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.
JUST ADDED! Special edition of VSTELive! February 25, 10 AM with Dr. Richard Ingram, James Madison University
Powerpoint, with a new minty flavor. Discover PechaKucha. Have you ever experienced the proverbial “Death by Powerpoint”? Have you ever been responsible for creating such a calamity? Then this is the session for you. Have you ever eaten a Peppermint Patty on a cold day? That’s sort of what PechaKucha does for your PowerPoint presentations. A breath of fresh air. It makes your old (and new PowerPoints) a little more interesting, and maybe even a bit refreshing. PK is a style or presentation that lets you and your students experience those staid old PowerPoint presentations in a creative new way. Are you up to the challenge? This webinar session explores PechaKucha – what it is, when to use it, and how to create it. Most of all, it prepares you to participate in the PechaKucha challenge to be featured during the upcoming JMU/VSTE Brainstorm on March 24 at JMU. There could be prizes….
Spring 2012 Webinar Schedule
Webinars begin at 7 PM. Our room is located here and will be open a half hour prior to each event.
JUST ADDED! Special edition of VSTELive! February 25, 10 AM
Dr. Rich Ingram from James Madison University will introduce us to the wonderful world of PechaKucha 20X20. 20 slides, 20 seconds: what will you create?
Thursday, March 15: Google Earth
Mike Scott, Instructional Technology Resource Teacher in Botetourt County Schools and VSTE Board member, will provide an overview of Google Earth as well as tips for using it in instruction.
Thursday, April 19: MOOCS
Tom Woodward, Assistant Director for Instructional Technology at Henrico County Public Schools, will introduce us to Massive Online Open Courses. What are they and what can K12 teachers learn from them? Both professional development and concrete classroom applications will be explored.
Thursday, May 17: What Does It Mean to be Innovative?
A report from the Innovations Committee on their Innovations White Paper.
Webinars begin at 7 PM. Our room is located here and will be open a half hour prior to each event.
Thanks to Adobe for providing a virtual room for our webinars!
Archives:
Thursday, February 16: Comics, Graphic Novels, Storyboarding and Video for the 21st Century
Mark Geary, Assistant Professor of Technology and Literacy at Dakota State University will discuss how to help students visually express their ideas using create comics or storyboards to tell a story or illustrate a topic. Archive Presentation URL
Digital Learning Day, February 1, 2012
Ena Wood, Arlington Schools: Archive
David Rankin, Chesterfield County Schools: Archive
Gigi Badawi, Chesapeake Schools plus Mobile Learning SIG: Archive
Thursday, January 19: QR Codes: What’s Black and White and Promotes Collaboration?
Mike Speidel, Staff Developer from Loudoun County Schools, and Derek Kaufman, Technology Resource Teacher, Loudoun County Schools, will provide ideas for using QR Codes in the classroom to enhance teaching and learning. Archived Recording
PowerPoint Presentation
Thursday, December 15: Top 25 Websites For Teaching and Learning: We are pleased to welcome Heather Moorefield Lang, Education and Applied Social Sciences Librarian at Virginia Tech, who will take us on a tour of the top 25 websites in the areas of teaching and learning as designed by the American Association of School Librarians Best Websites Committee. Archived Recording
Thursday, November 17: Conference Preview: This webinar will feature a preview of the upcoming annual conference. Come learn more about Virginia’s premiere educational technology conference. Archived Recording
Thursday, October 20: When Kids Bring Their Own: This session will focus on division level initiatives related to students bringing their own devices. Several school divisions including Fairfax and York Counties will be featured. Come with your questions and stories as we explore this new world where the kids “bring their own.” Archived Recording
Thursday, September 15: Gear Up for the New Year With VSTE: Facilitated by Karen Richardson and other board members, the first part of this webinar will provide an overview of VSTE events and networking resources. During the second half, Tim Stahmer and Anita Harris will host a conversation about how to create and maintain your online learning network. Participants will have an opportunity to share their own favorite websites and apps that keep them connected as well as tips for how to manage time and information online. Archived Recording
Wednesday, August 24, 2011, 6:30 PM: Podcasting Polka with Chris Bugaj Participants will partake in a lively discussion about podcasting and how this powerful tool can be used as both as a professional development tool as well as a way to engage a variety of learners. Participants will walk away from the session with the ability to download a podcast, create their own podcast, and use other podcasts to improve professional development initiatives in their districts or organizations. Archived Recording
October 21, 2010, 7 PM: Digital Documentaries Mark Hofer and Kathy Swan discuss integrating the use of digital documentaries in the K-12 classroom. Click here for more information. Archived Recording: https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2010-10-21.1629.D.40F698971780B7AEE5FAD85F5E2D6D.vcr&sid=lcevents
September 23, 2010, 7 PM: Kick Off the Year with VSTE This webinar will focus on upcoming events of interest to VSTE members as well as the educational technology community. From out annual conference to our Second Life community, VSTE has lots of opportunities to learn, network, and celebrate. Archived Recording: https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2010-09-23.1632.D.40F698971780B7AEE5FAD85F5E2D6D.vcr&sid=lcevents
May 27, 2010, 7:30 PM: Featured Speaker: Hilary Goldman, ISTE’s Director of Government Affairs. Join us for an evening of information and advocacy. Hilary will address advocacy at the federal level and how to get involved. She will go into detail about how EETT works and what it means to your division locally. We will also discuss more of the politics behind the beltway action. Archived Recording: https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?sid=&psid=2010-05-27.1644.D.40F698971780B7AEE5FAD85F5E2D6D.vcr
April 22, 2010: Featured Speaker: Chris O’Neal, Technology Director, Fluvanna County. Teachers in Fluvanna county wanted to integrate technology in a more streamlined, ongoing, and mobile manner. iPod Touches were purchased using Stimulus funds for 5 classrooms as a pilot for school year 2009-2010. This webinar will share best practices, content and classroom management tips, and lessons learned. Archived Recording: https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2010-04-22.1357.D.40F698971780B7AEE5FAD85F5E2D6D.vcr
March 25, 2010: Featured Speakers: Heather Blanton, Title I Math Coach, Wise County, VSTE Board Member and John Hendron, Supervisor of Instructional Technology, Goochland County, VSTE Board Member. Heather and John discussed how to jumpstart grassroots advocacy through innovative classroom practices with a specific focus on the G21 framework used to encourage innovation in Goochland County. Archived Recording:
https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2010-03-25.1642.D.40F698971780B7AEE5FAD85F5E2D6D.vcr
January 28, 2010: Featured Speakers: Mary Ellen Davis, Computer Resource Specialist, and Linda Carpenter, Assistant Principal, Virginia Beach Public Schools. Mary Ellen Davis, Computer Resource Specialist, and Linda Carpenter, Assistant Principal, both from the Virginia Beach Public Schools, facilitated a conversation about Quest Atlantis, the online virtual community for students. Archived Recording: https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2010-01-28.1652.D.40F698971780B7AEE5FAD85F5E2D6D.vcr
January 8, 2010: Featured Speaker: Heather Blanton, VSTE Advocacy Committee Co-Chair. Heather discussed advocating for support and funding for educational technology and provided ideas for writing letters to legislators. Archived Recording: https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2010-01-08.1632.D.40F698971780B7AEE5FAD85F5E2D6D.vcr
November 5, 2009: Featured Speaker: Dr. Pam Moran, the Superintendent of Schools in Albemarle County, Virginia. Dr. Moran and a member of her faculty addressed issues related to balancing standards, technology and project-based learning. Archived Recording: https://sas.elluminate.com/p.jnlp?psid=2009-11-05.1630.D.40F698971780B7AEE5FAD85F5E2D6D.vcr
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