2024VSTE Annual Conference

Attending professional development can be both radically rewarding and overwhelming. The rush of valuable and applicable learning can quickly overcome participants, leaving them treading water to stay afloat. Learn some quick strategies for the mind and body to help ride the waves of learning like a pro. Participants will leave the session with organizing tips and tricks, goal setting strategies, and fun, hands-on tools to focus the mind and optimize the PD experience.

In this interactive session, we'll take a deep dive into the latest additions to eMediaVA, focusing on resources that spark curiosity, ignite critical thinking, and empower student learning. We'll explore what's new for the 2024/25 school year, including new collections for social studies, environmental science, STEM, and more. Attendees will gain practical insights into integrating eMediaVA into their curriculum, making learning more dynamic and accessible. Additionally, participants will learn how to create and manage custom collections, enabling them to organize and personalize content for their specific classroom needs.

In an era of rapid technological advancement, the integration of AI into education has created two distinct camps: those who embrace it and those who wish to ban it. How can educators become anchors of innovation, guiding their teams and students through these contrasting perspectives? This session will explore coaching moves that build trust and foster innovation, focusing on the critical skills of positive presuppositions, coaching stances, paraphrasing, and active listening.

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.