2024VSTE Annual Conference

In this session, you will gain all the tools necessary to forge a successful partnership with your new STEM/Tech Buddies teacher using Canvas Commons resources. This relationship offers students an excellent opportunity to explore the world of Tech/STEM, allowing them to share their talents while utilizing the five C's to enhance and acquire new skills.

Demystify digital accessibility in a session inspired by the classic board game Clue. Using ?Keep C.A.L.M. and Choose Accessible Learning Materials? as a resource foundation, participants will use accessibility clues to unravel the secrets of UDL, moving through various "rooms" while gaining insights on how to implement accessibility and UDL principles to support diverse learners.

In today?s educational landscape, ensuring accessibility is not just a requirement but a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will focus on the principles and practices of designing accessible course content using your LMS, with a special emphasis on leveraging HTML code for advanced customization. Don?t be intimidated by HTML - you will learn the basics you need to know! Participants will learn through hands-on experiences to create beautiful and organized pages. Join in to sail towards innovation and accessibility, ensuring every student can navigate their educational journey successfully.; In today?s educational landscape, ensuring accessibility is not just a requirement but a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will focus on the principles and practices of designing accessible course content using your LMS, with a special emphasis on leveraging HTML code for advanced customization. Don?t be intimidated by HTML - you will learn the basics you need to know! Participants will learn through hands-on experiences to create beautiful and organized pages. Join in to sail towards innovation and accessibility, ensuring every student can navigate their educational journey successfully.; In today?s educational landscape, ensuring accessibility is not just a requirement but a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will focus on the principles and practices of designing accessible course content using your LMS, with a special emphasis on leveraging HTML code for advanced customization. Don?t be intimidated by HTML - you will learn the basics you need to know! Participants will learn through hands-on experiences to create beautiful and organized pages. Join in to sail towards innovation and accessibility, ensuring every student can navigate their educational journey successfully.; In today?s educational landscape, ensuring accessibility is not just a requirement but a fundamental aspect of creating inclusive learning environments. This session will focus on the principles and practices of designing accessible course content using your LMS, with a special emphasis on leveraging HTML code for advanced customization. Don?t be intimidated by HTML - you will learn the basics you need to know! Participants will learn through hands-on experiences to create beautiful and organized pages. Join in to sail towards innovation and accessibility, ensuring every student can navigate their educational journey successfully.

This workshop offers an innovative approach to music composition using Apple iPad. Participants will learn how to capture everyday sounds and transform them into unique musical compositions through the powerful features of GarageBand. This hands-on session aims to demonstrate the creative potential of found sound projects and challenge attendees to consider how they might integrate this engaging activity into their own courses. By the end of the workshop, participants will not only have created their own mini-compositions but also gained insights into enhancing student engagement through technology-driven music education strategies. Join us to explore the intersection of technology, creativity, and pedagogy, and leave with practical ideas for inspiring your students.