VSTE embodies the community of those
passionate about technology's role in education.
VSTE embodies the community of those
passionate about technology's role in education.
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 05/17 at 10:00 AM
From Vision to Practice: A Model 21st Century Classroom
VSTELive! Webinar
Thursday, May 17, 7 PM
Sponsored by the VSTE innovations Committee
Join ITRT Bea Cantor and high school teacher Erin Yearout-Patton as they talk about how they have met a vision for a twenty-first century learning environment with flexible, student-centered pedagogy and a combination of furniture placement, online tools, IWB, and more. Our room is located here. You can access the archives here.
And…how are you using your Interactive Whiteboard? Let us know by taking our short survey.
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 05/15 at 10:00 AM
Don’t miss your opportunity to help determine the leadership of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.The election will close on May 15 at 5 PM. Review the slate of candidates and access the ballot here.
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 05/14 at 10:00 AM
Tonight in Second Life!
Game Night! Escape from SOL Testing and Computer Prep - Come relax and play games with friends. Access VSTE Island in Second Life here. Learn more about VSTE in Second Life at VSTEOnline!
Board of Directors Election Ends Tomorrow at 5 PM
Don’t miss your opportunity to help determine the leadership of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education.The election will close on May 15 at 5 PM. Review the slate of candidates and access the ballot here.
From Vision to Practice: A Model 21st Century Classroom
VSTELive! Webinar
Thursday, May 17, 7 PM
Sponsored by the VSTE innovations Committee
Join ITRT Bea Cantor and high school teacher Erin Yearout-Patton as they talk about how they have met a vision for a twenty-first century learning environment with flexible, student-centered pedagogy and a combination of furniture placement, online tools, IWB, and more. Our room is located here. You can access the archives here.
And…how are you using your Interactive Whiteboard? Let us know by taking our short survey.
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 05/06 at 07:23 PM
All the news and events for May! Check our our newsletter!
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 04/30 at 09:45 AM
How are you using your Interactive Whiteboard? We Need Your Input!
How are you using interactive whiteboards for teaching and learning? The Innovations Committee of VSTE would like to know…we’re collecting information about the use of the tools by educators across the Commonwealth and will be releasing the findings as part of a white paper later this month. It really will only take a minute and will help us better understand how you are using this particular technology so please consider taking the short survey.
And be sure to join us for a very special webinar on May 17th: From Vision to Practice: A Model 21st Century Classroom when Bea Cantor and high school teacher Erin Yearout-Patton from Goochland County will describe how they have met a vision for a twenty-first century learning environment with flexible, student-centered pedagogy and a combination of furniture placement, online tools, IWB, and more.
In Other News…
Reminder - Special Offer for the ISTE Conference Exclusive to VSTE Members…Deadline May 1
Because of our affiliate relationship with ISTE, you can register to attend ISTE 2012 at the lowest rate possible until midnight, May 1, 2012. That’s TOMORROW! So, if you’re thinking about going, now is the time to register!
To get this best rate, when you register, indicate you are a member of an ISTE affiliate, and check the VSTE box when prompted. This also entitles you to a discount off your ISTE membership if you need to join or renew your ISTE membership.
On May 2, the price increases $70, so we encourage you to hurry and take advantage of this savings. We hope to see many of you in San Diego! Visit the ISTE Conference website for details and registration: http://www.isteconference.org/2012/.
Board of Directors Election Open
The Board of Directors provides leadership for our organization. Seven candidates are running for the board and polls will be open until May 15, 2012. Take time to review the profiles and then access the ballot from that page.
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 04/27 at 09:51 AM
Because of our affiliate relationship with ISTE, you can register to attend ISTE 2012 at the lowest rate possible until midnight, May 1, 2012. To get this best rate, when you register, indicate you are a member of an ISTE affiliate, and check the VSTE box when prompted. This also entitles you to a discount off your ISTE membership if you need to join or renew your ISTE membership.
On May 2, the price increases $70, so we encourage you to hurry and take advantage of this savings. We hope to see many of you in San Diego! Visit the ISTE Conference website for details and registration:http://www.isteconference.org/2012/”> http://www.isteconference.org/2012/.
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 04/15 at 08:31 AM
Seven candidates are running for open seats on the Board of Directors, the decision making body of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education. VSTE member in good standing are encouraged to vote. You can review the slate of candidates and access the ballot here.
NOTE: You will be prompted for a login and password to access the ballot. Unless you have changed it, your login is generally the email at which you receive VSTE mailings. You can use the Forgot Your Password link on the Member Profile Page to reset your password.
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 04/10 at 10:50 AM
Weekly News Update
Virginia Society for Technology In Education
April 10, 2012
Digital Storytelling on the iPad Webinar This Week!
Thursday, April 12, 2012, 7 PM
The Mobile Learning SIG will sponsor a webinar on April 12, at 7 PM. Photos, video, animation, sound, music, text, and narration…bring all of these together as students create and collaborate. Katie Neville, Vice President of VSTE’s Mobile Learning Special Interest Group, and Laura Briggs, VSTE Board Director, share strategies for engaging students in research, writing, and using their imaginations! This webinar will be held in our Adobe Connect Room. Thanks to Adobe for providing our room!
In Other News…
2012 Emerging Technologies Summer Institute Courses Available
The Emerging Technologies Institute is an annual program offered by the VCU School of Education to address current professional development needs of Virginia K-12 educators in the area of instructional technology. Courses are taught online on open-access platforms and will remain accessible after the course concludes. It is the aim of the Institute to facilitate on-going collaboration between participants and instructors, leading to informal communities of practice. Each course is limited to 16 participants who will collaboratively work together to explore the latest instructional technologies and design effective projects for use in their classrooms. Learn more and register now!
Innovations Committee Looking for Input
How are you using interactive whiteboards for teaching and learning? The Innovations Committee would like to know…we’re collecting information about the use of the tools by educators across the Commonwealth and will be releasing the findings as part of a white paper later this month. Please take a moment to read Director John Hendron’s blog post and then take the short survey.
Election for VSTE Board of Directors Begins April 15
The Board of Directors provides leadership for our organization. Seven candidates are running for the board and the ballot will be available on April 15. Take time to review their profiles. You will need to log in to vote so you might want to take a moment to make sure you can do that by visiting the member profile page. Unless you have changed it, your username is often the email address at which you receive these updates. Use the forgot password link to reset your password, if needed. Read Director James Maxlow’s blog post about the importance of voting.
Super Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN for the VSTE Annual Technology in Education Conference. We’ll be gathering in Virginia Beach, December 2 - 4, 2012. Check out the conference website to learn more and get a great rate on a great conference!
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 03/29 at 04:07 PM
Courtesy of Rich Ingram from James Madison University…we had a great day!
Posted by VSTE World Headquarters on 03/19 at 08:24 PM
Brainstorm 2012 Is Just Around the Corner!
VSTE and James Madison Outreach and Engagement are pleased to be co-hosting Brainstorm 2012 which will be held next Saturday, March 24, at James Madison University. Exciting topics, dynamic presenters plus a chance to play basketball with a robot! Thanks for SMART and the James Madison Center for Instructional Technology for their support of this event. Learn more and register now.
Upcoming Webinars: These webinars are presented by our Mobile Learning Special Interest Group. Learn more about the Mobile Learning SIG and join in the conversation about mobile learning at VSTEOnline! Read our tips for getting involved in our online community.
March 28, 2012, 7 PM
Mobile Math
Goochland County Public Schools has been using mobile devices since the days of the iPod Classic. This year, Goochland County has deployed a combination of devices both at the elementary and secondary level. Bea Cantor, Goochland County ITRT and Mobile Learning SIG secretary will present this session that will includes some of Bea’s favorite apps and how they can be used to design engaging learning activities.
April 12, 2012, 7 PM Webinar
Digital Storytelling with iPads
Photos, video, animation, sound, music, text, and narration…bring all of these together as students create and collaborate. Katie Neville, Vice President of VSTE’s Mobile Learning Special Interest Group, and Laura Briggs, VSTE Board Director, share strategies for engaging students in research, writing, and using their imaginations!
Both webinars will be held in our Adobe Connect Room. Thanks to Adobe for providing our room!
Tonight in Second Life
There is no meeting on VSTE Island tonight. Instead, you are encouraged to check out the posters from the Virtual Worlds Best Practices in Education 2012 Conference. Learn more here: http://conf.vwbpe.org/index.php/VWBPE/vwbpe12
In Other News…
The Microsoft Partners in Learning 2012 US Forum is Microsoft’s premier educator recognition program open to all K-12 educators. The Forum seeks to find and showcase examples of innovation happening in classrooms and schools. It is easy to apply, and if accepted, Microsoft pays expenses for you to come to a unique 2-day professional learning experience that will include project exhibitions, professional development and the ability to collaborate with like-minded colleagues from around the country. Finalists from the US Forum will go on to represent the U.S. at the 2012 Global Forum in Athens, Greece. The early decision deadline is April 1. Learn more and apply: http://bit.ly/US_Forum
Karen Work Richardson, Ph.D. is the executive director of the Virginia Society for Technology in Education. This space will hold news and updates to the VSTE membership from Karen.
To contact Karen, visit our contact page.
© 2011 Virginia Society for Technology in Education, an official affiliate of the International Society for Technology in Education. Member Login | Register