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Sunday, December 8
 

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

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

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

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

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
 
Monday, December 9
 

9:45am EST

Anchored in Innovation: Navigating the Top 10 EdTech Tools for 2024
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
Join us for an engaging and interactive session where we dive into the latest and most popular tools in educational technology. Anchored in innovation, this session will provide a comprehensive overview of ten cutting-edge tools that are transforming classrooms and enhancing learning experiences. Whether you?re a tech coach, educator, or school leader, you?ll leave with practical insights and strategies to implement these tools effectively in your educational setting.
Speakers
PH
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

9:45am EST

Writing Your Story: Creating Your Professional Portfolio
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3
Professional portfolios are a powerful tool for showcasing teaching philosophies, professional growth, and reflection. In this session, educators will explore how to craft personalized digital portfolios that highlight their unique professional journeys
Speakers
KF
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

Build Your Classroom Toolkit with Google
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
With so many hidden gems and overlooked tools in Google Workspace for Education, let me be your guide as we discover new updates to Google apps and revisit some well-known tools that we can hack into a better workflow. In this high-energy, interactive session, you will learn how to increase your own professional productivity and boost student learning opportunities. For this hands-on session, be sure to bring a device with you so you can start applying these tricks 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 →
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

1:00pm EST

Create, Collaborate, and Connect with Book Creator
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D
You have probably used Book Creator to have students create a book, but did you know that Book Creator can also be used to encourage collaboration amongst students, teachers, and families while providing many connections to the educational community and beyond? During this session Book Creator users will explore the new collaboration features, feedback options, app smashing, templates, translation options, and so much more. Attendees will receive a free 6-month subscription to the premium features within Book Creator, which includes unlimited libraries, 1000 books, ability to add co-teachers and engage in real-time collaboration. While classroom teachers can definitely benefit from this session, specialists in a coaching role will see the added benefits of having multiple libraries in order to work with more than one classroom at a time.
Speakers
JD
CL
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

1:00pm EST

Voyage to Victory: VSTE's Demo Slam
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
Share and celebrate the latest and greatest apps and ideas for using new tools and old tools in new ways at this VSTE DEMO SLAM! It could be something amazing you learned in a session or just an awesome thing you discovered. Participants are given two minutes max to demo their resource or tip. Then the audience will vote for the winner. The first fifteen to sign up get special VSTE SWAG and a chance for prizes and glory as the VSTE Demo Slam champion! Do you have the coolest idea to take you to the top of the VSTE DEMO SLAM!? To sign up go to [we will add link here] or visit Port VSTE!
Speakers
TC
HA
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

2:15pm EST

Makerspace is for everyone
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D
In this session, we will explore how to create an inclusive and accessible makerspace environment. We?ll discuss strategies for adapting to diverse student needs, meeting learners at their skill levels, and demystifying technology. Our focus will be on bridging the digital divide and ensuring that all students feel empowered to engage with technology, regardless of their prior experience.
Speakers
KM
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

3:30pm EST

Behavior Buoyancy in Tech Waters
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D
Enhance your instructional strategies through responsive classroom techniques. This session will focus on fostering student self-regulation and implementing logical consequences to maintain focus and purposeful technology use. Participants will explore practical approaches to creating a supportive classroom environment, encouraging student accountability, and integrating engaging instructional methods. Empower your students to harness the full potential of technology while promoting responsible and self-directed learning.
Speakers
AB
CH
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

3:30pm EST

Crafting Digital Narratives: Empowering Students through Portfolio Creation
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ballroom 3
Student portfolios have become a powerful tool for showcasing learning, growth, and reflection. In this session, educators will explore how help students craft personalized digital portfolios that highlight their unique learning journeys.
Speakers
KF
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

8:30am EST

Empowering Educators: Harnessing Artificial Intelligence to Enhance Teaching and Teacher Preparation
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
1D
This interactive presentation will explore the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of education, specifically focusing on how AI can empower teachers at any experience level. As AI technologies continue to evolve, their integration into educational practices offers unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning, efficient classroom management, and professional development for educators. The session will provide insights, practical examples, and strategies for effectively incorporating AI into teaching and teacher training.
Speakers
EM
KB
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

8:30am EST

Google Tips and Tricks That Can Anchor Your Teacher Life
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Ballroom 3
A teacher's life is hectic and busy. Let's use Google Workspace tools to help you make your life easier and a bit more organized. Learn quick, simple and easy tips and tricks for Google Workspace tools. You will walk away from this session with knowledge and skills that will allow you to use Google tools to your advantage. This will be a fun and fast paced session.
Speakers
FF
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

9:45am EST

Let's 'Justify' your answer! - Innovative Elementary Lessons with iPads
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
Come be inspired by innovative lesson ideas for elementary aged students utilizing a iPads within the curriculum and new SOLs. We will give many examples and tools of how students can ?justify? their answers using their iPads! You?ll walk away with ideas on how to use iPads as a tool to transform and innovate lessons as well as how to engage students with simple lesson tweaks! All ideas will be related to the free Apple Apps as well as features already on the iPad itself. No subscriptions or paid apps required! Come be inspired to transform your lessons, get your students justifying their answers and walk away with ideas to use tomorrow!
Speakers
LB
SM
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

Be An #A11y Ally: Creating Accessible Classrooms
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
Creating accessible classrooms is essential for ensuring all students have equal opportunities to succeed. In this session, participants will learn how to use digital accessibility tools to design inclusive, accessible, and engaging learning experiences for every student.
Speakers
KF
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Ballroom 3
  Hybrid Session

11:00am EST

Growing Creative Thinkers with Adobe Express in the Classroom
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
Do you want to motivate, engage, and inspire your students? Research shows that when students tell stories, present to an audience, or share information visually, they engage more deeply with course content and gain confidence simultaneously. Additionally, students who learn to effectively use visuals?both consuming and creating them?often have a better understanding of the material. Creative thinking also plays a key role in helping students actively engage with learning content and retain information more readily. Adobe Express can be the tool that helps you accomplish these goals. This session, designed for those new to Adobe Express, will guide you through its extensive resources. You'll learn how to use Adobe Express to create compelling visuals, foster creative thinking, and enhance student engagement. Discover the features and tools Adobe Express offers to make your journey toward building a creative and dynamic classroom both achievable and enjoyable.
Speakers
AT
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session

1:00pm EST

Leveraging Technology to Teach Practical Life Skills Across Educational Levels
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D
In this session, educators will explore innovative strategies to integrate technology into their teaching practices to equip students with practical life skills. This session will cover approaches tailored to different educational levels?elementary, middle, secondary, and collegiate?ensuring that students develop essential competencies for their personal and professional lives. Participants will gain insights into effective tools, applications, and teaching methodologies that enhance student engagement and foster critical life skills across all stages of education.
Speakers
EM
KB
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
1D
  Hybrid Session
 
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