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Virtual Virginia partnered with the Virginia Society for Technology in Education () and Canvas LMS () to offer a free, one-day conference for public school educators in Virginia. The conference will highlight what Virginia teachers and leaders are doing to improve instruction and create blended learning experiences that are meaningful and engaging for learners throughout the Commonwealth. Set for Feb. 5, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., register at https://www.virtualvirginia.org/blend22/.

You didn’t think we’d let a day all about inspiration pass without talking about teachers, did you?! We’re inspired every day by hard working, creative, generous teachers sparking deep and joyful learning for all students in their classrooms.

Not every educator spends their days in the K-12 classroom. We’re also inspired by educators like Kim Wilkens, who uses her platform as a tech activist, Tech-Girls founder, and PhD student to change education for the better. As she studies computer science education and leadership at the UVA School of Education & Human Development, Kim is researching and sharing the most effective ways to create equitable CS learning experiences for all students.

Kim and the made their way to the Virginia Society for Technology in Education conference this week for a session on Equitable CS Teaching Strategies. Participants got hands-on with inclusive strategies for teaching robotics! Learn more here: https://sites.google.com/virginia.edu/cecse

- Dr. Karen Richardson, Executive Director of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education and Lead of the State Alliance is the recipient of the 2021 SETDA Candice Dodson Influencer Award. Congrats the great Karen!

Educators join NCI and our friends from Virginia Society for Technology in Education for Learnerpalooza South on June 23rd, 8:30-3pm!
For more information visit https://vste.org or call Steve Keyser at 276-403-5612, [email protected].

To register for the event visit:
https://vste.org/learnrpalooza-south-2020/
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The school closure situation is ripe with opportunity to explore facets of online and distance learning. We could really begin to rethink the delivery models and begin to consider what modern digital age learning could look like. There are some that will step up and seize the opportunities that are presented during this time of uncertainty. Those innovators and early adopters are always leading the way and are comfortable enough to take the risk of failing in order to learn more about the craft, more about themselves and more about their students. There will be many that make great strides toward redefinition and transformation.

Sadly, there are also many teachers out there that are anxious, concerned, stressed out about what this might mean for them. For them, being disconnected from their students, their teammates and the comfortable and known environs of 'school' will be extremely challenging. It will be emotionally difficult, to say the least, and that hasn't even taken into consideration fretting over the loss of instructional time at the onset of the spring high stakes testing windows that are soon to begin for most school districts.

Thankfully, many in the VSTE community are stepping forward to offer support for remote learning opportunities during the school closures due to COVID19. This community exists to help teachers, especially those that might struggle to make the transition to teaching from a distance AND particularly those coaches that will support teachers during the shift. We can and should all band together and grow together.

So, please, post your thoughts, ask for resources, submit your ideas and questions. We are all going to have to face the impact of this pandemic so we might as well accept the challenge and share the burden. Perhaps, we will push ourselves to learn something about our community, grow past our fears, and discover things about teaching and learning that we did not fully realize before the COVID19 crisis.

Wash your hands, keep your wits about you and know you are not alone.

A very helpful resource for COVID-19 closings:

The current school closure situation is ripe with the opportunity to explore facets of online and distance learning. We could really begin to rethink the delivery models and begin to consider what modern digital age learning could look like. There are some that will step up and seize the opportunities that are presented during this time of uncertainty. Those innovators and early adopters are always leading the way and are comfortable enough to take the risk of failing in order to learn more about the craft, more about themselves and more about their students. There will be many that make great strides toward redefinition and transformation.

Sadly, there are also many teachers out there that are terrified, worried, concerned, stressed out over what this might mean for them. For them, being disconnected from their students, their teammates and the comfortable and known environs of 'school' will be extremely challenging. It will be emotionally difficult to say the least and that hasn't even taken into consideration fretting over the loss of instructional time at the onset of the spring high stakes testing windows that are soon to begin for most school districts.

Thankfully, many in the VSTE community are stepping forward to offer support to meet the demand of the remote learning challenge we all face. This community exists to help teachers especially those that might struggle to make the transition to teaching/learning at a distance AND those that will support those teachers during this shift. The good news is we can all come together and grow together.

So, please, post your thoughts, submit your ideas and ask your questions. We are all going to have to face the impact of this scare so we might as well accept the challenge and share the burden. Perhaps, we will push ourselves to learn something about our community, grow past our fears, and discover things about teaching and learning that we did not fully realize before COVID19 school closure crisis.

Wash your hands, keep your wits about you and know you are not alone.

Virginia Society for Technology in Education members are invited!
Project Tomorrow and iboss are proud to announce their second collaborative webinar! K12 leaders and cybersecurity industry experts will take the stage on this episode to share how districts can implement C**A compliant device take home initiatives.

Join us on Wednesday, March 18th 12pm PT / 3pm ET.

Register here: http://bit.ly/PT_iboss2

The Glenvar G-Bees were back for a third year at the with their products made from their bee hives at Glenvar High School. Did you get your soap, honey, and lip balm?

Glenvar G-Bees
Glenvar High School
Virginia Society for Technology in Education
Science Museum of Virginia

The Rain-gutter Regatta was a huge hit at the thanks to our sponsors LeafFilter Gutter Protection! Loved seeing some of the boats that were built!!

Virginia Society for Technology in Education Science Museum of Western Virginia

What an outstanding day at the Roanoke Mini Maker Faire! We saw a fantastic turn out and everyone got stuck in to all of the activities on offer today.

Special thank you to our sponsors:
Virginia Society for Technology in Education
LeafFilter Gutter Protection

Also a HUGE thank you to all of our Makers:
Phun with Physics
The Making Foundation
Lee M Waid Elementary
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Build Smart Institute, LLC
Roanoke Robotics & Makers Club of Southwest Virginia
Glenvar G-Bees
The Cotton Candy Lab
Virginia Western Community College Fab Lab
Combat Tops
R.C.M Rural Connection Model
Rainokephotography
Andrew Lewis Middle School
Roanoke County Public Schools Minecraft EDU
Roanoke County Public Library
Oak Grove Elementary School PTA
Musical Circuits
Big Lick of Science Podcast
Roanoke College STEM and Robotics Outreach Project
FIRST LEGO League
My Fancy Plastic
McHarg Elementary
Burton Center for Arts & Technology
Ben's Art
Forging Rings and Nails
Recyclable Creations
Will of All Trades

More photos to come soon! 📷

Come learn about milling with Virginia Westerns FabLab at the Roanoke Maker Faire! Milling is a subtractive manufacturing technique that can be done on any scale. They will be showcasing a mill that would fit on your desk!

https://roanoke.makerfaire.com

Virginia Society for Technology in Education Science Museum of Western Virginia

The mission of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education is to promote excellence in educatio

The mission of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education is to promote excellence in education through professional development endeavors supporting the integration of existing and emerging technologies.

Operating as usual

10/06/2023

Come learn more with Dr. Catlin Tucker at VSTE Conference in Roanoke, Dec 3-5. Dr. Tucker will be sharing more about how to innovate with the perfect blend of human connection, technology, & student choice! https://vsteconference.org/registration/

10/06/2023

During the month of October, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) partner to celebrate Cybersecurity Month and they have been doing so for 20 years. I am not really sure if Cybersecurity Awareness Month is one I want to necessarily celebrate, but I do know it is incredibly important to build awareness. Educators play a crucial role in ensuring the security of both their own data and the data of their students....

Cybersecurity Awareness Month During the month of October, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the National Cybersecurity Alliance (NCA) partner to celebrate Cybersecurity Month and they have been do…

10/06/2023

VSTE celebrates Instructional Coaches today! Thanks for everything that you do to make our schools great.

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10/05/2023

10/05/2023

Still need to book your hotel for ? There are several conference hotels with reserved blocks of rooms available! https://vsteconference.org/location-travel/

10/05/2023

Leadership is always working hard for the educators of Virginia! Always happy to connect and grateful to VA educators!

https://vste.org/vste-leadership/

10/04/2023

VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our favorites from each newsletter but be sure to scroll down and view the whole newsletter. And, since not all the Big Deal Book resources are time sensitive, we provide an archive for you to browse....

Big Deal Book, October 4th, 2023 VSTE partners with Big Deal Media to bring you carefully curated resources designed for K-12 educators. Grants, competitions, web-based and mobile resources and more. We select our fa…

10/04/2023

Common Sense Education Resource Share – July 19, 2023

Common Sense Education Resource Share – July 19, 2023 “Common Sense is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. They support pre-K–12 schools with lesson plans, edtech reviews, f…

10/03/2023

Register now to join us for the annual VSTE Conference in Roanoke, Virginia from December 3-5, 2023! There are virtual and in person attendance options! https://vsteconference.org/registration/

10/03/2023

VSTE recognizes October as National Bullying Prevention Month. For more info and ways to be active against bullying:

Please visit the National Bullying Prevention Center (https://www.pacer.org/bullying/) & watch https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gKBQEQUW5g

10/02/2023

Leading ED Forum Returns

Leading ED Forum Returns Leading Ed Forum – Leading Education Forward Thursday, October 19, 2023 ACCA Shriner’s Center 1712 Bellevue Ave, Richmond, VA 23227 The Consortium for School Networking reports that over the …

Common Sense Education Resource Share – October 2, 2023

10/02/2023

"Common Sense is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. They support pre-K–12 schools with lesson plans, edtech reviews, family resources, and everything else students need to thrive in a connected world." Below is a custom set of resources pulled from this month's newest updates! Check them out via the links and explore even more at…...

Common Sense Education Resource Share – October 2, 2023 “Common Sense is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. They support pre-K–12 schools with lesson plans, edtech reviews, f…

10/01/2023

is proud to feature Catlin Tucker - a bestselling author, international trainer, and Teacher of the Year in 2010. Get inspired by her expertise in blended learning and UDL as she dives into the power of blended learning in grades 4-12. Follow her on Twitter to explore her blog and other resources.

09/29/2023

Change Is Hard: Tips for a New Tech Coach
https://vste.org/change-is-hard-tips-for-a-new-tech-coach/

09/28/2023

It (Technology) Can Make a Difference, but You (Teacher) are the Difference!
https://vste.org/it-technology-can-make-a-difference-but-you-teacher-are-the-difference/

09/28/2023

Chris Bugaj and Katie Fielding are featured speakers at the 23rd annual Virginia Society for Technology in Education (VSTE) Conference, presenting on topics ranging from digital accessibility to technology integration and inclusive learning. Join them as they share their knowledge and expertise with their colleagues and learn best practices for the classroom. https://vsteconference.org/registration/

09/28/2023

Get involved with ! Make VSTE Part of Your Learning Community!

https://vste.org/get-involved/

09/27/2023

Leveling Up Student Learning with a Global Inventors Course
https://vste.org/leveling-up-student-learning-with-a-global-inventors-course/

09/27/2023

09/27/2023

Check out the newest Conference updates now on the blog! https://vsteconference.org/september252023/

09/27/2023

Register - February 6-7, Williamsburg Call for Proposals to Present is open! Click HERE to submit yours today. They are due October 20. Click HERE to reserve your room to get the discounted price! VASCD and VSTE are teaming up to bring Virginia educators a coaching conference to unpack the power of coaching! In this two-day conference, participants will gain knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to effectively serve in the role of instructional coach....

The 2024 Power of Coaching Conference Register – February 6-7, Williamsburg Call for Proposals to Present is open! Click HERE to submit yours today. They are due October 20. Click HERE to reserve your room to get the disco…

09/26/2023

Digital Native Does Not Mean Instant Digital Learner
https://vste.org/digital-native-does-not-mean-instant-digital-learner/

09/26/2023

featured speakers Abran Maldonado & C.L.Ai.R.A. Abran Maldonado is a leading AI expert, OpenAI ambassador, and co-founder of Create Labs, a Black and Brown-founded startup disrupting the AI and metaverse design space. His pioneering work in generative AI and metaverse design has earned him a reputation as a visionary in the AI tech space. He is dedicated to advancing diversity in tech and has worked to provide 5G VR/AR edtech solutions to schools nationwide. Follow his journey as he continues to bring culture and innovation to life with AI-powered immersive experiences. https://vsteconference.org/registration/

09/26/2023

Using Evidence to Support Effective and Equitable EdTech Implementation Decisions

Using Evidence to Support Effective and Equitable EdTech Implementation Decisions Is your division using technology? Do you want to understand your current edtech implementation context? Do you want to use evidence to inform your edtech selection and implementation decisions? Th…

09/25/2023

Using BookCreator to organize for Your Classes and Parents

Using BookCreator to organize for Your Classes and Parents Written by UnisonEDU member, Denyse Phelps. Connect with her at on Twitter. I came across BookCreator at a conference for librarians during a workshop. Once I attended, my mind just…

09/25/2023

Calling all middle school girls in Northern Virginia!!! Get ready to ENGAGE, CONNECT, and ACTIVATE!

AWS InCommunities is excited to announce Girls’ Tech Day 2023!

Join AWS on Saturday, September 30th at the Hylton Performance Arts Center in Manassas, VA from 8:30AM – 2:00PM. There will be a variety of interactive activities and speaking sessions throughout the day, led by dynamic STEM professionals. This is a great opportunity for girls to explore their interests in STEAM in a fun and creative environment.

We invite you, your organization/school, and your network to register now at https://www.girlstechdayva.splashthat.com.

Seats are limited, and registration closes on Monday, September 25!

09/22/2023

ChatGPT & AI in Education - What's All The Buzz About? by one of the VSTE Coaching Crew members, Patty Gilham As educators; we have been using applications such as Kahoot!, Quizlet and Immersive Reader with our students that use artificial intel...

09/21/2023

PROP-EL: Creating a Resource that helps both EL students and their teachers to succeed

PROP-EL: Creating a Resource that helps both EL students and their teachers to succeed Created by: Ryan Champney – ITRT for Spotsylvania County Public Schools Tara Hefner – ESOL Secondary Lead / ESOL Coach Sarah Mills – ITRT for Spotsylvania County Public Sch…

09/21/2023

The Blog is always a great source of inspiration and information!

https://vste.org/blogs/

09/20/2023

Common Sense Education Resource Share – May 3, 2023

Common Sense Education Resource Share – May 3, 2023 “Common Sense is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to helping all kids thrive in a world of media and technology. They support pre-K–12 schools with lesson plans, edtech reviews, f…

09/20/2023

Is your division using technology? Do you want to understand your current edtech implementation context? Do you want to use evidence to inform your edtech selection and implementation decisions? The EdTech Evidence Exchange partners with divisions to unlock insights that can directly support the effective and equitable use of edtech. During this 30-minute session, the Exchange team will: Introduce a framework of context features that influence the success of edtech implementation....

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