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Wednesday, March 6
 

8:00am EST

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Wednesday March 6, 2019 8:00am - 12:30pm EST
Common Areas
  Registration, All

9:00am EST

Keynote: Explore – Collaborate – Create: Making #LifeReady Learners!!!
Presenters
avatar for Jason Vest

Jason Vest

Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools
My name is Jason Vest and I'm an educator at Hungary Creek MS. I'm humbled and honored to share my successes and failures with the Richmond Metro's first ever "Innovation" course rooted in design thinking and entrepreneurship. My next challenge: scaling the course and revamping our... Read More →
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Robbi Moose

Principal, Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 9:00am - 9:45am EST
1107
  Keynote, All

10:00am EST

Adventures in Badging
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In Adventures in Babysitting, Elisabeth Shue was stranded in the city with the children she was babysitting. Her night was filled with adventures and new experiences. For me, that’s every day in high school. My challenge, encouraging teachers to step out and try new things with technology in their classrooms. It's been an adventure worth having, one you can easily replicate.

Presentation Access:  bit.ly/AdvBadge1
Presenters
avatar for Kristine Vester

Kristine Vester

Instructional Designer, Monacan HS CCPS
Kristine Vester has been involved in education since 1997.  During her teaching experience, she worked with middle school students in Mathematics, Life Science, and US History.    In August 2017, Mrs. Vester began her journey from Technology Integrator to Instructional Designer... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1102
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

10:00am EST

Cable in the Classroom MOVE OVER - Time for Coding in the Classroom
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Virginia Computer Science standards can easily be incorporated into your daily curriculum. Come see how elementary students are coding in the classroom by bringing learning to life through Scratch Jr, Scratch, Makey Makey, Ozobots, and Spheros.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Carr

Jennifer Carr

Classroom Teacher: Elementary (3-5), Goochland County
avatar for Morgan Noone

Morgan Noone

Instructional Technology Coach, Goochland County Public Schools

Coding in the Classroom pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
2100
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5)

10:00am EST

Creating Mathematical Discourse with Desmos
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Technology should not isolate learners in the classroom. Instead, it should make learning social. Participants will experience Desmos activities from the student perspective while the presenter models how to use the teacher dashboard to facilitate rich mathematical discourse. Participants will also learn how to find premade activities as well as how to start building custom activities.
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Nolan Doyle

Secondary Math Teacher, Desmos Certified Presenter, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1107
  Presentation, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

10:00am EST

Eye for Design: Creating Infographics to Increase Student Engagement
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Join us to discover the science behind infographics and its correlation to student engagement and comprehension. Dive into the basics of graphic design and learn how to utilize free and available tools. Leave with inspiration for classroom use across all content areas! The session will focus on Google Drawings, Pixlr, and chrome extensions and appropriate learning theories. View our presentation at http://bit.ly/EdTechE4D 
Presenters
avatar for Amelia Buchanan

Amelia Buchanan

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Hanover County Public Schools
Master of Educational Technology: James Madison University
avatar for Laura Cooper

Laura Cooper

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Hanover County Public Schools
M.Ed Instructional Design and Technology | NBCT | Certified Google Trainer

Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1104
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

10:00am EST

Fast, Fun & Formative - Easy Assessments
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Use easy online assessments to gather data and drive your instruction! Explore fun formative assessments in this interactive class. Experience Kahoot!, Flipgrid, and Quizizz first hand and see how these fast assessments can give you insight into your students' learning. Fast Fun & Formative Assessments Presentation
Presenters
avatar for Laura Israelsen

Laura Israelsen

Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County School District
Hi! My name is Laura Israelsen and I've been an educator for 15+ years! I started my career as a 5th grade teacher in a year round school and then moved to the library and worked as a Teacher Librarian and 21st Century Learning Instructor at a K-8 in Denver, Colorado. I am now working... Read More →
avatar for Kari

Kari

Instructional Designer, CCPS
Boy Mom, Technology Enthusiast and Promoter, Life Long Learner, and Huge Bears Fan! (And Realtor!)

Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1100
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

10:00am EST

Get Going with Google Slides
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Google Slides can be used for more than just presentations. Discover how to make Google Slides more user friendly for students, how to package content so students can work at their own pace, and how to infuse more creativity into the classroom. Leave this hands-on session ready to implement new ideas tomorrow and bring the power of Google Slides into your class. Make Slides your go-to G Suite app.


http://bit.ly/2SONoey
Presenters
avatar for Rosalynn Lucas

Rosalynn Lucas

Chesterfield County Public Schoools
Dr. Rosalynn Lucas is a Spanish teacher and World Language Department Chair at Midlothian Middle School in Chesterfield, Virginia. She is a Google Certified Educator who loves using technology to enhance her student’s learning experiences and engage them in class activities.

Get Going with Google Slides pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
2201
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

10:00am EST

In-Flip with Nearpod
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Don't have the technology access or support at home to be able to flip your classroom? Use Nearpod to help flip things right in your own classroom and free up valuable instruction time for small group instruction, intervention, remediation, etc.
Presenters
avatar for Patrick Donovan

Patrick Donovan

4th Grade Teacher, Chesterfield County Public Schools
avatar for Bradleigh Olson

Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
2107
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8)

10:00am EST

Making Innovators
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This session will tell the story of how a middle school infused Maker culture into the classroom and moved it into a direction for Deeper Learning. Teachers will hear about some of the many lessons where design thinking and Maker tools were used to facilitate inquiry, creativity and innovation to show mastery of the content and build a better student.
Presenters
avatar for Mike Dunavant

Mike Dunavant

Innovative Learning Coach, Hungary Creek MS
Mike Dunavant has been a Social Studies teacher and an Innovative Learning Coach (ITRT) in Henrico County for 17 years. Mike's philosophy is about Deeper Learning. How can teachers create relevant learning experiences for students to have the knowledge and skills to be life ready... Read More →

Link to Presentation docx
Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
2104
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

10:00am EST

Mission Possible: Ignite Collaboration Across Schools
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Sharing digital resource ideas on how to collaborate with other teachers from
other schools without leaving your classroom. Give your students an authentic
learning experience with other students at other schools by evaluating each
other's work and providing relevant feedback. Specific lesson ideas using
google hangout and Flipgrid.
Presenters
avatar for Janet Evans

Janet Evans

Coordinator of Assessment & Remediation, Chesterfield County Public Schools
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Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
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  Presentation, Middle (6-8)

10:00am EST

STEAM in Sports!
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How do you best introduce STEAM to students? Mix in a little sports of course! Learn about our unique partnership between VCU and Henrico County Public Schools for STEAM in Sports experience engaging 6th grade students around STEAM careers and how the learning continues as part of our regular curriculum as students interact with high tech sports equipment in cross-curricular learning.

Click HERE to access our presentation
Presenters
avatar for Benita Turner
avatar for Rachael Toy

Rachael Toy

Innovation Specialist - Secondary, Henrico County Public Schools
As a middle school math and science teacher, I always enjoyed pushing my craft especially in the area of instructional technology and authentic learning experiences. I have served as a math and science teacher, ITRT, STEAM Coordinator ,and  K-12 STEAM Specialist for Henrico County... Read More →
MM

Wednesday March 6, 2019 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1105
  Presentation, Middle (6-8)

11:00am EST

Badge Me! Using Badges to Increase Teacher Engagement
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Do you feel the need to boost the energy level for your teachers and provide encouragement to them besides the PD you provide to them? Have you considered using badging to help promote discussion, collaboration, and maybe a bit of competition? Learn about how we have used badging to increase teacher engagement at our middle school.

This link will take you to the presentation website.:  bit.ly/edtechbadgeme
Presenters
avatar for Mara Lambert

Mara Lambert

ITRT, Hanover County Public Schools
20+ years in education, and I'm still learning! I'm currently serving as an ITRT in Hanover County at Liberty Middle School. I'm passionate about making connections, helping students and teachers be their best and creating a positive attitude! As I tell my daughter, we are not perfect... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1102
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

11:00am EST

Critical Thinking - Making Anywhere, Anytime Learning a Student Habit
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In this session teachers will consider how technology and mindset impact a student’s desire to learn. Teachers will explore how to change mindset and encourage active learning at home, at school, or anywhere in the community. These strategies can provide a flipped classroom experience that focuses on hands-on learning In the classroom.

Link to presentation
Presenters
avatar for Ann Nash

Ann Nash

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1104
  Presentation, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

11:00am EST

Digital Creations on a Dime
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Budgets are tight and money is low! Come learn about some free digital tools that are ready to go! We want our kids engaged and learning everyday. We need some cool new resources without having to pay. You'll leave with new ideas for digital creations, your students will be hooked and you'll stretch their imaginations!

http://bit.ly/digitalcreations
Presenters
avatar for Matt Caratachea

Matt Caratachea

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Jessica Robinson

Jessica Robinson

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Department of Innovative Learning
Innovative Learning Coach for Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
2201
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

11:00am EST

Digital Feedback/Task Cards
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Participants learn to create and use task cards with QR codes for any subject. Students complete activities on task cards, scan the QR code using an app on electronic devices (Chromebooks, IPads, computers) to get instant feedback digitally. A recording sheet can be used for formative assessment. Google sheets can be used for responses for data collection and item analysis.





Presenters
avatar for Erin Ford

Erin Ford

EdTech Coach, Colonial Heights Public Schools
avatar for Debbie Walwer

Debbie Walwer

Educational Technology Coach, Colonial Heights Public Schools

Digital Feedback Using Task Cards pptx
Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
2100
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8)

11:00am EST

EnCode and DeCode: The Shared Language of Literacy and Technology
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Redefine literacy instruction with tablet-integration. Come explore engaging encoding activities to inspire students as authors and readers. Learn how students use apps, such as Clips, Toontastic, Explain Everything, and Scratch to reflect on and connect with beloved books. Come explore ways of using the device to liberate the creative stories of the young protagonists in our classrooms.
Presenters
AH

VSTE Presentation Digital Storytelling pptx
VSTE Presentation Digital Storytelling pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1201
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8)

11:00am EST

Future of Learning: Promethean’s Digital Wave of Immersive Learning!
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Join us as we “Surf” the future of immersive learning by exploring what's current and take a peek at our future roadmap of digital Solutions! Learn why more Virginia School Systems have chosen Promethean as their "Future Modern Hub" of collaborative learning environments. We will walk you through the simplicity and flexibility that the future ActivClassroom provides to everyday classrooms.
Presenters
avatar for Penny Izquierdo

Penny Izquierdo

Education Consultant, Promethean Inc

Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
2107
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

11:00am EST

Minecraft it up!
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Bring this fun and engaging game into your classroom. Learn how to incorporate Minecraft into your science, history, mathematics, or language arts time.
Presenters
JB

Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1107
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8)

11:00am EST

Profile of the Goochland Graduate
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Teachers at GHS are connecting school learning to the world beyond school by helping students to create online portfolios. In this session we will share how we worked with students to create an online archive for their artifacts that can be used for college, job, and scholarship applications. We will showcase portfolios and student interviews that focus on professionalism and digital citizenship.
Presenters
CS
AT

Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
2104
  Presentation, High (9-12)

11:00am EST

STEAM in Grades 3-6? There’s a Gizmo for that!
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Enhance STEAM lessons with inquiry-based instruction that encourages learning math and science concepts through discovery. Using Gizmos online simulations supports the mathematical processes and scientific methodologies identified in the Virginia Standards of Learning.
Presenters
avatar for ExploreLearning

ExploreLearning

Vendor, ExploreLearning
ExploreLearningExploreLearning® creates seriously fun ed tech solutions for the most critical challenges in K-12 STEM learning. Effective and fun, our programs help students not only succeed at math and science, but also love it as much as we do. Learn more about Gizmos®, Reflex... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1105
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8)

11:00am EST

Useful Classroom Data and Helping Students Own Their Learning
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Data - don’t start groaning! Instruction should be “data-driven”, but beyond looking at test scores, what does it mean? Learn to gather useful data, squeeze the meaning out of it, and then act on it. Finally, make the data visible for students, so they can take ownership of their education. Knowledge is power, data is knowledge - come to get a power-up.

I will present using NearPod, where participants will get to choose which topics to cover in the short time. A complete self-paced version will be shared at the end of the session. 
Get a preview at my planning Coggle: http://bit.ly/C0ggle9 
Presenters
avatar for Kate Ewalt

Kate Ewalt

Teacher, Colonial Heights Middle School
My education career started in non-traditional settings - space camp counselor and science museum educator. Since coming to Colonial Heights in 2005, I have been able to hone my classroom practice, infusing hands-on activities into every unit. I view myself as a teacher-researcher... Read More →

Data Power Up Presentation pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1100
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

12:00pm EST

Adding the 'T'eam to STEAM
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Take a look at how STEAM teachers in Chesterfield County elementary schools are “TEAM’ing” up with Technology Integrators to seamlessly integrate the technology piece in their STEAM classrooms and Makerspace Labs. We will explore various technology tools used with students and offer suggestions on what resources are important to have in keeping the “T” in STEAM!
Presenters
avatar for Joy Duncan

Joy Duncan

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools
After 15 years of teaching in Elementary grades, I serve as an Instructional Designer in Chesterfield County. I am passionate about the opportunities to work with teachers and students!
SN

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Common Areas
  Poster, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5)

12:00pm EST

Civilizations!
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What makes a civilization? This is the question students answer in Mr. Doppel’s World History class. Through this project, students explore elements of civilization. Teams create a civilization with unique place, laws, religion, art, economy, etc. Students create 3D civilizations in MineCraft and gave guided tours using of green screen video using Scrum.
Presenters
BD

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Common Areas
  Poster, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

12:00pm EST

Cultivating Kindness with Passion Projects
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Empower students to make a positive difference in their communities with kindness-themed passion projects. This presentation will showcase digital projects and provide resources for cultivating a mindset of kindness throughout the year.
Presenters
avatar for Tamara Letter

Tamara Letter

ITRT, Hanover County Public Schools
Tamara Letter is an enthusiastic presenter, writer, and kindness cultivator who strives each day to add a little good to the world. She is author of A Passion for Kindness and speaks at local, state, and international conferences. In addition to being a mom, educator, and writer, she is also an active VSTE conference committee member... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Common Areas
  Poster, Elementary (3-5)

12:00pm EST

Encouraging Social Emotional Learning Through Technology
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Can we connect 21st Century learning with Social Emotional Learning? We will look at how peer mentoring helps to build positive relationships as well as technology skills across grade levels.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Baggette

Jennifer Baggette

5th grade teacher, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Common Areas
  Poster, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5)

12:00pm EST

Life Ready in Language Arts
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Come hear about multiple learning experiences that provide students the opportunity to communicate, think critically, be creative, and collaborate. In Participants will hear reflections from students about their experiences and the skills they gained from the authentic experiences.
Presenters
avatar for Colleen Cassada

Colleen Cassada

Teacher, Moody MS
avatar for Emily Roberts

Emily Roberts

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Department of Innovative Learning

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Common Areas
  Poster, Middle (6-8)

12:00pm EST

Mapping Goochland
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How do you connect your students to their learning? Apply their knowledge to their own communities. Students in the Humanities Seminar applied concepts of data collection and analysis to their own survey projects. Using Forms and Maps, students created geographic representations of data across Goochland Co. to learn about their community. See student projects and learn the step-by-step process .
Presenters
AH

Anne Hudak

Assistant Principal, Goochland County Public Schools
avatar for AJ Nash

AJ Nash

Classroom Teacher: High (9-12), Goochland County
I'm passionate about education and helping kids become the best version of themselves that they can be. I believe in the skills of the discipline of history and that they can help our students become successful in whatever it is that they pursue. I'm also a basketball coach and avid... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Common Areas
  Poster, High (9-12)

12:00pm EST

TED Talk it Out
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Using TED Talks to help students with presentation/communication skills, improve their ability to research, and explore/share their interests in the classroom.
Presenters
GU

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:00pm - 12:30pm EST
Common Areas
  Poster, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

12:00pm EST

Lunch & Networking
Enjoy your lunch and take time to network with colleagues from around the Greater Richmond Area. Also take time to puruse the Poster Sessions that are available in the Common Areas.
Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:00pm - 1:15pm EST
Common Areas
  Lunch, Networking

12:45pm EST

Ignite: Assessing Students Through Seesaw
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Are you looking for a creative way to assess your students across all content areas? Come and learn how you can assess students utilizing an iPad on the app Seesaw. Seesaw is a student driven digital portfolio that empowers students to independently document what they are learning at school. Come see real classroom examples and learn how you can assess your students in a new way!
Presenters
LC
JH

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:45pm - 1:15pm EST
1107
  Ignite, Elementary (K-2)

12:45pm EST

Ignite: Class is not dismissed! Teaching outside the walls of your classroom.
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Join us in a session on how to create space for learning across time, place and space. We will dive into how to reach all learners in your community, the nuts and bolts, where to start, and what works and why. We will discuss LMS’s, how to set realistic goals, communicating with parents, and setting expectations. Walk away with tools, information, and a plan to break down your classroom walls!
Presenters
avatar for Anna Hastings

Anna Hastings

Math Teacher - Course 3 Grade 8, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Carrie Hood

Carrie Hood

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:45pm - 1:15pm EST
1107
  Ignite, Middle (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Ignite: From Teacher to Author: Finding Your Voice and Sharing with the World
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Have you ever thought about writing a book? Is there a story inside your soul waiting to be told? Join Tamara Letter as she shares her journey from classroom teacher to published author, with inspirational tips to help you share your story with the world.
Presenters
avatar for Tamara Letter

Tamara Letter

ITRT, Hanover County Public Schools
Tamara Letter is an enthusiastic presenter, writer, and kindness cultivator who strives each day to add a little good to the world. She is author of A Passion for Kindness and speaks at local, state, and international conferences. In addition to being a mom, educator, and writer, she is also an active VSTE conference committee member... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:45pm - 1:15pm EST
1107
  Ignite, Elementary (3-5)

12:45pm EST

Ignite: Reversing Student Attitudes toward Mathematics by Helping Students Achieve Math Fact Fluency
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In this presentation we will discuss how the Virginia SOL recognize the importance of discovery as a basis for conceptual understanding in mathematics. Participants will experience how they can support discovery with individualized math fact fluency growth allowing students to focus on higher level math concepts, processes, and skills while maintaining positive attitudes about math.
Presenters
avatar for ExploreLearning

ExploreLearning

Vendor, ExploreLearning
ExploreLearningExploreLearning® creates seriously fun ed tech solutions for the most critical challenges in K-12 STEM learning. Effective and fun, our programs help students not only succeed at math and science, but also love it as much as we do. Learn more about Gizmos®, Reflex... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:45pm - 1:15pm EST
1107
  Ignite, Elementary (3-5)

12:45pm EST

Ignite: SMART - Ask Me Anything
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I will begin my session with a LAB activity that will allow attendees to give a live response of what they would like me to cover in the short window of time that we have together. I will answer these questions and show how to properly use their current Notebook Software, Hardware, LAB, and SMART Learning Suite Online. With the remaining time, I will show how to easily make engaging lessons!
Presenters
avatar for Grant Hamilton

Grant Hamilton

Territory Manager, Camcor, Inc
Camcor, Inc. offers expert guidance and knowledge to help customers like you select the most effective technology solutions and innovations for your school, office, or home environment. Since 1949, Camcor’s experienced team has prioritized customer service above all else and goes... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:45pm - 1:15pm EST
1107
  Ignite, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

12:45pm EST

Ignite: SOL Remediation Fun
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Two English 8 teachers decided to take traditional SOL remediation to a whole new level with the use of technology. Learn about our journey and walk away with a giant list of ideas and resources that you can immediately implement for use in your classroom!
Presenters
MG
avatar for Amanda Wells

Amanda Wells

English 8, Midlothian Middle School

SOL Remediation Made Fun EdTech pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:45pm - 1:15pm EST
1107
  Ignite, Middle (6-8)

12:45pm EST

Ignite: Take a Techy Vacation with Digital Stations
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Feeling overworked and burnt-out with your current station rotations? Want to kick back and soak up some new ideas? Take a digital station vacation with us! In this 45 minute course, attendees will get ideas and resources in order to incorporate blended learning into cross-curricular station rotations.
Presenters
avatar for Kelsey Pacer

Kelsey Pacer

Virtual Professional Learning Support Specialist, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Virtual Professional Learning Support Specialist @CCPS
avatar for Mahindra Rock

Mahindra Rock

Instructional Innovation Specialist, CCPS
Mahindra Rock is an Instructional Innovation Specialist who recently enjoyed 7 years in the classroom, teaching grades K-6th. She is a happily married mom of 4 awesome kids and is honored to be part of the dynamic Department of Instructional Innovation.

EdTechRVA Ignite pptx
Wednesday March 6, 2019 12:45pm - 1:15pm EST
1107
  Ignite, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5)

1:30pm EST

Coding with the Cube
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Using the Rubik's Cube as a hands-on tool for an introduction to coding!
Presenters
MA
avatar for Krista Miller

Krista Miller

Gifted Resource Teacher

Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
2100
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5)

1:30pm EST

How We are Shaping the Future of Online Learning with PBL
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Join us as we share our journey of implementing PBL for CCPSOnline using Canvas. We will showcase how we developed authentic PBL experiences for a variety of subjects. See how you can leverage a Learning Management System (LMS) along with digital resources to deliver robust, innovative, and engaging activities for your online learners.
Presenters
avatar for Cabell Miltenberger

Cabell Miltenberger

CCPSOnline eLearning Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools
avatar for Heather Zoller

Heather Zoller

eLearning Integrator, CCPSOnline
I am a teacher and eLearning Integrator for CCPSOnline.
avatar for Laura Michaels

Laura Michaels

Instructional Technology Consultant, Eclec-Tech Consulting
After an exciting career in education, specifically Instructional technology, it is wonderful to have opportunities to stay involved in various grants and projects as an Independent EdTech Consultant and Coach.I have been involved with the ACSE grant serving as a VSTE Coach beginning... Read More →

CCPSOnlinePBOL pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
1104
  Presentation, High (9-12)

1:30pm EST

Making Math Mastery Manageable
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Download Presentation (keynote): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dLlKCY4GBsTPQ9LBi_gBY2MWGeC11OMu/view?usp=sharing
Download Presentation (PDF): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gyDl9XZ2hn5IMt9H3UDNaVa0WikpbVsI/view?usp=sharing
How To Make a Video: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CSbJFFKnq6tLZks3aktr61oK4EsyP3ez/view?usp=sharing
ST Math Data: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Fxp-_365qChXTJuADfQ258mOgRKvxCoV/view?usp=sharing
Student Reviews of Class Structure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-cRzk4zgsaCpMrRR9dhh13nM_ZEusp0Q/view?usp=sharing

In a class where students are working at slightly different levels, it's hard to help kids individually. Using simple classroom routines and a few great tools, a collaborative team at GHS has done it. In this session, you will find out how to differentiate and scaffold math instruction through the use of video. You will also explore ST Math and see how it can be used to support student growth.
Presenters
avatar for Scottie O'Neill

Scottie O'Neill

Math Teacher, Goochland High School
Things we should talk about! 1) The children's book "The Little Red Hen" 2) Skepticism of trends 3) Vocabulary in math 4) Modeling positive self-talk to students 5) Factoring (I love teaching this unit) 6) The NBC hit The Blacklist starring James Spader

Making Math Mastery Manageable pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
1102
  Presentation, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

1:30pm EST

Music Mic Make It Real
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Get ‘em up and moving. Learn how to incorporate chants, songs, and
kinesthetic movement into your instruction for all subjects. Teachers will even get a chance to chime in for a couple of bars.
Presenters
JB

Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
1107
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

1:30pm EST

On Air: Developing Student Voice Through Podcasting
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Student engagement can be innovative and fun through the use of podcasting. We will share student podcast samples and demonstrate how easy podcasts are to create. Learn about what worked for our students and how you can implement this in your classroom. Attendees will participate in a podcast highlighting Soundtrap as a audio editing tool and leave with ideas for curating student podcasts.

On Air, Developing Student Voice Through Podcasting
Presenters
avatar for Laura Israelsen

Laura Israelsen

Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County School District
Hi! My name is Laura Israelsen and I've been an educator for 15+ years! I started my career as a 5th grade teacher in a year round school and then moved to the library and worked as a Teacher Librarian and 21st Century Learning Instructor at a K-8 in Denver, Colorado. I am now working... Read More →
avatar for Linda Moccio-Webb

Linda Moccio-Webb

Teacher, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Linda Moccio-Webb is a 22 year special education teacher who currently teaches English 9-12 in a public day school in Chesterfield County for students with emotional disabilities. She loves to incorporate technology in her classes, podcasts, and naps.

Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
2107
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

1:30pm EST

Ozobot and Makey Makey in Science
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Mix STEAM into your Science classroom with engaging experimentation, and easy to grasp coding. Makey Makey provides engineering opportunities that will have your students fully committed to development and design, while Ozobot provides students at any level positive and fun interactions with coding.
Presenters
avatar for Toby Spaulding

Toby Spaulding

Physical Sci Teacher, CCPS
I have used technology to help students understand relevant and meaningful real world experience in a multitude of lessons throughout the year. Specifically demonstrated today is a science fair project that examined the process of inquiry while employing creativity in engineering... Read More →
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Stacey Wright

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools
GRAETC Executive Committee Member

Makey Makey and Ozobot pptx
Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
1105
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

1:30pm EST

Rethinking Professional Development: Using Schoology as a platform to deliver
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Take a look at how Schoology, or other LMSs, can be used to deliver professional development. Online learning provides teachers more flexibility to work at their own pace and complete assignments. In addition, Schoology can be used to deliver face to face PD. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate and communicate using LMS tools, which provides them skills to take back to the classroom.
Presenters
avatar for Jacquelyn Calder

Jacquelyn Calder

ITRT, Hanover County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
2104
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

1:30pm EST

Ride the Literacy Wave with Book Creator
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Book Creator is an epic resource that is so easily used by students and teachers for a variety of objectives, including literacy, which is a huge focus at the elementary level. Students shine as authors!
Presenters
avatar for Christina Aquilina

Christina Aquilina

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
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Karen Hues

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
I am an Innovative Learning Coach at Davis, Greenwood, Longan, and Montrose

Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
1201
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5)

1:30pm EST

Surfin’ with Sites
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Come ride the radical wave and hang-ten while surfing into Google Sites. Come learn how to use Google Sites as a tool to increase student engagement by creating digital breakouts, online scavenger hunts, and landing pages for your students. See how teachers create and manage classroom websites, engage families, promote student collaboration and showcase student artifacts.

http://bit.ly/surfinwithsites
Presenters
avatar for Matt Caratachea

Matt Caratachea

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Jessica Robinson

Jessica Robinson

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Department of Innovative Learning
Innovative Learning Coach for Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
2201
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

1:30pm EST

WePuzzle! Be a boss at flipped formative assessment!
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Discover how to use WeVideo and EdPuzzle for student learning coupled to instant formative assessment. This is note-taking and assessment that can happen even when you aren’t in the classroom! It's a quick crash course covering the basics - beginning with designing an online stand-alone lesson using WeVideo and ending with creating the companion assessment in EdPuzzle. http://bit.ly/W3pu22l 
Presenters
avatar for Kate Ewalt

Kate Ewalt

Teacher, Colonial Heights Middle School
My education career started in non-traditional settings - space camp counselor and science museum educator. Since coming to Colonial Heights in 2005, I have been able to hone my classroom practice, infusing hands-on activities into every unit. I view myself as a teacher-researcher... Read More →

WePuzzle pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
1100
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

2:15pm EST

Birthday Celebration with Cupcakes
Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:15pm - 2:35pm EST
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  Celebration

2:40pm EST

Adding the 'Team' to STEAM
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Take a look at how STEAM teachers in Chesterfield County elementary schools are “TEAM’ing” up with Technology Integrators to seamlessly integrate the technology piece in their STEAM classrooms and Makerspace Labs. We will explore various technology tools used with students and offer suggestions on what resources are important to have in keeping the “T” in STEAM!
Presenters
avatar for Joy Duncan

Joy Duncan

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools
After 15 years of teaching in Elementary grades, I serve as an Instructional Designer in Chesterfield County. I am passionate about the opportunities to work with teachers and students!
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STEAM Presentation (3) pptx
Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
1105
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5)

2:40pm EST

Creating Behavior Plans & Goal Trackers with Google Forms
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For years, teachers have tracked progress on student goals and behavior plans on paper. No more! In this session, learn how to use Google Forms to design a behavior plan or goal tracker. Learn what question types work best, the best way to collect responses from teachers, and how to look at the collected data. Attendees will leave with plenty of resources, including a series of tutorial videos.
Presenters
avatar for Rachel Moravec

Rachel Moravec

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Fluvanna County Public Schools

Creating Behavior Plans Goal Trackers in Google Forms PDF3 pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
2201
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

2:40pm EST

Encouraging Social Emotional Learning Through Technology
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Can we connect 21st Century learning with Social Emotional Learning? We will look at how peer mentoring helps to build positive relationships as well as technology skills across grade levels.
Presenters
avatar for Jennifer Baggette

Jennifer Baggette

5th grade teacher, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
2100
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5)

2:40pm EST

Explore, Engage, Elaborate
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Come check out Edpuzzle and see how you can create a lesson that encourages students to take the lead on their learning. Here is the presentation link: https://share.nearpod.com/WCGSqfPjQU  Hope you enjoy.  If you have any questions let me know.  deanne_Barnett@colonialhts.net
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Deanne Barnett

As a classroom teacher for sixteen years, I have watched as technology has changed and has become a necessary tool in the classroom. During my time teaching physical science, I have created and implemented lessons that encourage students to use technology as well as their creativity... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
1107
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

2:40pm EST

Making Innovators
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This session will tell the story of how a middle school infused Maker culture into the classroom and moved it into a direction for Deeper Learning. Teachers will hear about some of the many lessons where design thinking and Maker tools were used to facilitate inquiry, creativity and innovation to show mastery of the content and build a better student.
Presenters
avatar for Mike Dunavant

Mike Dunavant

Innovative Learning Coach, Hungary Creek MS
Mike Dunavant has been a Social Studies teacher and an Innovative Learning Coach (ITRT) in Henrico County for 17 years. Mike's philosophy is about Deeper Learning. How can teachers create relevant learning experiences for students to have the knowledge and skills to be life ready... Read More →

Link to Presentation docx
Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
2104
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

2:40pm EST

Mapping Goochland
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How do you connect your students to their learning? Apply their knowledge to their own communities. Students in the Humanities Seminar applied concepts of data collection and analysis to their own survey projects. Using Forms and Maps, students created geographic representations of data across Goochland Co. to learn about their community. See student projects and learn the step-by-step process .
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Anne Hudak

Assistant Principal, Goochland County Public Schools
avatar for AJ Nash

AJ Nash

Classroom Teacher: High (9-12), Goochland County
I'm passionate about education and helping kids become the best version of themselves that they can be. I believe in the skills of the discipline of history and that they can help our students become successful in whatever it is that they pursue. I'm also a basketball coach and avid... Read More →

Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
1104
  Presentation, High (9-12)

2:40pm EST

SCRUM in the Classroom: Framework for More Efficient Group Projects!
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Need an escape from the perils of group work? Watch students become efficient & productive using the Scrum method originally used by software designers to manage complex projects. Its adaptation to the classroom is freeing!

Here is our presentation.


http://bit.ly/ScrumEdTech2019
Presenters
avatar for Amy Faires
avatar for Susan Mudd

Scrum Framework for Group Projects pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
1102
  Presentation, Middle (6-8)

2:40pm EST

TED Talk it Out
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Using TED Talks to help students with presentation/communication skills, improve their ability to research, and explore/share their interests in the classroom.
Presenters
GU

Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
2107
  Presentation, Middle (6-8), High (9-12)

2:40pm EST

Using Seesaw for Assessment
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Ever feel like you’re constantly pulling your students to assess? We’ve got an awesome option for you! What if you could assign your students their assessments, they complete it, and send it to you digitally. Join us for innovative ways to use the Seesaw platform to create digital portfolios for your students. Seesaw assessment portfolios will change the way you teach AND assess your students!
Presenters
avatar for Christina Aquilina

Christina Aquilina

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Jessica Robinson

Jessica Robinson

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Department of Innovative Learning
Innovative Learning Coach for Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
1201
  Presentation, Elementary (K-2), Elementary (3-5)

2:40pm EST

WePuzzle! Be a boss at flipped formative assessment!
Feedback Survey
Discover how to use WeVideo and EdPuzzle for student learning coupled to instant formative assessment. This is note-taking and assessment that can happen even when you aren’t in the classroom! It's a quick crash course covering the basics - beginning with designing an online stand-alone lesson using WeVideo and ending with creating the companion assessment in EdPuzzle. http://bit.ly/W3pu22l 
Presenters
avatar for Kate Ewalt

Kate Ewalt

Teacher, Colonial Heights Middle School
My education career started in non-traditional settings - space camp counselor and science museum educator. Since coming to Colonial Heights in 2005, I have been able to hone my classroom practice, infusing hands-on activities into every unit. I view myself as a teacher-researcher... Read More →

WePuzzle pdf
Wednesday March 6, 2019 2:40pm - 3:25pm EST
1100
  Presentation, Elementary (3-5), Middle (6-8), High (9-12)
 
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