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Sunday, December 8
 

9:45am EST

How does strategy instruction scaffold reading and writing motivation?
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4A
How does strategy instruction scaffold reading and writing motivation? We?ll dig into High-Leverage Practice 14 Teach Cognitive and Metacognitive Strategies to Support Learning and Independence. Participants will build a toolkit of methods for scaffolding a student?s working memory while remaining aware of the Cautious Corner. (HLP 14; UDL Checkpoint 5.2; UDL Guidelines 6, 8, & 9)
Speakers
SC
SC
Sunday December 8, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4A
  General Session

11:00am EST

It's [Not] for the Birds: Using Grackle to Generate Accessible Google Documents
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4A
By default, there is no accessibility checker in Google Workspace, but many educators and coaches do not realize that there is an external tool that can help identify accessibility errors and guide document remediation. Grackle Docs allows educators to evaluate Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets for digital accessibility compliance.
Speakers
CT
KW
Sunday December 8, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4A
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Bridging Tradition and Innovation: Integrating Generative AI in Secondary Writing Classes
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4A
In an age where technology rapidly evolves, the integration of Generative AI in educational settings presents both exciting opportunities and significant challenges. This presentation explores the journey of introducing Generative AI to high school seniors enrolled in a Dual Enrollment Writing Course at Albemarle County Public Schools. Despite initial restrictions on AI usage, a collaborative effort led to a pilot program to enhance students' writing skills and digital literacy.
Speakers
BP
LD
Sunday December 8, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4A
  General Session

3:30pm EST

The EdTech Coaching Heatwave: Are You Ready to Blaze a Trail?
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4A
Coaching is a vital role for an effective Edtech leader, but it feels like there's not enough time in the day to successfully implement. In this session you will learn strategies for 15 minute coaching sessions that will empower your teachers to own their learning and professional development journeys.
Speakers
RP
BH
Sunday December 8, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4A
  General Session

4:45pm EST

Anchored in Support: Navigating the Pathways to Success
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4A
Anchors aweigh! The voyage has begun and all hands are on deck. Join us on a journey through our ?Pathways to Success? comprehensive program, designed to support educators at every stage of their development. As educators navigate their professional growth, this tool allows them to self-reflect and engage in collaborative conversations surrounding a specific set of outcomes and their success criteria. The tool's content clearly outlines expectations of best practices as aligned to the VDOE Uniform Performance Standards for Teachers and the High Leverage Practices for students with special needs. Professional learning is taken to the next level as educators can anchor into a pathway for a set amount of time while seeking coaching support and growth opportunities.
Speakers
DS
HP
Sunday December 8, 2024 4:45pm - 5:45pm EST
4A
  General Session
 
Monday, December 9
 

9:45am EST

Anchoring Innovation With Everyday Objects Using Makey Makeys
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4A
In this session, we will explore the world of Makey Makeys and discover how to transform everyday objects into tools for student creation. Learn how to create interactive books, various types of controllers using balls and hula hoops, and much more. With Makey Makeys, all student can explore and learn with greater independence. This technology empowers users to actively participate in activities, making access possible for all and turning the impossible into reality.
Speakers
DO
Monday December 9, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4A
  General Session

11:00am EST

How to develop ELLs Can-Do Attitude: A Collaborative Approach to Multilingual Learning
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4A
This session will highlight a success collaboration between the Instructional Technology Coach, the first grade Ell specialist and their students at Randolph ES. Our students show tremendous growth at the end of the school year. We realized we were onto something and wanted to share our joy for teaching and learning with other educators.
Speakers
CW
MO
Monday December 9, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4A
  General Session

1:00pm EST

Creating a culture of innovation through student-led events
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
4A
Discover how to foster a school-wide culture of innovation and the 6Cs through student-led events. Join the journey of an ILC and a teacher who collaborated to empower 7th and 8th grade students to plan, organize, and execute school-wide events. These events focused on teaching their peers through challenge-based stations.
Speakers
AK
RS
Monday December 9, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
4A
  General Session

2:15pm EST

Beyond the Screen: Teaching Digital Citizenship through Real-World Scenarios
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4A
In today's digital age, teaching digital citizenship is essential for students to navigate the online world responsibly and safely. This proposal outlines a comprehensive, engaging, and practical approach to teaching K-5 students digital citizenship through real-world scenarios. The session will focus on fostering positive online behavior, understanding digital footprints, maintaining authenticity, balancing screen time, and protecting privacy. We will equip educators (coaches, admin, ITS) with practical strategies to teach digital citizenship. The proposed activities and lessons enable students to reflect on their online actions and their consequences. Our goal is to cultivate a positive online presence for young students, ensuring that their digital footprints remain positive as they continue their journey in life.
Speakers
NH
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Beth Smith

Instructional Tech Specialist, Woodstock Elementary School
My passion lies in leveraging AI to streamline teacher tasks, integrating technology to create engaging learning experiences for students, and fostering a love for coding and robotics. My diverse background as a classroom teacher and a Gifted Resource Teacher enriches my current role... Read More →
Monday December 9, 2024 2:15pm - 3:15pm EST
4A
  General Session

3:30pm EST

Three Years of Data-Driven Health and Wellness: Where we Started and How Far We've Come
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4A
Dive in deep into how an action research model can leverage your student's screen use to tell compelling and place-based stories about how our devices are impacting our health. Three years, ago, we presented at VSTE about how we were leveraging a shift from Digital Citizenship to Digital Health and Wellness while we connected powerful data (screen use metrics, grades, varsity letters, behavioral data and more) to show students how their screen use was impacting themselves and their community. We found that this model was significantly better received in the secondary grades where digital citizenship lessons weren't quite hitting the mark. Now, our data set is three years larger and a powerful conversation starter. Check back in with us to talk about what we've loved, what we'd do differently, what we're doing to inform policy and parent outreach, and how you might integrate this at your school.
Speakers
RR
PS
Monday December 9, 2024 3:30pm - 4:30pm EST
4A
  General Session
 
Tuesday, December 10
 

8:30am EST

Charting New Waters: Unlocking Powerful Discussions with Parlay Genie
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
4A
Let?s embark on a new odyssey to make classroom discussions smooth sailing! Together we?ll plot a course to steer your roundtables to success while helping your students deepen their understanding. Come join me as we parlay like a pirate with Parlay Genie, an AI assistant for Socratic seminars and roundtables designed to help generate, facilitate, and moderate verbal or written discussions with in-depth insights and analysis!
Speakers
JV
Tuesday December 10, 2024 8:30am - 9:30am EST
4A
  General Session

9:45am EST

Navigating the Rabbit Hole: Crafting Curious Prompts in AI Wonderland
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4A
If you're feeling curiouser and curiouser about how to successfully leverage AI in your school or classroom, let's take a deep dive down the rabbit hole of prompt engineering. In this session, we?ll delve into strategies that transform mundane questions into captivating queries. Whether you're a white rabbit racing against time or a caterpillar pondering existence, this session will help you unlock the wonder of AI with specific strategies for question refinement, persona adoption, few-shot prompting, and more.
Speakers
ES
Tuesday December 10, 2024 9:45am - 10:45am EST
4A
  General Session

11:00am EST

A Captain's Guide to Navigating Open Access to Schoolwide 3D Printers
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4A
In this engaging professional development session, educators will be introduced to the transformative 3D printer program designed to provide equitable access to cutting-edge 3D printing technology. Participants will explore how this program fosters creativity, hands-on learning, and problem-solving skills by allowing students to manage their own 3D print projects in a library, makerspace, or innovation lab. The session will cover key aspects of program management, including the setup of student resources in Canvas modules, options for training students outside of instructional time, tips for supporting students with diverse needs, and the logistics of scheduling print jobs. By the end of the session, attendees will have practical strategies for implementing a student-driven 3D printing program that promotes innovation and equity in their schools.
Speakers
JL
MR
Tuesday December 10, 2024 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
4A
  General Session

1:00pm EST

GooseChasing Knowledge: Wacky Adventures with ChatGPT & GooseChase - Engage, Educate, Entertain!
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
4A
Join us for an interactive session that will revolutionize your teaching approach! Discover how to seamlessly integrate ChatGPT and the GooseChase Scavenger app into your lesson plans, fostering active engagement and real-world application of knowledge across all grades and subjects. Engaging all students in rigorous, authentic, and student-centered learning to help them identify their passions, and taking ownership of their learning, this session empowers educators to cultivate future-ready learners through innovative technology and immersive learning experiences. Get ready to transform your classroom into an exciting adventure where students actively apply what they've learned in fun and meaningful ways!
Speakers
RB
Tuesday December 10, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
4A
  General Session
 
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