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2018 VSTE Annual Conference

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Welcome to Virginia’s world famous Technology in Education conference. Whether you are a first-time attendee or a seasoned veteran you will find the conference full of information ready to take back to your school or workplace.

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Use this online schedule to get the most up-to-date information pertaining to session titles, descriptions, and room locations (and maps) for this year’s conference.

Patrick Hausammann

Clarke County Public Schools
Coach & Supervisor of Instructional Technology
Washington D.C. Metro Area

https://phausedu.com

Patrick Hausammann is a perpetual optimist and believer in the power of a #growthmindset to #failforward en route to creativity and innovation. He leads with empathy and believes in empowering others to accomplish their goals along the path to their individual greatness. Patrick is the founder of UnisonEDU.org, co-founder of #EdcampNSV, an ASCD Emerging Leader ('19) and is also certified as a G Suite for Edu Certified Innovator, Trainer, Educator I & II, Flipgrid SVA, Wakelet Ambassador, Common Sense Education Ambassador! He has first-hand experience with edtech for PD, co-teaching, and student instruction while working as Supervisor of Instructional Technology, tech coach, and consultant. Check out more at www.phausedu.com and @PHausEDU on Twitter.

Resources at: https://www.phausedu.com/resources

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9:00am EST

Registration Open Level 1 (Near Tower)

10:45am EST

A 'Swell' PBL 3B Classroom Clickbait - Tapping into Student Curiosity 4D Tech Buddies: Building Confidence and Community in Elementary Schools 3D Using Flipped & Self-Paced Small Groups to Increase Student Agency 3C VSTE Camp - Power Users 1D

11:45am EST

Lunch Level 1 (Outside of Exhibit Hall A)

12:45pm EST

Sunday Spotlight: Courage to Make Waves with Jennifer Orr Ballroom 3

2:00pm EST

How to Train the Time Crunched Teacher 5A Sink or Swim: Who Knew Littles Could be Wavemakers?! 4D “Why wipeout when you can shred” 3D

3:15pm EST

Hang Ten with Authentic Assessment in the Blended Classroom 4A Holy Sheet! Using Forms, Sheets, and Rubrics to Streamline Grading and Feedback 1B Surf the Cross Curricular Waves of the Open Classroom Ocean 3C Hot Topic Session - Power Users 1D

4:30pm EST

All The Things You Didn't Know Google Slides Could Do! 3D

8:00am EST

Opening General Session & Keynote Address Ballroom 3

9:45am EST

Techno-Safari: Hands-on Technologies that Will Engage Your Little Ones 4E

11:00am EST

Digital Equity Session 3C The Recipe for an Effective Digital Lesson 2B

12:00pm EST

Lunch Exhibit Hall A

1:00pm EST

21st Century Digital Presentation Alternatives 4D Student Choice Boards: Empower, Engage, Elate 2D The Top 5 Web Tools You’ve Never Heard Of 4B Student Driven Performance Based Assessments 1A

2:15pm EST

Creating a Surge of Innovation Within Your School/Classroom 2B Digital Citizenship for Social Media Savvy Students and Parents 4D Riding the Wave of Student Leadership Through Genius Bars 5D

3:30pm EST

Differentiation and Personalized Pathways for Elementary Learners 5C Passion Driven Learning 3D Surf's Up: Ride the Waves of FREE Resources 4D

7:30am EST

Hanging Ten with the K-5 VDOE Computer Science Standards 2C How to Hang Ten in PD: Deliver PD in a Blended and Personalized Format 4D One-to-One Math Classrooms 4C The Best Guided-Tour-Makin’ Personalized-Leaning-Promotin’, Technology-Integratin’ Presentation E-V-E-R! 5B

8:45am EST

Beyond Grades - Exploring Motivation Through the Gamification Lens 3B Making the 5 Cs Come Alive in an Elementary Makerspace 3D Periodic Table of Google Extensions 1A Staying afloat: Using Nearpod to keep engagement from sinking 5D

10:00am EST

Getting Started with Personalized Learning 4A READY, SET, DRAW! 1D Too Young for Coding? Nonsense! 4D

11:15am EST

Designing Authentic Learning Experiences Using Digital Tools and Resources 4A Making the 5 Cs Come Alive in an Elementary Makerspace 3D Managing Your Elementary Digital Classroom 5B Uncommon G Suite Uses & Tools for Student Greatness! 4C

12:15pm EST

Lunch Exhibit Hall A

1:15pm EST

Closing Session: Ignite Session / Demo Slam / Raffle Ballroom 3