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2017 VSTE Annual Conference

Welcome!

The VSTE Board of Directors and Conference Committee are excited to have you join us at the 32nd Annual Technology in Education Conference. #VSTE17 promises to be the best ever.

Use the schedule to plan your conference. VSTE will NOT be providing a printed copy of the schedule so if you prefer paper, please print your own. If you create an account with sched.com, you can save and share your favorites as well as print a personalized schdule.

IMPORTANT: While we encourage you to save and share, indicating interest in a session DOES NOT guarantee a seat in a session. All sessions, with the exception of Promethean’s Escape Room, are first come, first served.

Doug Fordham

Chesterfield County Public Schools
Instructional Technology Integrator
Richmond, VA

This is my second year as an Instructional Technology Integrator for Chesterfield County Public Schools. Prior to this I was a middle and high school math teacher for five years. I am also currently the head coach for the James Madison University Ice Hockey team.

10:45am

Lightning in a Bottle: Building a Successful Coding Program in Middle School Crystal CCindy Brady • Marnie Hawk

11:45am

Lunch Roanoke Foyer

12:45pm

Coding and Google Classroom - Crack the Classroom Code! Tinker MountainKaren Franklin • Alisa Segner • Carolyn Wheatfall

2:00pm

Empowering Learning with EDpuzzle and Google Classroom Buck MountainKathy Carr • Jennifer Lorentz Super Empowering Learning with Personalized Professional Development Roanoke HJJ Ferrell

3:15pm

Adventures in Coaching! Lessons Learned While Supporting a Priority School Shenandoah ARachael Toy Blended Learning and Technology Integration: There is a difference. Roanoke ELexia Learning • Jennifer Nelson Open Education Resources in Virginia #GoOpenVA MadisonBobby Keener Utilizing a Digital Daily 5 Approach during Your Reading Block Buck MountainSarah King • Erica Martin

4:30pm

Tech Activist: Superhero-in-Training Crystal BallroomKim Wilkens

8:00am

Opening Session & Keynote Crystal BallroomKeith Reeves • Eric Sheninger

9:30am

Snack Break TBA

9:45am

Digital Breakouts: Build your own, but look out...they are addictive! Harrison/TylerAlicia McGee • Doug Wickham Cyber Threat: How IT Leaders Secure School Networks MadisonEric Butash • Richard Quinones Permissions, Private Property, and Picnic Tables Pocahontas BTim Reger 2nd Annual VSTE Demo Slam Buck Mountain

11:00am

Infographics--Not Your Mother's Posterboard Crystal CMichelle Brummond • Clark Richardson Tips and Tricks: Navigating your Role as an ITRT Shenandoah BKim Brunson • Jessica Olsen • Darnita Woodhouse

12:00pm

Lunch Roanoke Foyer

1:30pm

One-To-One Math Classrooms Harrison/TylerFarica Erwin

3:00pm

VSTE Advocacy: Speaking Up For Ed Tech VSTE Central, Roanoke FoyerRod Carnill

4:00pm

Computer Science SOLs are coming..how do you plan to address student needs WashingtonPedro Hernandez • Jay Yampolsky Makers of Mastery in the Classroom Pocahontas AMike Dunavant • Amanda Kinsler Coding Counts in Elementary! Shenandoah FoyerNichole Thomas

5:00pm

Fun in the Exhibit Hall Roanoke Ballroom/Exhibit Hall

7:30am

Empowering Students Through Video Production Harrison/TylerKeith Baldwin • Karen Ott Breaking Out and Escaping from the Norms with Technology Crystal BChris Hunsicker • Matt Roadruck Deeper Learning Through Video Production Roanoke EBea Leiderman

8:30am

VSTE Vendor Hall Roanoke Ballroom/Exhibit Hall

8:45am

Cybersecurity Insights for You & Your Students Crystal ADarrell Andrews • Dr. Karen Kellison Digital Identity: Helping Educators and Administrators Protect Our Kids MadisonPam Mabry

9:00am

VSTE M&M Spotting Game Roanoke Ballroom/Exhibit Hall

9:45am

Snack Break TBA

10:00am

Classroom Design Trends Roanoke HEncore Colossal Coding Collaboration Adventures Across the Sixth Grade Curriculum. Roanoke EElizabeth Baun • nichole ward Virtual Reality in Education Shenandoah BSabrina Mayaan Google Expeditions - Transport your students to "virtually" anywhere! Shenandoah FoyerRod Carnill • Susie Grove

11:15am

Blending Leadership for Curriculum and Technology Roanoke EEmily Dillard • Dr. Elizabeth Hoover Explore a Virtual Classroom filled with Avatars! Roanoke FJanet Copenhaver • Dr. Pam Randall Hidden Google Goodness AppalachianPatrick Hausammann Ready, Set, Steal: 5 Places to get Ready-made Resources Buck MountainBryan Dulmage Using 20% Time Projects in the Middle/High School Classroom MadisonGail Winsor

12:15pm

Lunch Roanoke Foyer

1:15pm

Spotlight Session: VSTE Demo Slam Finals Plus Ignite Talks Crystal BallroomSamuel Wightman

2:15pm

Closing Session: Thanks Yous & Door Prizes Crystal Ballroom