2024VSTE Annual Conference

Discover how to empower multilingual students by harnessing the creative potential of Book Creator. In this interactive session, educators will explore innovative strategies for using Book Creator to support language development, enhance literacy skills, and celebrate cultural diversity. Participants will learn how to create engaging, multilingual digital books that give ALL students the opportunity to express themselves in their native languages and English. Practical tips for integrating Book Creator into the curriculum, along with real-world examples of student projects, will be shared. Bring your laptop or tablet and join us to unlock the power of digital storytelling and give your multilingual students a voice!; Discover how to empower multilingual students by harnessing the creative potential of Book Creator. In this interactive session, educators will explore innovative strategies for using Book Creator to support language development, enhance literacy skills, and celebrate cultural diversity. Participants will learn how to create engaging, multilingual digital books that give ALL students the opportunity to express themselves in their native languages and English. Practical tips for integrating Book Creator into the curriculum, along with real-world examples of student projects, will be shared. Bring your laptop or tablet and join us to unlock the power of digital storytelling and give your multilingual students a voice!

Take a deep dive into the realm of augmented reality with Quivervision and explore its transformative potential in crafting curriculum aligned student assessments. If you?re new to Quivervision, or a seasoned pro, we?ll expand your understanding while crafting formative and summative assessments tailored for science and social studies. These assessments are aligned with educational standards, offering educators an engaging and entertaining way to assess student understanding without using traditional unit tests. Through practical demonstrations, participants will witness how 3D augmented reality can bring abstract concepts to life, from virtual explorations of sound and light to interactive examinations of historical events. Attendees will be offered the opportunity to develop their own assessments, fostering creativity and innovation in educational practice. Prepare to elevate your teaching methodology with technology that enhances student engagement and comprehension. Whether you are new to augmented reality or seeking to expand its application in education, this session promises insightful strategies and valuable takeaways.

Attendees will learn ways to bring STEM into your general education classroom without having a STEM lab.

Research does not have to be boring! Set the stage for our earliest learners to enjoy research and presenting their work! Even first through third grade students can use Adobe Express to present their research through video or a quick animation clip! They even get to incorporate their own illustrations in an animated way! Join us as we show you how students can take their research and turn it into creative mini oral presentations using Adobe Express! This session is great for new users of Adobe Express! Come get your feet wet as we walk you through how we use this program with primary grades. Hands-on time provided so bring an idea you can work on.