2024VSTE Annual Conference: Full Schedule

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11:00am EST

CrowdStrike

Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

CrowdStrike Session - more information to come

Sponsors

Abbi Fox

CrowdStrike

Booth 209

Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

2:15pm EST

HP Sustainability

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST

Sustainable Impact is a business imperative-positioning HP to offer solutions to some of our greatest collective challenges

Speakers

Chris Cheatham

Sponsors

Diane Levant

Marketing Manager, Daly Computers, Inc.

Booth 406, 408

Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

3:30pm EST

Every Minute Matters: Enhancing Efficiency with AI

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST

This session will explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can transform daily tasks for everyone in education, making schools more efficient. Educators will learn how to leverage AI for automated grading and personalized learning freeing up valuable time to focus on what matters most—student success. Administrators will discover how AI can enhance communication, school safety procedures, and even help find grant opportunities! We’ll also dive into cross-functional tools that benefit everyone, including document summarization and customized chat bots. Whether you’re a teacher, administrator, or IT professional, this session will provide actionable insights on how to make AI work for you, ensuring that every minute in your school or district truly matters.

Speakers

Nichole Smith

Sponsors

Kellie Noller

Bluum

Booth 506, 508

Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

4:45pm EST

Escape the Tide: An Explain Everything Expedition

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST

Step aboard a mysterious, old shipwreck where you’ll uncover hidden clues, solve perplexing puzzles, and work together to unlock secrets buried deep beneath the ocean waves. As the clock ticks down, race against time to escape before the rising tide traps you in a watery grave. In this session, you will discover how Explain Everything’s cloud-based software enables teachers to create, share, and collaborate in an intuitive and engaging way, and walk away with a template and resources you can use in your instructional setting! Don’t miss the chance to dive into this one-of-a-kind challenge and emerge victorious!

Speakers

Molly-Armine Holston

Katie Marx

Sponsors

Sarah Jones

Promethean, Inc.

Booth 405, 407

Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

9:45am EST

ADOBE: Teaching Generative AI and Digital Skills with Adobe Express

Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST

Discover how to enrich your students' learning by using generative AI to enhance any topic and get students to think creatively. In this session, you will experience ways to create unique graphics and characters with generative AI prompts and refine them, teaching career-ready skills for any subject.

Speakers

Wezi Thindwa

K-12 Education Evangelist, Adobe

Wezi Thindwa is a passionate educator and champion for students, currently serving as an Education Evangelist on Adobe’s K-12 Education team. As a Malawian native also raised in Northampton, England and Virginia, Wezi’s heart for learning and connecting people is rooted in her... Read More →

Sponsors

Sam Atkeson

Engagement Manager, Adobe for Education

Booth 109

Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

11:00am EST

HP and DALY: Printing in the classroom

Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

Printing in the classroom can help students learn and engage with school material in many ways, including: Improved retention, Increased engagement, Easier comprehension, Motivation to participate, Encouraging creativity and curiosity, Promoting collaboration and Bridging the digital divide

Speakers

Mark Anderson

Print and MPS Specialist, Daly

Chris Direda

Sponsors

Diane Levant

Marketing Manager, Daly Computers, Inc.

Booth 406, 408

Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

1:00pm EST

Accessibility for All

Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Attendees will learn strategies and best practices for creating accessible, inclusive schools. Discover tools and features that enhance accessibility for students, staff, and community members, including built-in accessibility options on Chromebooks and Windows laptops, as well as key features in Chrome and Google apps. Whether it's screen readers, speech-to-text tools, or keyboard shortcuts, this session will empower educators and administrators to create an environment where everyone can thrive.

Speakers

Nichole Smith

Sponsors

Kellie Noller

Bluum

Booth 506, 508

Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

2:15pm EST

Set Sail for Classroom Gamification

Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST

With your Promethean tools as your compass, discover how to engage students and steer them toward mastering new skills with playful challenges and quests. Whether you're a seasoned captain or a novice sailor in the world of edtech, this session will equip you with the tools to stay on course and avoid rough waters. Anchored in the latest innovations, this hands-on workshop will explore how educators can chart a course toward more engaging, interactive learning experiences. Attendees will take a dive into how gamification strategies can transform classrooms into dynamic learning harbors.

Speakers

Molly-Armine Holston

Katie Marx

Sponsors

Sarah Jones

Promethean, Inc.

Booth 405, 407

Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

8:30am EST

Intentional Design: Applying Technology Integration Models to Enhance Engagement and Use Interactive Technology Effectively

Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST

How can you ensure your interactive display is being used as effectively as possible? Framing lesson design in the context of a technology integration model provides a framework for both designing engaging lessons for students, and for administrators to quickly assess effectiveness of their technology implementation.
In this workshop, we’ll break down the SAMR model of technology integration, including a sample lesson, strategies for teachers, and “look for’s” for admin and IT personnel to ensure you are getting the most value from your interactive panel or board purchases.

Speakers

Amanda Leich

Sponsors

Sarah Jones

Promethean, Inc.

Booth 405, 407

Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

9:45am EST

DALY Computers

Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST

DALY Computers Session - more information to come.

Sponsors

Diane Levant

Marketing Manager, Daly Computers, Inc.

Booth 406, 408

Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

11:00am EST

Cybersecurity-- Exposure Assessment & Remediation : What is it and how can it help?

Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST

General overview of Exposure Assessment & Remediation. Discuss some of the common challenges faced with today’s abundance of security tools and how automation can create contextualized insights for exposures, coupled with actionable security measures, can help reduce risk and increase organizational security posture.

Speakers

Will Aranha

Sponsors

John Warbagurus

We help schools to assess, improve and maintain their cyber security posture. Network, Email, Endpoint, SASE, SaaS, Asset Management, and Posture Management. Enterprise grade cyber security at a K-12 budget. We exist to secure your Network!, Teneo

Booth 409

Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation

1:00pm EST

Virtual Voyages: Boosting Classroom Engagement with VR/AR

Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST

Step into the future of education with VR headsets and Merge Cubes! In this session, attendees will explore how virtual and augmented reality can transform classroom learning. From immersive VR experiences that transport students to distant lands, to interactive AR lessons that bring abstract concepts to life, you'll discover innovative ways to engage students and enhance their understanding.

Speakers

Nichole Smith

Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
2D

Sponsor Presentation