2018 VSTE Annual Conference

Sand, Surf and Sheets?? - Google Sheets That Is! 10:45am - 11:45am

PD for 700 Teachers on the first day of Summer Vacation? Yes, yo... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

CANCELLED - Surfing in a Hurricane: Top Tech Hacks That Will Kee... 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Helping Social Science Grommets "trim the wave" 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hanging 10 with PL: Tips for Riding the Personalized Learning Wa... 10:45am - 11:45am

Tubular Students Charging towards the Impact Zone through Video... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Holy Sheet! Using Forms, Sheets, and Rubrics to Streamline Gradi... 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Advanced Google Searching 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Taking Leaps in Literacy: Apps to Help Struggling Readers 10:45am - 11:45am

I’m Right, You’re Wrong! Civil Debate in the Classroom 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Robots Come Alive Through the Art of Storytelling 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Tech Throwdown 4:30pm - 5:30pm

VSTE Camp - Power Users 10:45am - 11:45am

VSTE Camp - Round 2 - Power Users 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hot Topic Session - Power Users 3:15pm - 4:15pm

VSTE Chopped 2.0 - Power Users 4:30pm - 5:30pm

I USED to Hate to Write 10:45am - 11:45am

What's New With Google? 2:00pm - 3:00pm

SWAY Cool Reading 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Protecting your children with Cisco Umbrella- the smartest way t... 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Why have students only consume when they can create? Creative us... 10:45am - 11:45am

Why teach ALL kids to code? 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Coding and Robotics for Early Elementary Age Learners 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Student Voices: 2018 International Robotics Team Champions from... 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Content Creation Calibration for Blended Learning 10:45am - 11:45am

Use gamification to engage reluctant writers! 2:00pm - 3:00pm

DIY VR: Surfing the Virtual Wave 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Robots Come Alive Through the Art of Storytelling 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Fostering Creativity through Video-Based Projects 10:45am - 11:45am

Riding Waves of Innovation: Harnessing Engagement with Blended L... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Using Desmos to make Math more Interactive 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Getting Started with 1:1 and Blended Learning! 10:45am - 11:45am

Keeping Students Safer with Cisco Meraki 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Google Arts & Culture: Using Inquiry to Connect Cultures 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Riding the Wave of Technology-Based Assessments in Science 4:30pm - 5:30pm

A 'Swell' PBL 10:45am - 11:45am

Your Digital Wave Riding Vehicle - eMediaVA 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bringing 3D Modeling and Printing Into the Humanities Classroom 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Exploring the World Without Barriers: Using Virtual Reality Reso... 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Using Flipped & Self-Paced Small Groups to Increase Student Agen... 10:45am - 11:45am

MAKERing it Fun 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Surf the Cross Curricular Waves of the Open Classroom Ocean 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Combing for Hidden Treasures in Google Slides 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Tech Buddies: Building Confidence and Community in Elementary Sc... 10:45am - 11:45am

“Why wipeout when you can shred” 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Practical Inquiry Model Revisited: Developing Deeper Underst... 3:15pm - 4:15pm

All The Things You Didn't Know Google Slides Could Do! 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Deep Diving into Online Databases: Building Empathy in Our Stude... 10:45am - 11:45am

Microsoft Intune vs Microsoft SCCM: Why are we fighting? 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Hang Ten with Authentic Assessment in the Blended Classroom 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Moving to Digital Literacy: Embedding Digital Tools and Multimod... 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Simplistic Answers Muddle Reality 10:45am - 11:45am

Moving from Boogie Boarding to Shredding the Big Waves: Using In... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Helping ELLs shred the Daily 5 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Tempered-Glass Foundations: Early Literacy with iPads 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Get Stoked - Catch the Wave with Google HyperDrawings 10:45am - 11:45am

Decoding the Computer Science SOLs 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Azure First Steps - Put the "done" in Redundant Infrastructure 3:15pm - 4:15pm

15 Google Add-ons To Save Your Life 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Classroom Clickbait - Tapping into Student Curiosity 10:45am - 11:45am

Sink or Swim: Who Knew Littles Could be Wavemakers?! 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Moving from Vision to Implementation 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Surfing the Digital Wave Without Wiping Out 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Coding the World: An Introduction to Coding for Girls 10:45am - 11:45am

Increasing Student Engagment using Mobile Devices 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Creating Behavior Plans/Goal Trackers with Google Forms 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Imagine Academy + Industry Certifications = Unlocked Possibiliti... 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Ozo's New Job 10:45am - 11:45am

How to Train the Time Crunched Teacher 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Standards-Based Assessment 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Spheros Can Dance! 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Learn how 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6) improves the productivity in the Cl... 10:45am - 11:45am

Video Gaming: The Next High School Sport? 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Creating Digital Citizens that act and model in ways that are sa... 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Get Stoked - Catch the Wave with Google HyperDrawings 4:30pm - 5:30pm

AR/VR and the Future of Education 10:45am - 11:45am

Eye for Design: Creating Infographics to Increase Student Engage... 2:00pm - 3:00pm

The Next Great Director is using an iPhone 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Discovery Education and More Oh My! 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Show Off Learning Through Video 10:45am - 11:45am

Critical and Creative Thinking in the Blended Learning Classroom 2:00pm - 3:00pm

It's so easy being green 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Riding the Literacy Wave with Book Creator 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Sunday Spotlight: Courage to Make Waves with Jennifer Orr 12:45pm - 1:45pm

Twitter 101 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Learning Through "Osmo"sis 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Kid Talks Showcase 1:45pm - 3:15pm

Coding Across the Curriculum 3:15pm - 4:15pm

VSTE Trivia Night 8:00pm - 9:30pm

Registration Open 9:00am - 5:00pm

Lunch 11:45am - 12:45pm

VSTE Board Meeting 9:00am - 12:00pm

VSTE VE PLN General Assembly Meeting 2:00pm - 3:00pm

VSTE Central: Lunch with David French 12:45pm - 1:45pm

VSTE Central: Meet the Board 1:45pm - 3:15pm

VSTE Central: Meet the Board 3:15pm - 4:45pm

Coding with BrainPOP 9:45am - 11:45am

Student Driven Performance Based Assessments 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Coding + The 5C’s + Problem Solving = Scratch and Scratch Jr. Te... 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Three Apps and an iPad for Littles 9:45am - 11:45am

Make and Take: Digital Breakouts 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Removing Barriers to Learning: Finding Tools to Reach All Studen... 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Embed PD for 21st Century Teachers into Your Master Schedule 9:45am - 11:45am

Coding with CS First 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Surfing Through Cause and Effect in Nonfiction Text with Ozobots 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Flipped Out over Flipgrid! 9:45am - 11:45am

Are your schools protected? 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Be the Most Tubular Teacher with Tinkercad 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Have It Your Way: Personalizing your Professional Development 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Keeping students safe with G Suite and Machine Learning 9:45am - 10:45am

Encouraging Productive Struggle (Middle Grades) 11:00am - 12:00pm

Encouraging Productive Struggle (Elementary) 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Google for Education Presents: Make Work Rule! 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Making Waves With Word Study 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Using Read2Grasp to Increase Reading Comprehension 9:45am - 10:45am

The Recipe for an Effective Digital Lesson 11:00am - 12:00pm

Breakout with OneNote! 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Creating a Surge of Innovation Within Your School/Classroom 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Swell Student Engagement with a Microsoft Breakout 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Sneaking in Computer Science Standards in the Elementary Classro... 9:45am - 10:45am

Future of Learning: Promethean’s Digital Wave of Immersive Learn... 11:00am - 12:00pm

Future Learning with Tried and True Tech 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Creating a Community of Digital Citizens 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Future of Learning: Promethean’s Digital Wave of Immersive Learn... 3:30pm - 4:30pm

TeachersFirst Tech Tools Smackdown 9:45am - 10:45am

Project Based Learning for Language and Content Acquisition Thro... 11:00am - 12:00pm

Student Choice Boards: Empower, Engage, Elate 1:00pm - 2:00pm

How many times do I have to give the directions?! Oh, just once-... 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Using BreakoutEDU to Engage Students in Critical Thinking and Pr... 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Safely Surfing the Digital Wave: Cyber Security Basics 9:45am - 10:45am

Keeping Students Safer with Cisco Meraki 11:00am - 12:00pm

Surf into Blended Learning in the K-3 Classroom 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Amp up Your Game with ClassCraft 2:15pm - 3:15pm

The Power of The ISTE Standards for Educators 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Commonwealth Cascades - Free MSCI Digital Resources 9:45am - 10:45am

Coding with a Purpose 11:00am - 12:00pm

VDOE - Blended-learning to the Rescue! 1:00pm - 2:00pm

VDOE - VDOE Initiatives Panel 2:15pm - 3:15pm

VDOE - Virtual Virginia Blended Offerings (a HS focus) 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Using Technology Tools to Teach Students to Identify, Challenge,... 9:45am - 10:45am

Digital Equity Session 11:00am - 12:00pm

The Power of Student Voice, the Power of Flipgrid 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Google Earth - Way more than looking at your house! 2:15pm - 3:15pm

ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT, LET’S EXPLORE NEW GOOGLE SITES 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Should makerspaces in community-based organizations, schools and... 9:45am - 10:45am

Diving Deep with Assistive Technology for Reading and Writing 11:00am - 12:00pm

Sail into your Future with SeeSaw 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Digital Storytelling in the Primary Classroom with Wixie 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Passion Driven Learning 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Integrated Physical Security: Prevention Not Just Evidence 9:45am - 10:45am

From Ripples to Waves-The Impact of Technology in Student Center... 11:00am - 12:00pm

Becoming a Connected Educator Made Easy 1:00pm - 2:00pm

I have 6 iPads, Now What? 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Save Yourself Some Time: QR Codes and Attendance Tracking 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Top Considerations for Implementing SSO to Strengthen Technology... 9:45am - 10:45am

Beyond Access — Accelerating Student Agency and Achievement 11:00am - 12:00pm

The Top 5 Web Tools You’ve Never Heard Of 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Infusing Infographics Into Instruction 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Surfing Anytime, Anywhere 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Using Technology to Teach Problem Solving Skills in Math 9:45am - 10:45am

Collaborative Classroom with Office 365 11:00am - 12:00pm

Instructional Strategies Supporting Inquiry-based Learning - Dis... 1:00pm - 2:00pm

The Art of Inquiry in Science Classrooms - Discovery Education i... 2:15pm - 3:15pm

The Art of Inquiry in Science Classrooms - Bring it Home - Disco... 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hey Sage, Get Off the Stage! Enhance your student-centered learn... 9:45am - 10:45am

Be the Most Tubular Teacher with Tinkercad 11:00am - 12:00pm

21st Century Digital Presentation Alternatives 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Digital Citizenship for Social Media Savvy Students and Parents 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Surf's Up: Ride the Waves of FREE Resources 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Techno-Safari: Hands-on Technologies that Will Engage Your Littl... 9:45am - 10:45am

Give students the "Gift of Gab" with Podcasting 11:00am - 12:00pm

Get Amped for Assessments with Media Arts 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Eye for Design: Creating Infographics to Increase Student Engage... 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Building Relationships Stronger Than Sandcastles 3:30pm - 4:30pm

KLIP Workgroup Meeting 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Geometry, Technology & Me 9:45am - 10:45am

Blend your Instruction: Easy Steps to Get Started 1:00pm - 2:00pm

CyberSecurity in K12: Strategies Looking ahead 2:15pm - 3:15pm

STEAM Lessons with OK Go! 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Breaking out: An escape room experience 9:45am - 10:45am

Breaking out: An escape room experience 11:00am - 12:00pm

Google Arts and Culture - More Than a Pretty Picture! 1:00pm - 2:00pm

How to grow your Computer Science program with a CS Club and CSH... 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Harness the Power of the Waves with Padlet, FlipGrid, GSuite and... 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Apple Playground: Tools for Teaching and Learning 9:45am - 10:45am

Apple Playground: Tools for Teaching and Learning 11:00am - 12:00pm

Apple Playground: Tools for Teaching and Learning 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Apple Technical Briefing 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Differentiation and Personalized Pathways for Elementary Learner... 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Level Up Your LMS! 9:45am - 10:45am

Spark 101 11:00am - 12:00pm

Bridging the language in mathematics 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Riding the Wave of Student Leadership Through Genius Bars 2:15pm - 3:15pm

Safely Searching the Digital Wave 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Opening General Session & Keynote Address 8:00am - 9:30am

Ride the Tech-Wave to Better Student Engagement 9:45am - 10:45am

Oculus Rift Virtual Reality tour of the Grand Canyon 11:00am - 12:00pm

Build Your Network and Learn About Twitter Chats! 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Be Less Surfer and More Wave 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Reboot Your Lessons with Robots 11:00am - 12:00pm

Balloon Cars, Fidget Spinners, STEAM, and how I turned my classr... 1:00pm - 2:00pm

VESIS Annual Meeting 10:00am - 2:00pm

VSTE Silent Disco 8:00pm - 11:00pm

Exhibits 9:30am - 6:00pm

Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Exhibit Hall Reception 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Registration Open 7:00am - 5:00pm

VSTE Central: Meet the Board 9:45am - 10:45am

Common Sense Media Kiosk 10:00am - 5:00pm

VSTE Central: Outreach Committee Meet and Greet 11:00am - 12:00pm

VSTE Central: Online PD from VDOE 2:15pm - 3:15pm

VSTE Central: Education Committee 4:00pm - 5:00pm

The Future is Now with Augmented Reality 7:30am - 8:30am

Periodic Table of Google Extensions 8:45am - 9:45am

Leveraging Technology to Improve Your Leadership 10:00am - 11:00am

Finding the Balance: Creating a Secure Digital Environment While... 11:15am - 12:15pm

QR Codes and Task Cards/Digital Feedback 7:30am - 8:30am

Class VR - Making Virtual Learning a Reality in the Classroom 8:45am - 9:45am

Point BreakoutEdu: Designing Breakout or Escape Room Challenges... 10:00am - 11:00am

Khan Academy: Not Just Math Videos Anymore 11:15am - 12:15pm

Surf the Future Learner's Wave of Learning 7:30am - 8:30am

Swimming with STEM through Children's Literature 8:45am - 9:45am

Surf Your Own Adventure with Google Sites! 10:00am - 11:00am

Relationships Matter 11:15am - 12:15pm

Simple Google Tips & Tricks that will keep you from a Wipeout 7:30am - 8:30am

Learning to Swim: Building a Student Tech Team with a Laptop Len... 8:45am - 9:45am

READY, SET, DRAW! 10:00am - 11:00am

Making a Splash with Cyber Security for Kids 11:15am - 12:15pm

Surfing Through PowerPoint for More Than Just Slideshows 7:30am - 8:30am

TeachersFirst Tech Tools Smackdown 8:45am - 9:45am

Filewave V-33 10:00am - 11:00am

The Techy and the Brain 11:15am - 12:15pm

Ride the Mixed Reality Wave to Create the Future! 7:30am - 8:30am

Building a Community of Readers 8:45am - 9:45am

Trending Tools for School Leaders 10:00am - 11:00am

Navigating the Next Level of Google MyMaps 11:15am - 12:15pm

Hanging Ten with the K-5 VDOE Computer Science Standards 7:30am - 8:30am

Surfing for FREE Resources, Lessons, and MORE is just finding th... 8:45am - 9:45am

Surfing for FREE Resources, Lessons, and MORE is just finding th... 10:00am - 11:00am

Empowering Teacher Effectiveness: Lexia Learning’s 3 Step Approa... 11:15am - 12:15pm

Swimming in Paper? Surf into a Paperless Classroom! 7:30am - 8:30am

Digital Lifeguards: Web Safety & Digital Citizenship Surfing Les... 8:45am - 9:45am

TeleEducation --Enhanicing the Homebound Setting with Digital To... 10:00am - 11:00am

Using Google Sites to deliver Rad Virtual PD 11:15am - 12:15pm

Going 1:1 is not about student devices 7:30am - 8:30am

Give students the "Gift of Gab" with Podcasting 8:45am - 9:45am

Adaptive Learning Activities in Office365 10:00am - 11:00am

Making Your Mark: Leveraging Design Tools to Enhance Social Medi... 11:15am - 12:15pm

VDOE - Update on K-12 Computer Science 7:30am - 8:30am

Beyond Grades - Exploring Motivation Through the Gamification Le... 8:45am - 9:45am

Teaching Kids to Code Using PBS KIDS ScratchJr – Preparing Our S... 10:00am - 11:00am

VDOE - #GoOpenVA and the New Virginia OER Platform 11:15am - 12:15pm

Make it your own! Design your own district VSTE conference! 7:30am - 8:30am

Techstravaganza! Raising your PD Game on a Budget 8:45am - 9:45am

Hyped Up on Hyperdocs! (and Other Tools for Collaboration) 10:00am - 11:00am

TransFORM Your Lesson Plans with Google Forms! 11:15am - 12:15pm

Making the 5 Cs Come Alive in an Elementary Makerspace 8:45am - 9:45am

Math of the Mountains: Finding the Math (and Science) in Nature 10:00am - 11:00am

Making the 5 Cs Come Alive in an Elementary Makerspace 11:15am - 12:15pm

Jump in the Podcast Pool! The water is fine! 8:45am - 9:45am

Getting Started with Personalized Learning 10:00am - 11:00am

Designing Authentic Learning Experiences Using Digital Tools and... 11:15am - 12:15pm

From Doggy-Paddling to Riding the Swell 7:30am - 8:30am

Using Scratch w/ High School Students 8:45am - 9:45am

Implementing 5C's through a Learning Management System 10:00am - 11:00am

Making Waves with Tech Bytes 11:15am - 12:15pm

One-to-One Math Classrooms 7:30am - 8:30am

Getting SMART 8:45am - 9:45am

Microsoft 365 Licensing Bundles for Education 10:00am - 11:00am

Uncommon G Suite Uses & Tools for Student Greatness! 11:15am - 12:15pm

How to Hang Ten in PD: Deliver PD in a Blended and Personalized... 7:30am - 8:30am

Game Show for EdTech Enthusiasts: 22 Secrets to Success 8:45am - 9:45am

Too Young for Coding? Nonsense! 10:00am - 11:00am

FLASHES OF FORMATIVES TO FIRE UP LEARNING! 11:15am - 12:15pm

10 Things to do When the Wi-Fi goes Wonky 7:30am - 8:30am

Let Students Lead the Way with Google Tours 8:45am - 9:45am

Leveraging Technology to Support Mindfulness in the Classroom 10:00am - 11:00am

Dive into Personalized Learning with Google Forms & HyperDocs 11:15am - 12:15pm

Digital Presentation Tools 7:30am - 8:30am

The "Do Re Mi's " of Computer Science. 8:45am - 9:45am

Using Personalized Learning Structures to Support Literacy 10:00am - 11:00am

Coding + The 5C’s + Problem Solving = Scratch and Scratch Jr. Te... 11:15am - 12:15pm

The Best Guided-Tour-Makin’ Personalized-Leaning-Promotin’, Tech... 7:30am - 8:30am

Future Learning with Tried and True Tech 8:45am - 9:45am

Reimagine Your Learning Space 10:00am - 11:00am

Managing Your Elementary Digital Classroom 11:15am - 12:15pm

Riding the Techno Wave with Digital Natives 7:30am - 8:30am

Changing Current – Working with Reluctant Staff 8:45am - 9:45am

“Hang 10” Tips for Developing a Schoolwide Culture of Self-Refle... 10:00am - 11:00am

How Google Saved us from Drowning! Creating a PD Platform with G... 11:15am - 12:15pm

Video Games: Distraction or Teaching Tool? 7:30am - 8:30am

Staying afloat: Using Nearpod to keep engagement from sinking 8:45am - 9:45am

Hang Ten with DESMOS! Surfing the Digital Wave and Acing Math SO... 10:00am - 11:00am

Warm-Up to Number Sense and Reasoning Skills 11:15am - 12:15pm

Closing Session: Ignite Session / Demo Slam / Raffle 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Getting The Big Picture: Photography For Teaching and Learning 7:30am - 8:30am

Get Your Primary Learners Buzzing with Bee-Bots 8:45am - 9:45am

Exhibits 8:00am - 1:00pm

Lunch 12:15pm - 1:15pm

Registration Open 7:00am - 12:00pm