools such as Bee-Bots, Sphero Indis, Ozobots, digital escape rooms, and MagicSchool.ai. You will disembark with ideas and resources that you can use immediately with students.
Speakers
JM
KP
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4B
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Deep Dive into DLI: Navigating the Digital Learning Integration Standards
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
3D
Join us for an immersive professional learning session focused on Virginia's Digital Learning Integration (DLI) standards. This session empowers participants to choose specific content strands to explore in-depth with a focus on the K-2 and 3-5 performance indicators. Participants will learn what each content strand entails, how performance indicators continue to build in terms of skills progression across grade bands, and which tools are most effective for supporting these standards. Whether you're a novice or an experienced educator, this session will provide valuable insights and practical strategies for integrating digital learning standards in your classroom.
Speakers
KG
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Lisa Lynk

Instructional Technology Coach, Newport News Public Schools
Lisa Lynk is an experienced educator with over 20 years in the field, dedicated to enhancing teaching and learning through technology. As a VSTE Certified Coach and Canvas Certified Educator, Lisa brings a wealth of expertise in integrating digital tools into the classroom. As a Book... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
3D
  General Session

2:15pm EST

EdTech Secrets Revealed: From Chaos to Calm-Unleashing the Power of Effective Classroom Managements
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
5C
Join us for an engaging and insightful session where we reveal the secrets to transforming your classroom from chaos to calm. Discover time-tested, research-based strategies and techniques that have been proven to enhance student focus, drastically reduce problem behavior, and increase valuable instruction time (that you can use right away). In this jam-packed session, you will learn how to: ? Improve student focus ? Drastically reduce problem behavior ? Increase instruction time
Speakers
RK
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
5C
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Empowering English Language Learners with CHatGPT
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
3E
Join us for an engaging and hands-on workshop designed for educators seeking innovative ways to support English Language Learners (ELLs) in the classroom. In this workshop, we will explore how ChatGPT can be utilized to enhance the learning experience of ELL students. Participants will learn to: Personalize Learning: Discover how ChatGPT can be used to create customized reading passages, vocabulary lists, and comprehension questions tailored to the unique needs of ELL students. Facilitate Conversation Practice: Utilize ChatGPT to simulate real-life conversations, helping students practice speaking and listening skills in a safe and supportive environment. Enhance Writing Skills: Explore methods to guide students in writing practice, providing instant feedback and suggestions for improvement. Support Content Learning: Integrate ChatGPT into various subject areas to help ELL students access and comprehend complex content. Promote Engagement: Implement interactive storytelling and games created with ChatGPT to make learning fun and engaging for students of all ages. This workshop is ideal for teachers, language specialists, and educational support staff who are dedicated to improving the language proficiency and overall academic success of their ELL students. Empower your ELL students by harnessing the power of ChatGPT to create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment. Don?t miss this opportunity to revolutionize your teaching approach and make a lasting impact on your students' language development journey.
Speakers
SW
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
3E
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Google Sheets for Success
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4D
The session will help develop a person's interest and skills using Google Sheets. There are many functions within Google Sheets including Conditional Formatting and Specific formulas that can assist a teacher in providing student centered learning activities. Come learn how to make a self-correcting interactive assignment.
Speakers
KB
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4D
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Innovate with Canva: Create Engaging Choice Boards
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1C
Session Title: Innovate with Canva: Create Engaging Choice Boards Description: Unlock the power of choice boards to revolutionize your classroom with this hands-on session! In **?Innovate with Canva: Create Engaging Choice Boards,?** we?ll explore how to use Canva to design visually appealing and student-centered choice boards that foster autonomy and engagement. You?ll start by discovering how Canva?s intuitive templates and AI tools can simplify the design process. Learn how to customize choice boards with a variety of activities to cater to different learning styles, and leverage Canva?s AI features like Magic Resize and content generation to streamline your workflow. By the end of this session, you?ll have a ready-to-use choice board template tailored for your classroom and a solid understanding of how Canva?s innovative tools can enhance your teaching practice. Whether you?re new to choice boards or looking to refresh your approach, this session will provide practical strategies to make learning exciting and personalized for your students. Join us and be inspired to bring creativity and efficiency into your teaching with Canva!
Speakers
CP
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1C
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Keeping New Teachers Afloat: Your Role in Teacher Retention
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
3B
You may not be able to increase teacher compensation, but you do play a critical role in keeping new teachers in the profession. This session will be interactive as we examine how we help novice teachers from an ed tech perspective as they move from treading water in the classroom to swimming laps!
Speakers
avatar for Sherry Wiese

Sherry Wiese

Supervisor of Professional Learning and New Teacher Support, Bedford County Public Schools
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
3B
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Letting that 1 follower be your Anchor: how to crush your social media accounts, but not your time!
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4E
In this session, we'll demonstrate how schools can leverage generative AI to streamline social media management. Learn practical strategies for using large language models to establish your brand's tone and voice, ideate content ideas, and optimize posting - all without sacrificing authenticity or spending endless hours on social media. Walk away with a toolkit of AI-powered techniques to help you crush your social media presence while reclaiming your time.
Speakers
DR
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Chrissy McLaughlin

Christine McLaughlin is a School Based Technology Specialists in Fairfax County Public Schools. Her Master's degree is in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis on Blended and Online Learning in Schools. Christine is in her 24th year in education and brings with her a wealth... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4E
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Makerspace on the Move
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
2C
In partnerships with NSWCDD, the UMW College of Education is working with local educators to create a mobile makerspace that will help bring resources to schools across our region. Come learn about our journey as we start from scratch and work with educators to create a resource for educators that will help provide innovative learning opportunities for students.
Speakers
KP
DS
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
2C
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Our First Year as a "Phone Free School" and How It's Going
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
5D
The 2024-2025 school year will be our school's first experiment as a fully and intentionally phone-free high school. Additionally, our middle school is majorly overhauling its policies and procedures around personal devices. Come see how we spent the spring of 2024 developing our plan, getting buy-in from (i.e. convincing) students and parents and see how it's going so far. We'll open up about our extensive process, the reasoning behind the school's decision, and how we are currently ensuring both fidelity and student support through the process. We'll also discuss from an educational technology perspective what can happen curricularly when students suddenly don't have their personal devices on-hand and how we can support teachers around that.
Speakers
RR
PS
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
5D
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Riding the Digital Citizen-Ship on the Waves of Technology
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
3C
This will be an in-person presentation that will have educators, coaches, and administrators understand the Model Policy concerning Internet Safety and the integration of the Digital Learning Integration Standards of Learning especially in the strand of Digital Citizenship including explanation, resources, and performance indicators. This is an important step towards adding in new and emerging technologies, which includes AI, Virtual Reality, and other rising educational technologies.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Champney

Ryan Champney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of EducationInstructional Technology Specialist for the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
3C
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Robot Open House: Explore STEM in Every Subject
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4C
Considering bringing robotics into your classroom? This is your year! Join this Robot Open House as we venture through the full school day, getting hands-on robotics and programming in every subject. Bring all of your biggest questions, from academic integration to budget concerns and everything in between. Leave this session with new confidence and hands-on experience with robotics. Plus a toolkit of concrete ideas and materials from real teachers around the world, ready to use in your classroom on day one and beyond!
Speakers
SF
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4C
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Rock, Paper, Scissors, Chatbot
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1B
Anchoring your classroom in innovation is crucial to enhance teaching and learning. Join us for an interactive session, "Rock, Paper, Scissors, Chatbot," where we pit three leading AI chatbots?ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Gemini?against each other to determine the best chatbot for various educational tasks. As Instructional Facilitators of Technology, we will navigate a series of practical prompts, such as creating leveled reading texts, composing professional emails, generating engaging newsletter articles, crafting lesson plans, designing interactive activities, creating assessments, and providing student feedback, to these chatbots to evaluate their performance. Attendees will witness firsthand how each chatbot anchors itself to these prompts, gaining insights into which AI tool is most suitable for different types of educational tasks, ultimately empowering educators with the knowledge to integrate AI effectively into their teaching practices and innovate their classrooms.; Anchoring your classroom in innovation is crucial to enhance teaching and learning. Join us for an interactive session, "Rock, Paper, Scissors, Chatbot," where we pit three leading AI chatbots?ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and Google Gemini?against each other to determine the best chatbot for various educational tasks. As Instructional Facilitators of Technology, we will navigate a series of practical prompts, such as creating leveled reading texts, composing professional emails, generating engaging newsletter articles, crafting lesson plans, designing interactive activities, creating assessments, and providing student feedback, to these chatbots to evaluate their performance. Attendees will witness firsthand how each chatbot anchors itself to these prompts, gaining insights into which AI tool is most suitable for different types of educational tasks, ultimately empowering educators with the knowledge to integrate AI effectively into their teaching practices and innovate their classrooms.
Speakers
JF
TI
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1B
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Tech Together: Enhancing High Leverage Practices with Digital Tools
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
5A
Discover how technology can support high-leverage practices for students with disabilities in four key areas: collaboration, assessment, social/emotional behavior, and instructional practices. This session will explore integrating digital tools to enhance specially designed instruction (SDI), ensuring tailored instruction for all students. By the end, educators will be equipped with practical strategies to create inclusive, engaging, and effective learning environments using technology.
Speakers
RE
KB
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
5A
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Be An #A11y Ally: Creating Accessible STEM Classrooms with Digital Notebooks
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ballroom 3
Creating accessible STEM classrooms is essential for ensuring all students have equal opportunities to succeed. In this session, participants will learn how to use digital accessibility tools and digital notebooks to design inclusive, accessible, and engaging STEM learning experiences for every student.
Speakers
KF
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

2:15pm EST

Improve Your Workflow With Google Docs
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D
In the last few years, Google Workspace for Education added some pretty impressive updates to Google Docs. And, although we are experts at using Google Docs for our basic professional workflow, I will demonstrate how to access and apply these new features to increase your productivity and organization, as well as create new learning opportunities for our students. Be sure to bring a laptop to begin exploring and applying these strategies right away!
Speakers
avatar for Katie Moran

Katie Moran

ITRT, Rockingham County Public Schools
Katie Moran is a former high school history teacher who currently works as an Instructional Technology Resource Teacher.  She works to support classroom teachers in developing educational technology skills and digital methodologies to enhance best practices in their instruction... Read More →
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

2:15pm EST

Anchored in Innovation: Drone and Sphero Pizza Delivery Adventure
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Concourse 3
Explore the intersection of technology and taste! In this hands-on activity, attendees become tech-savvy pizzaiolos. They program drones and Spheros to navigate a coordinate grid, delivering pizza slices to specific spots. It?s a flavorful fusion of robotics, coding, math creativity, and fun!; Explore the intersection of technology and taste! In this hands-on activity, attendees become tech-savvy pizzaiolos. They program drones and Spheros to navigate a coordinate grid, delivering pizza slices to specific spots. It?s a flavorful fusion of robotics, coding, math creativity, and fun!
Speakers
CR
SS
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
Concourse 3
  Innovation Station

3:30pm EST

XSCAPE THE CLASS
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1A
A dynamic hands on Escape Room experience. Can you solve the mystery, beat the safeguards and steal the gems before the guards come back? This will be a full experience for all attendees! Fun for all ages and levels and easily scaffolded and modified to fit your classroom needs. There will be a mix of physical and tech related puzzles with curriculum and brain breaks built in! Come and try to XSCAPE THE CLASS!
Speakers
avatar for Jeffery Seneca

Jeffery Seneca

Teacher 6th Math, Suffolk Public Schools
Escape Room Fanatic. Xscape the Class!
WR

Wayne Rau

6th Grade Social Studies, Suffolk Public Schools
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1A
  Flexible Seating

3:30pm EST

Beach Party App Smash
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
3D
Join me for this sun-sational session as we ride the wave of app smashing. We'll unleash the power of AI to turn classrooms into ampitheaters and lessons into brain-boosting adventures! Get ready to create lessons as engaging as Hanging Ten ! Tools used: Magic School AI, Suno AI, Brisk AI, and Quizizz AI.
Speakers
GE
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
3D
  General Session

3:30pm EST

BookCreator Journals: An Anchor for Learning Across Subjects
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
3E
How can we leverage the power of the multimodal tools of BookCreator to enhance reflective learning across all content areas in the elementary classroom? Come to this session to learn how to get started journaling with BookCreator, as well as how to maximize the use of the tools to personalize the experience for all students.
Speakers
KK
TW
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
3E
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Canva Tools for Dynamic Experiences
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4C
In this session, teachers (and administrators) will navigate Canva and interact with the many features it provides. Everyday usage is the focus of this session - attendees will leave the session with a free, full-access educator account, and tips and tricks to use Canva immediately in various ways, from enhancing classroom experiences or professional development, to generating newsletters, to creating email signatures, and more!
Speakers
MO
JO
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4C
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Creating Young Innovators: Empowering Students with Shark Tank & Canva
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4D
This session focuses on leveraging Canva for a Shark Tank Project-Based Learning (PBL) activity where students develop businesses aligned with their passions or community needs. Students will be empowered through voice and choice and will bring their ideas to life by creating custom-designed t-shirts to wear during their presentations.
Speakers
SA
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4D
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Designing Custom Multilingual Coding Environments for Language Learners using Makecode and Microbit
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4B
Many programming environments only offer English as an option for coding. What if you could design your own custom blocks for Makecode in a language that meets your students' needs and have them setup with their device in their target language? In this session we share resources on developing custom multilingual coding environments and operationalizing them in a dual language immersion program. We will share strategies and templates to develop your own blocks in Makecode and quickly set them up to use in the classroom, natively. We will share the process and what has worked and what hasn't!
Speakers
EB
RG
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4B
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Empowering Gifted Learners: Integrating Technology into Project-Based Learning
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1C
In this dynamic session, we will explore innovative strategies for integrating technology into Project-Based Learning (PBL) tailored specifically for gifted learners. Attendees will gain insights into how digital resources can enhance the PBL experience, fostering deeper engagement and advanced critical thinking skills among gifted students.Through hands on demonstrations, attendees will be taught strategies for leveraging technology to create differentiated and personalized learning opportunities that challenge and inspire gifted students. This session will be tailored to meet the needs of K-12 teachers across all subjects and will include cross curricular examples.
Speakers
SG
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1C
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Empowering Student Voice using UDL, AI and Technology Tools in Elementary Classrooms
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
5D
How do you create learning experiences that empower learners? Do you plan experiences with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in mind? In this session, you will learn how by using principles of UDL with technology tools, including AI, you can give your students opportunities to share their voices in interactive ways.
Speakers
DT
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
5D
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Harness the Power of AI to Enhance Instruction for All Learners!
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4E
Join us to discover how you can revolutionize your teaching practice utilizing AI! In this session, we will present various cutting-edge tools designed to save time, create differentiated content, and provide engaging learning experiences for your students. We will not only introduce you to powerful AI features within Quizizz.com, but we will also highlight innovative tools such as Questionwell, SchoolAI, and ChatGPT. While these tools may seem like yesterday?s news, we will focus on fresh strategies for leveraging AI to enhance instructional practices, meet the needs of diverse learners, and streamline your workflow!
Speakers
KF
SA
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4E
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Increasing Student Engagement with Interactive Ed Tech
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
5C
Student engagement is a vital ingredient of classroom learning and academic excellence. Yet, this is also the area where many educators struggle, especially when it comes to choosing the right EdTech tool(s) for your classroom. During this session, we?ll explore strategies and ideas to better engage your students along with specific EdTech examples & tools to try. Choose from a list of sites and apps including AI tools, gamification sites, eMediaVA, and more! Take your lessons to the next level this school year with interactive [and free] EdTech tools.
Speakers
JE
LH
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
5C
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Mathematical Mastery in the Digital Era: Hands-On Activities to Elevate Learning
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
2B
Explore the strategies to combine math and computer science in our interactive session, where we'll dive into the world of computational thinking with Ozobots. While these tiny robots guide us through a series of engaging math lessons, participants will discover versatile strategies that apply to any educational robot. Join us to unlock new dimensions of learning where algorithms and angles meet!
Speakers
MM
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
2B
  General Session

3:30pm EST

More than a Map: Using Google Earth to Explore the World!
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
2C
Come see how you can use Google Earth to visualize scientific data, explore math concepts, give historical context of events, examine settings in literature, and explore the depths of the sea! These free tools can help students explore concepts from a different perspective, while keeping them engaged with real world information, and helping them develop spatial reasoning skills. We'll navigate the immense oceans, visit tropical islands, travel along winding rivers, and even spend some time on dry land exploring ways to use Google Earth using existing resources, and creating your own.
Speakers
avatar for Alan Quimby

Alan Quimby

ITRT, Harrisonburg City Public Schools
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
2C
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Open the Hatch and Sea
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
3C
In alignment with the VDOE?s Ed Tech Plan and Digital Learning Integration standards, Ryan Champney would like to showcase GoOpenVA, especially focused on VDOE?s newly updated standards, what resources are available, how to access important information, and how to properly align and tag resources already available.
Speakers
avatar for Ryan Champney

Ryan Champney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of EducationInstructional Technology Specialist for the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
3C
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Tech Titans Return 2024
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1B
Want to attend an exciting session with audience participation throughout? Then you’ve found it! Come and learn through five exciting rounds of head-to-head fun that pit two tools against one another. Accessibility, engagement, student voice/choice, and more will be focal points. You won’t want to miss this fun and fast learning experience!
Speakers
PH
KF
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1B
  General Session

3:30pm EST

The EdTech Coaching Heatwave: Are You Ready to Blaze a Trail?
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4A
Coaching is a vital role for an effective Edtech leader, but it feels like there's not enough time in the day to successfully implement. In this session you will learn strategies for 15 minute coaching sessions that will empower your teachers to own their learning and professional development journeys.
Speakers
RP
BH
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4A
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Transforming School Data with Adaptable Monitoring Tools
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
3B
Data-informed decisions are critical to quality decision-making in education today and the ability to be able to process data into understandable reports and visuals is vital. This session will walk participants through using tools provided by Google Workspace, primarily GoogleSheets, that allows data to be collected and analyzed - then built into clear reports.
Speakers
BB
TC
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
3B
  General Session

3:30pm EST

What shape is your anchor? Innovative ways to meet the needs of all learners
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
5A
When most of us think of an anchor, a particular shape comes to mind. In truth, anchors come in many different shapes and sizes depending on their purpose. Just like in teaching, a one-size-fits-all approach just won't work for every situation. In this interactive session, you will experience how technology and Universal Design for Learning can go hand in hand to meet the needs of all learners in the elementary classroom. We will dive into the UDL Core Beliefs and Design Process, exploring the technology tools that can support out students' learning. Please bring a charged tablet or laptop in order to participate fully in this session!; When most of us think of an anchor, a particular shape comes to mind. In truth, anchors come in many different shapes and sizes depending on their purpose. Just like in teaching, a one-size-fits-all approach just won't work for every situation. In this interactive session, you will experience how technology and Universal Design for Learning can go hand in hand to meet the needs of all learners in the elementary classroom. We will dive into the UDL Core Beliefs and Design Process, exploring the technology tools that can support out students' learning.
Speakers
DW
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
5A
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Writing CS Integrated Lesson Plans: Integrating Computer Science into Science
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
2A
In this interactive session, participants will delve into the exciting intersection of K-5 science and computer science, discovering innovative ways to seamlessly integrate these disciplines in their classrooms. As computer science integrators and educators, we understand the importance of nurturing young minds with foundational science concepts while fostering critical computational thinking skills from an early age.; Join the Shen Valley Computer Science Regional Partnership and CodeVA as we share the lessons learned through the ACSE Grant centered on creating CS-integrated lessons for K-8. This grant provided resources to create lessons and PBL units for CS integration that are to be included in the division pacing guides.
Speakers
avatar for Allison Kappler

Allison Kappler

Supervisor of Science & Computer Science, Bedford County Schools
VF
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
2A
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Reclaiming My Time
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D
?Reclaiming my time? is a quote by Maxine Waters that gained popularity and meme status. It?s now used as an axiom for those who refuse to be taken advantage of. As coaches and educators, it?s important that your time is claimed and utilized for your needs. Learn how we reclaimed our time by creating healthy boundaries, technology routines, and expectations for our school community.
Speakers
JO
AC
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

3:30pm EST

Book Creator in an Elementary Classroom
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Concourse 3
This session will cover what it looks like to use a program called Book Creator with 4th and 5th grade students in a classroom. It will cover the different ways that this program can be utilized (whole group, independent projects, creative writing). It will cover how easy it is for a teacher to create a template for their students to use or how a teacher can allow freedom in choice of how their book may look (creative writing). This interactive session will show how book creator can be used in multiple subject areas as well as provide an opportunity for those attending to see real student examples. Finally, an opportunity to practice around with the program for those who attend the session.
Speakers
EN
LS
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Concourse 3
  Innovation Station

3:30pm EST

Maker Competencies: Self-Assessment in Makerspaces
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Concourse 2
How do makers self-assess? What can teachers do to encourage self-assessment in innovative and self-directed spaces? Find out in this interactive session as we discuss our own self-assessments during a make-and-take activity and then compare our own work with what researchers have to say about self-assessment and self-regulated learning.; How do makers self-assess? What can teachers do to encourage self-assessment in innovative and self-directed spaces? Find out in this interactive session as we discuss our own self-assessments during a make-and-take activity and then compare our own work with what researchers have to say about self-assessment and self-regulated learning.
Speakers
SM
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Concourse 2
  Innovation Station

4:45pm EST

AI & Tech Justice: Hands-On Ethics & Machine Learning
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
2A
This session focuses on building a conceptual understanding of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), with a strong emphasis on ethical considerations and algorithmic bias, rather than technical skills. Participants will get hands-on experience creating machine learning models using Teachable Machine (no prior knowledge required!), and explore how to integrate this tool into their current curricula. We will also discuss effective pedagogical approaches to encourage critical thinking in students as they deal with ethical challenges. This session is aimed at educators, instructional technology specialists, and curriculum developers who want to provide students with a solid foundational understanding of AI and ML. Attendees will also explore lesson plans and other instructional resources aligned to the 2024 CS SOLs, supporting them in implementing CS-aligned instruction about AI and machine learning in their classrooms.
Speakers
AR
JS
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
2A
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Anchored in Support: Navigating the Pathways to Success
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4A
Anchors aweigh! The voyage has begun and all hands are on deck. Join us on a journey through our ?Pathways to Success? comprehensive program, designed to support educators at every stage of their development. As educators navigate their professional growth, this tool allows them to self-reflect and engage in collaborative conversations surrounding a specific set of outcomes and their success criteria. The tool's content clearly outlines expectations of best practices as aligned to the VDOE Uniform Performance Standards for Teachers and the High Leverage Practices for students with special needs. Professional learning is taken to the next level as educators can anchor into a pathway for a set amount of time while seeking coaching support and growth opportunities.
Speakers
DS
HP
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4A
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Anchoring your instruction with Lumio and AI
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
3B
When you need a firm foundation in the seas of education, you must drop an anchor. Lumio and AI can help by being that Anchor. Let?s drop anchor and see how these evolving educational tools can work together to innovate teaching and learning. In this session, Kevin Marcus will be looking at how LUMIO allows for the importing of different media and supplies instant feedback with documentation from its Game-Based Learning Activities and Response. He will also focus on how using AI can help educators improve their workflow and allow them more time to focus on instruction in their classroom. This session will be hands-on so that attendees can receive a first-hand experience they can take back to their classrooms.; When you need a firm foundation in the seas of education, you must drop an anchor. Lumio and AI can help by being that Anchor. Let?s drop anchor and see how these evolving educational tools can work together to innovate teaching and learning. In this session, Kevin Marcus will be looking at how LUMIO allows for the importing of different media and supplies instant feedback with documentation from its Game-Based Learning Activities and Response. He will also focus on how using AI can help educators improve their workflow and allow them more time to focus on instruction in their classroom. This session will be hands-on so that attendees can receive a first-hand experience they can take back to their classrooms.
Speakers
KM
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
3B
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Ask Better, Coach Better
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
1B
Taught by a former journalism teacher, this session will empower you to questioning techniques that will help you to connect to teachers and administrators, and connect the dots between problems and solutions. We?ll look at questions that start discussions and open the door to new coaching opportunities, questions that A.C.E. problems, and questions that help the whole child grow, and so much more. You?ll leave confident in your ability to talk to anyone at any time and put yourself in a position to be able to help them.
Speakers
TK
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
1B
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Balancing the Anchor; Anchored Again
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
1C
What happens when a Technology Coach and a Librarian get reunited after 4 years of being separated? See the fruits of our four years apart as AI happened. Although ChatGpt made all the headlines, there's a Pandora's box of AI tools to navigate and Education doesn?t sail at the speed of AI. Threat or tool, how do we pilot our vessels in a sea of AI tools in a way that avoids overestimating and underestimating AI technology? See how we approached AI tools as learners and then as teachers. Anchor in on one of our five tools to explore. As time permits, we will discuss source reliability, equity algorithms, digital redlining, chatbots and writing instruction. Join us as we share our larger manifest on tools for you to explore and gather your feedback on what works and what doesn?t. Digital AI resources will be made available.; Technology and Global Ethics: Where do we anchor with tech as we navigate environmental, intellectual, and social challenges? What circumstances and solutions require us to sail away from the shores of technology and which ones require more support for a quality anchor? When do we need to dock on topics related to Digital citizenships and innovative technology? How do we sail past distributing a list of moral guidelines to training students how to navigate their own moral decision-making when it comes to technology, its use, and impact? If you have ever pondered any of these questions, this is the session for you. Join us as we share our ideas and experiences on how we helped students harbor around technology and ethics.
Speakers
AT
IC
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
1C
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Come SaiL Away on the S.S. DLI
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
3C
Currently, the OETCI team is working with various school divisions and regions to host in-person trainings at conferences hosted by the districts and other affiliates to reach the separate regions. By presenting at both VSTE and VASSL this year, we will continue to gain momentum in building relationships with educators in the Commonwealth of Virginia. By explaining how educators can use the DLI standards to help with their choice of AI actions, educators will feel more confident with their use and willingness to try different AI tools in their districts.
Speakers
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Ryan Champney

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Department of Education
Virginia Department of EducationInstructional Technology Specialist for the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation
CG
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
3C
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Empowering ELs: A Tech-Driven Approach
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4C
For anyone who works with English learners in grades K-12 or beyond, this active session is for you. We?ll practice with translation and other AI-empowered applications, add sound files to Slides & Forms, optimize the speech to text feature, and more. You should walk away with resources in your toolbox to help support ELs in their classrooms with academic activities and also out in the world and work place.
Speakers
ST
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4C
  General Session

4:45pm EST

From Concept to Classroom: Crafting Comprehensive PBL Units in Math and Beyond
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
5A
Are you familiar with the concept of PBL and ready to dive in on a full project-based learning unit? Have an idea for a problem to solve or an end product but need to flesh it out to make it a full-unit learning experience? This session will walk you through backwards design from end product goal to unit introduction and all the parts needed in between so students truly learn by doing. Our specific example is a math project, but these strategies are applicable to any content area. Make your project come to life while still meeting content standards and pacing.
Speakers
AD
MC
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
5A
  General Session

4:45pm EST

From Smartboards to Smartphones: The Impact of Technology on Learning Efficacy
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4D
Join us for an insightful session where we delve into the integration of technology in local elementary schools. This research-driven presentation focuses on identifying the technological resources currently utilized by local teachers and assessing their effectiveness through the lens of the Triple-E Framework: Engagement, Enhancement, and Extension. We will present findings from a comprehensive study that explores how various digital tools and resources are being employed to support instructional practices. Our research analyzes their impact on student engagement, the enhancement of learning goals, and the extension of learning beyond the classroom. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the current landscape of educational technology in elementary schools and leave with actionable insights to improve their own teaching practices. This session is ideal for educators, administrators, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology and education.
Speakers
KB
EM
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4D
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Gotta Catch Them All-Coding, Robotics and Steam
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4E
We will look at how we scaffold Project Based Learning Experiences that focus on coding and robotics for students with physical and cognitive disabilities
Speakers
KH
NJ
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4E
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Guess My Super Hero Power
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
5D
Giving the students a chance to be fully creative is engaging and powerful. In this session you will learn a little about creating in TinkerCad and integrating that into Book Creator. You will create a super hero using your 3d Geometric Shapes and then creating a story about your super hero in Book Creator.
Speakers
KR
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
5D
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Intro to AI Lesson in Scratch with Boolean Girl
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4B
Throughout this session attendees will briefly learn about Boolean Girl?s mission before participating in an intro lesson to AI in Scratch. First we will explore the AI travel chatbot, OCTA, before brainstorming our own chatbot ideas and beginning to build it in Scratch. Participants will walk away with a lesson idea, along with other coding instructional resources.
Speakers
MF
BM
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4B
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Lighting Up Learning
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
2C
Pack your imagination, charge your creativity, and let?s light up learning together! We will explore electrifying activities where creativity meets technology. In this session, we will explore 3D printing and other projects that make things light up! This session is for grades 2-6 and will lay the foundation for scientific and computer science principles. By the end of this session, you?ll be anchored with ideas, templates, and a newfound love for all things illuminated.
Speakers
BL
MP
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
2C
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Lots of Ways to Use Book Creator!
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
3D
Looking for fresh ways to enhance learning, inspire creativity and expression, and connect content with students in authentic, accessible ways? Or perhaps you are a Librarian looking for ways to promote Storytelling and literacy or to connect and collaborate with teachers? In this session, you will how it is possible to use Book Creator to promote and enhance learning, as well as improve digital literacy, in any content area.; Looking for fresh ways to enhance learning, inspire creativity and expression, and connect content with students in authentic, accessible ways? Or perhaps you are a Librarian looking for ways to promote Storytelling and literacy or to connect and collaborate with teachers? In this session, you will how it is possible to use Book Creator to promote and enhance learning, as well as improve digital literacy, in any content area.
Speakers
RG
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
3D
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Navigating the Seas of EdTech
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
5C
Join us to explore EdTech integration challenges and innovative solutions. Anchored in collaboration, this session includes interactive planning to help you overcome obstacles and sail toward success.
Speakers
NK
SS
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
5C
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Navigating with Magic School and Adobe Portfolio: Student Resume and Digital Portfolio Development for College Admissions and Career Success
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
3E
In a time where technology and innovation anchor educational strategies, it is important to equip our students with the skills to confidently navigate the digital world. This session presents a comprehensive three-step approach to developing resumes and digital portfolios that stand out to employers and colleges. We will use educational technology tools such as Magic School and Adobe Portfolio, coupled with innovative, budget-friendly photography techniques, to prepare juniors and seniors for the competitive world ahead.
Speakers
CP
SJ
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
3E
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Shine Your Light: The Role of Technology in Assisting Program Marketing Campaigns
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
2B
This session aims to highlight the significance of marketing our endeavors within education. Using CTE and Work Based Learning as the lens, real-world examples of successful marketing campaigns in the world of education will be showcased. Participants will gain insights into tailored strategies to engage stakeholders, including students, parents, educators, and employers, effectively promoting the value and opportunities afforded by CTE and WBL. Moreover, the session will equip program directors, administrators, and teachers wi practical tools and resources to streamline marketing efforts, enabling them to amplify their program's impact and reach.
Speakers
JP
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
2B
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Can Facebook Steal My Stuff? Your Students’ Rights On Social Media
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
1D
Do you really control content that you or your students created for your school? What about Pinterest pins or images on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram? How about the things you said to voice services like Alexa, Bixby or Cortana? Remarks posted to X, Slack or Facebook? Learn what U.S. copyright law can and can?t do to guard your personal privacy and intellectual property on top social media sites. Protect yourself, your school and your students.; Do you really control content that you or your students created for your school? What about Pinterest pins or images on YouTube, TikTok or Instagram? How about the things you said to voice services like Alexa, Bixby or Cortana? Remarks posted to X, Slack or Facebook? Learn what U.S. copyright law can and can?t do to guard your personal privacy and intellectual property on top social media sites. Protect yourself, your school and your students.
Speakers
JJ
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session
 
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