2024VSTE Annual Conference

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.