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Welcome to the EdTech 2016 conference schedule. EdTech is organized by GRAETC, in cooperation with  VSTE.  

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Wednesday, March 9
 

8:30am EST

Breakfast
Wednesday March 9, 2016 8:30am - 9:00am EST
2nd Floor
  All Audiences

8:30am EST

Registration
Wednesday March 9, 2016 8:30am - 9:00am EST
Downstairs entrance off of Floyd Avenue 1000 Floyd Avenue, Richmond, VA 23220
  All Audiences

9:00am EST

Opening
Wednesday March 9, 2016 9:00am - 9:45am EST
1107
  All Audiences

9:45am EST

Transition Time/Vendor Visits
Wednesday March 9, 2016 9:45am - 10:00am EST
2nd Floor - Top of Stairs
  All Audiences

10:00am EST

Beyond Google Search
Limited Capacity seats available
Did you know you’re barely scratching the surface of Google search? It is time to look beyond your basic daily searches and start using this tool to its full potential. Learn to apply higher level thinking and adapt how you use Google, and you’ll stop wasting time typing in a term and wading through pages of results! This session will teach tricks anyone can use; all with real world applications that you can bring back to your classroom to revolutionize the way your students (and z-maybe even you!) find the answers you seek.
Speakers
avatar for Gillian Wilson

Gillian Wilson

Coordinator of Online Training and Resource Development, Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services

Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1102
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

10:00am EST

Creating All-in-One Lessons/Projects
Limited Capacity seats available
This intermediate/advanced session will allow you to create a hyperlinked, all-in-one capsule for student lessons or projects. You will build all the pieces needed for organization including directions, templates, a Google folder dropbox to collect student work and a student reflection survey. There will be a sample project to put together or come with your own idea for an authentic student project and you will leave ready to start with students.
Speakers
avatar for Dr. Ann Nash

Dr. Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1104
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

10:00am EST

Creating the Collaborative Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
Think about the last good professional discussion you had. As educators, we crave opportunities to have professional conversations and work in small groups to increase our skills and, ultimately, the achievement and engagement of our students. So why are we hesitant to design spaces and learning opportunities that offer those same experiences to our students? Redefining and redesigning your classroom culture can be scary, but research shows learning environments structured as collaborative spaces where students can brainstorm, work in small groups, and receive direct facilitation from the teacher can do wonders. Ready for a new way of thinking about your classroom? START HERE!
Speakers
avatar for Brooke Mangiaracina

Brooke Mangiaracina

Instructional Technology Public Schools, Henrico County Public Schools
Henrico County Public Schools ITRT
RL

Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:00am - 10:45am EST
2107
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

10:00am EST

Flip your Feedback: Online Formative Assessments with Instant Reteaching
Limited Capacity seats available
No longer will students need to wait days or weeks for feedback on assessments while you spend hours grading. Provide immediate results for students along with instant reteaching opportunities through Google Forms. Learn how to create forms that assess student understanding and provide reteaching opportunities through embedded video and images, along with formatting the response locations based on student answers. If time allows we’ll explore add-ons which will allow you to grade responses and send the results to students and parents (with email addresses) or through Google Classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Susannah Bishop

Susannah Bishop

Technology Coach, Hopewell City Public Schools

Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1105
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

10:00am EST

Flipping the Elementary Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
Flipping an elementary classroom can seem almost impossible. We have flipped a 3rd grade class and had great success. The best part is no work is required outside of the class for students.
Speakers
avatar for Jim Covais
avatar for Katy Pruden

Katy Pruden

3rd Grade Teacher, Henrico County Public School

Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1201
  Concurrent Session, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

10:00am EST

Good, Better, Best - Moving Past Tech for Tech’s Sake
Limited Capacity seats available
Do you see technology being used for the sake of using technology? Do you see technology being used as a “babysitter?” Do you see Interactive whiteboards used as a glorified dry-erase board? Join us as we discuss technology integration dilemmas and how to make small tweaks to move lessons to the next level by focusing on content and good teaching! Activities, rubrics and resources will be shared.
Speakers
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Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:00am - 10:45am EST
2100
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

10:00am EST

Make Your PBL Shine with Chromebooks
Limited Capacity seats available
Let Chromebooks be your tool to “buff” up your projects and make them SHINE! In this session, participants will explore and consider Google Apps for Education and other blended learning platforms, applications, and experiences that can enhance the PBL process and products. Join us in leveraging technology tools to support 21st Century teaching and learning on your PBL journey.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Michaels

Laura Michaels

Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Laura Michaels has been an educator for 38 years & just retired from CCPS this Spring. She has been part of the technology department at Chesterfield County Public Schools since 1998 as a Technology Integrator. She is actively involved with PBL in CCPS as a capacity builder... Read More →
avatar for Barbara Rutherford

Barbara Rutherford

Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Barbara Rutherford has been in education for 29 years, teaching K-12 music in NY for 9 years, K-5 music at M. Christian Elem. (CCPS) for 10 years, and working as an Instructional Technology Integrator for the past 10 years. In her spare time, Barbara is a piano / guitar teacher... Read More →

Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:00am - 10:45am EST
2104
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

10:00am EST

Making Entrepreneurial Thinking Visible
Limited Capacity seats available
The ability to use effectuation as a means of facilitating entrepreneurial thinking allows students to build on their strengths, develop relationships with mentors, and design solutions to problems that they deem important. Henley Middle School has a successful Entrepreneurship program, and educators Lisa Boyce and Adam Kuchta will share how facilitating problem-solving through the use of STEAM and Maker-based learning activities has led to the increased success of the class.
Speakers
avatar for Lisa Boyce

Lisa Boyce

CTE Teacher, Albemarle County Public Schools
Entrepreneurship/CTE teacher for Albemarle County Public Schools and former science/ tech teacher for local private school. Passionate about empowering students, creating relevance, and building skills that may lead to further career exploration. Follow our adventures at @lboyce2... Read More →

Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:00am - 10:45am EST
1100
  Concurrent Session, STEAM, STEM

10:00am EST

The Future of PD! Take Control with Social Media
Limited Capacity seats available
Building relationships and connections with experts, teachers, administrators and others around the world is an effective way to discover new ideas, enhance student learning, & reflect on what we do in schools. Time, location, and budgets are often challenges for educators in expanding their knowledge base. Building a Personal and Professional Learning Network (PLN) on social media is a great way to overcome these barriers while still gaining inspiration from amazing experts and resources. Participants will explore opportunities and resources available for educators using a variety of social media platforms and create a plan for themselves and their staff to connect and grow professionally. We will share how we helped our teachers become more Connected Educators by hosting successful Twitter Parties across our district. In addition, we will share what we have learned while hosting #NoVAedChat (our weekly educational twitter chat), #TechCoachBC (monthly book club for Tech Coaches) and resources we love! There will be cookies!
Speakers
avatar for Margaret Sisler

Margaret Sisler

SBTS/Tech Coach, Fairfax County Public Schools
School-Based Technology Specialist, Fairfax County Public Schools
avatar for Sam B Wightman

Sam B Wightman

Fairfax County Public Schools

Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:00am - 10:45am EST
2201
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific, Professional Development

10:45am EST

Transition Time/Vendor Visits
Wednesday March 9, 2016 10:45am - 11:00am EST
2nd Floor - Top of Stairs
  All Audiences

11:00am EST

Become a Far-Sighted Teacher with Nearpod
Limited Capacity seats available
Frustrated with lack of participation in class and less-than-stellar test scores? Become a far-sighted teacher and let Nearpod show you the big picture of what is actually going in your classroom. Nearpod can help engage your students, collect formative assessment data in real time, and use that data to easily differentiate content for your students.
Speakers
JR

Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1100
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

11:00am EST

Creating Adaptive Learning Environments Using Student Response Tools
Limited Capacity seats available
Allow students to reach beyond just raising their hand and engage them by using the active response tools, Kahoot and Plickers. These easy to use tools allow all students to anonymously participate with peers during a lesson and recieve immediate feedback. Teachers can view student results to guide instruction and planning. Kahoot and Plickers are free and work well with all devices.
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Seger

Wendy Seger

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Creating Adaptive Learning Environments Using Student Response Tools pptx
Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1102
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

11:00am EST

Gettin' real with real-time assessment tools
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you ready to learn how to utilize highly engaging assessment tools in effort to make your world easier in todays' data driven world? Learn how to use and create assessments that are done in real-time (live) that provide you with instantaneous feedback while motivating and enhancing your student's performance with the use of technology. This training will be hands on so that you are able identify the adaptive methods while experiencing differentiation first hand with the use of a various devices including: laptops, desktops, phones and iPads.
Speakers
avatar for William Waller

William Waller

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools
I serve as an Instructional Designer in Chesterfield County Public Schools and am passionate about classroom technology integration...
avatar for Sarah Webster

Sarah Webster

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Richmond City Public Schools
Hello! I am an ITRT (Instructional Technology Resource Teacher) for Richmond City Public Schools in Richmond, Virginia. I am a Nearpod PioNear and Certified Educator and Certified Trainer, Certified BrainPOP Educator, Seesaw Ambassador, Class Dojo Mentor, and Google Certified Educator... Read More →

Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1105
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

11:00am EST

Google Cultural Institute and Google Cardboard (VR) for the Classroom K-12
Limited Capacity seats available
Google Cultural Institute, explores cultural treasures in extraordinary detail, from hidden gems to masterpieces. Participants will learn about Google Cardboard and experience the world of virtual reality. Google Cultural Institute and Google Cardboard make what was once impossible not only possible, but a fact in the 21st century classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Robin L. Edwards

Robin L. Edwards

Instructional Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools
I have been in the field of education for thirty-seven years both as a special education teacher and as a technology integrator. I am a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University. My interests outside of technology are creating stained glass art, landscape painting and spending quality... Read More →

Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1201
  Concurrent Session, Fine and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Not content specific, Science, Social Studies, STEM

11:00am EST

On the Road towards Deeper Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
Deeper Learning is the core vision behind our use of instructional technology in Goochland County. We will show examples of what this looks like with our 1:1 program with iPads. Our program is successful not because of the devices we now give students, but instead because we are intentional in the types of learning opportunities we're affording students.
Speakers
avatar for John G Hendron

John G Hendron

Director of Innovation & Strategy, Goochland County Schools
John Hendron is Director of Innovation & Strategy for Goochland County Public Schools by day. John's professional interests are in innovative instruction: constructionism, 1:1 technology, and deeper learning. My lifelong passions include music and creative pursuits with computers... Read More →

OntheRoad EdTech2016 pdf
Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EST
2100
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

11:00am EST

Stop and Think: Digital Media Literacy for Secondary Students
Limited Capacity seats available
In today’s world, we are exposed to various forms of media and marketing from every direction, and nowhere is this bombardment more pronounced than on the internet. As our students begin to explore the vast digital landscape in front of them, they will inevitably encounter digital media that has been created with the direct purpose of influencing their attitudes, beliefs, behaviors, and knowledge base. In order to make effective decisions, our students must be able to stop and think and analyze and evaluate this media. One way for students to practice these skills is to create digital media themselves and to analyze these products in the context of marketing strategies and techniques, bias, and emotional appeal. This session will present the need for “digital media literacy” amongst our students and propose various lessons and units in which students develop digital media literacy awareness by creating their own media with distinct goals and purposes.
Speakers
avatar for William A. Berry

William A. Berry

Middle School Instructional Technology Specialist, St. Catherine\'s School
"My work habit aint no habit. I do it on purpose. I push myself to the limit so my talent will surface." Digital Media Literacy Presentation - http://tinyurl.com/edtechmedialit

Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EST
2104
  Concurrent Session, Language Arts, Social Studies, STEM

11:00am EST

Student-Led Genius Bar
Limited Capacity seats available
If you've ever been in an Apple Store, you know that it's not the typical help desk with parts everywhere. It's a place where customers get lessons on their devices. Implementing a student-led genius bar provides student leadership opportunities, while challenging them with a real-world experience. This presentation provides those interested in facilitating a student led genius bar with ideas and materials to get structure started.
Speakers
avatar for David Grossman

David Grossman

Director of Technology, St. Michaels Episcopal School
avatar for Emily Roberts

Emily Roberts

Innovative Learning Coach, HCPS Department of Innovative Learning

Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EST
2107
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

11:00am EST

The Art of Digital Storytelling
Limited Capacity seats available
An introduction to digital storytelling and how it enriches your student's understanding of complex, multi-layered texts, helps them dissect literary concepts such as conflict, text features and organization, characterization, vocabulary, and imagery, and helps them fine tune their own creative storytelling abilities.
Speakers
avatar for Christine Guise

Christine Guise

English 6 Teacher, John Rolfe Middle School
I teach 6th grade English and I love my job. It is my mission to help my students use their creativity and imagination to bridge the gap between reading, writing, and learning. I am always looking for new and innovative ways to make my student's journeys an adventure. I look forward... Read More →
avatar for Carrie Hood

Carrie Hood

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Digital Story Telling pdf
Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EST
1104
  Concurrent Session, Language Arts, Not content specific

11:00am EST

The In Class Flip: Transform Student Learning From the Inside Out
Limited Capacity seats available
It's time to flip your classroom upside down! For those of you who believe that the traditional flipped classroom would never work for your students, think again! Flipped learning doesn't have to start outside of the classroom. In fact, you can reach your students exactly where they are using the in-class flipped method. Explore the best technology tools for screencasting, learning management, and assessment that will help you get started. Learn how to smoothly incorporate the in-flip method into every area of your daily lesson including, direct instruction, small group collaboration, assessment, remediation, and feedback. Don't wait to start this exciting journey. Transform your classroom by maximizing instructional time, increasing student engagement, and raising student achievement from the beginning to the end of each class!
Speakers
avatar for Sommer Jones

Sommer Jones

Dean of Student Experience, Hopewell City Public Schools

Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:00am - 11:45am EST
2201
  Concurrent Session, Fine and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Not content specific, Science, Social Studies, STEM

11:45am EST

Lunch
Wednesday March 9, 2016 11:45am - 12:45pm EST
1st & 2nd Floor Common Areas
  All Audiences

12:15pm EST

Musical Performance
You are in for a treat... .Come check out our musical entertainment, Henrico County Pep Band!  
Wednesday March 9, 2016 12:15pm - 12:45pm EST
1107
  All Audiences

12:45pm EST

Transition Time/Vendor Visits
Wednesday March 9, 2016 12:45pm - 1:00pm EST
2nd Floor - Top of Stairs
  All Audiences

1:00pm EST

'Becoming a Connected Educator: Building your own Personal Learning Network'
Limited Capacity seats available
This hands-on session overviews a variety of strategies and online resources to
assist faculty needing to stay current in their teaching discipline. Social media tools are targeted, but many additional assets are explored. Personal devices are strongly encouraged in order to maximize the workshop experience.
Speakers
avatar for Mark Choman

Mark Choman

Professor, Luzerne County Community College

MarkChoman EdTechConf 03 2016 pdf
Wednesday March 9, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
1201
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

1:00pm EST

App-Smashing to Create Resources and Demonstrate Learning Goals
Limited Capacity seats available
Are you looking for a way to share interactive content with your teachers or give your students more engaging ways to share what they have learned? Try smashing some of your favorite apps together to meet your goals! Give your students the power to apply what they’ve learned by creating something, making it awesome, and sharing that awesomeness with App-Smashing! Learn about the basics of App-Smashing and which apps work well together. We’ll give examples of what the finished projects look like and demonstrate App-Smashing during the session.
Speakers
avatar for Natalie Waller

Natalie Waller

Instructional Specialist - K-5 Math, Richmond Public Schools
STEM girl. Google Certified Educator. Everyone is a MATH person! Passionate about equity and urban education. I ❤ Canva - Fired up for Desmos, Adobe, Quizlet, and Seesaw!
avatar for William Waller

William Waller

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools
I serve as an Instructional Designer in Chesterfield County Public Schools and am passionate about classroom technology integration...

Wednesday March 9, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
2107
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

1:00pm EST

Backchannel and TodaysMeet
Limited Capacity seats available
During this presentation, teachers will learn how to integrate backchannels, specifically TodaysMeet, into their classroom in order to engage all of their students in meaningful discussions. TodaysMeet and other backchannels helps teachers differentiate for their students by providing an opportunity for participation without verbal speaking.
Speakers
avatar for Teresa A Cole

Teresa A Cole

Other, Quioccasin

Wednesday March 9, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
1100
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

1:00pm EST

Bring JOY to the Classroom with Passion Projects
Limited Capacity seats available
Come experience JOY! Learn how to engage learners in their passions while creating opportunities to share JOY with others, all integrated with state-mandated standards. You don't want to miss this session!
Speakers
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 9, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
1102
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

1:00pm EST

Going Green in the Classroom: Green Screen Projects for Any Age
Limited Capacity seats available
Ever wonder how you can manage a Green Screen project with only one device? We will show how you too can create amazing green screen projects using only one device and basic materials found in every school. Take a behind the scenes look into the making of a green screen project in a first grade classroom. Explore the planning and implementation necessary to have a successful experience using Green Screen by DoInk, along with a few extras, and look at the best ways to share your project with parents and your school.
Speakers
avatar for Susannah Bishop

Susannah Bishop

Technology Coach, Hopewell City Public Schools
SG

Wednesday March 9, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
1105
  Concurrent Session, Fine and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, STEM

1:00pm EST

Ozo-Indians & Pilgrims Travel Through a Colonial Village
Limited Capacity seats available
Bring history and storytelling alive through the adaptation of a traditional Jamestown project using Ozobots (coding). Novice teachers and students enjoyed kid-friendly activities while improving their problem solving skills. Throughout this project they expanded their knowledge of coding through a variety of learning opportunities.

Speakers
avatar for Andrea Dorsey

Andrea Dorsey

Instructional Technology Integrator, Powhatan County Public Schools
avatar for Stephanie J. Willis

Stephanie J. Willis

Librarian, Powhatan County Public Schools
I began teaching 5th grade Language Arts and Social Studies at Pocahontas Middle School twelve years ago. I am currently the librarian and have been for the past five years. Always trying new things, this year I am focusing on the use of technology (code.org/turtle art/ozobots/littlebits/OSMO... Read More →

Ozobots Indians & Pilgrims Presentation pdf
Ozobots Indians & Pilgrims Project Outline pdf
Ozobots Indians & Pilgrims Project Student Handout pdf
ozobot ozocode pocket guide pdf
Ozobot Tips pdf
Ozobot Lesson 1 No 1 Activity Sheet pdf
Wednesday March 9, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
2100
  Concurrent Session, Language Arts, Social Studies, STEM

1:00pm EST

Professional Development Now
Limited Capacity seats available
Learn how to leverage social media and digital content to develop your own personal learning when and where you want it. Learn how to find it, organize it and share it with colleagues and your PLN. Learn how to get the most out of your digital learning network.
Speakers
avatar for David Ellena

David Ellena

Principal, Tomahawk Creek Middle School
I am the Principal of Tomahawk Creek Middle School in Chesterfield County, VA. I love to talk about new technologies and apps that I can share with my teachers and staff. We are a 1to 1 Chrome lol division.

Wednesday March 9, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
2104
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

1:00pm EST

The 3C’s: Code, Create, Think Critically
Limited Capacity seats available
The 3C’s: Code, Create, Think Critically. Join us as we share our approach to creating learning opportunities that are standards based, utilize coding, 3D printing, input output devices and other creativity tools. Be ready to participate and experience some of these opportunities. There will be hands on opportunities so BYOD is encouraged but not required.
Speakers
avatar for Matt Caratachea

Matt Caratachea

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Jim Covais
avatar for Jon Wirsing

Jon Wirsing

Education Specialist - Innovative Learning, HCPS

Wednesday March 9, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
1104
  Concurrent Session, Fine and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Not content specific, Science, Social Studies, STEM

1:00pm EST

Travel Through a Lit Trip
Limited Capacity seats available
Engage in real-world travel through literature using Google Tour Builder. Create adaptive learning experiences as students follow the journey of a character(s) in literature that provides a deeper level of learning as they read.
Speakers
avatar for Cathy Maher

Cathy Maher

Instructional Designer

Wednesday March 9, 2016 1:00pm - 1:45pm EST
2201
  Concurrent Session, Fine and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies

1:45pm EST

Vendor Visits
Wednesday March 9, 2016 1:45pm - 2:15pm EST
2nd Floor - Top of Stairs
  All Audiences

2:15pm EST

#Optoutside with Google Cardboard
Limited Capacity seats available
#Optoutside to take your students out of the classroom, outside, or halfway across the world. Virtual Reality provides an opportunity for students to experience walking New York, displaced children in war torn countries, or the deep ocean and animals facing extinction. Students get to experience places, people and the world in a new way.
Speakers
avatar for Carrie Hood

Carrie Hood

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday March 9, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
1100
  Concurrent Session, Fine and Performing Arts, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, STEM

2:15pm EST

Add It Up
Limited Capacity seats available
From mailings to mind maps, Google Drive add ons allow teachers to work effectively and efficiently. Sheets, Docs, and Forms all allow add ons which can be used to enhance the their capabilities. Add ons are useful for creating auto-graded tests and quizzes, graphs, and mind maps, merging multiple spreadsheets, voice typing, and more. We'll explore add ons for to help with classroom and administrative logistics as well as add ons that students can use.
Speakers
JR
AA

Wednesday March 9, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
1102
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

2:15pm EST

Cool Tools for Quick Formative Assessment
Limited Capacity seats available
Data-driven Instruction doesn't always have to mean "give a big test, create a complicated mastery chart, and then devise a detailed remediation plan." Sometimes it can mean, "find out quickly and easily what the student comprehend and make your instruction flexible enough to adapt right then and there." This is the goal of Cool Tools for Quick Formative Assessment - using Nearpod, Kahoot!, Socrative, and more!
Speakers
avatar for Doug Saunders

Doug Saunders

Innovative Learning Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Terri Vernon

Terri Vernon

Innovative Learning Coach, Varina High School/Henrico County Public Schools
I' m the Innovative Learning Coach at Varina High School in Henrico County, VA. I'm excited about Innovative Instruction, Deeper Learning, Educational Technology, STEAM, culturally-relevant pedagogy, Oxford commas, and working with students to empower them to take control of their... Read More →

Wednesday March 9, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
1105
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

2:15pm EST

Elementary Students as Creators and Communicators with Seesaw
Limited Capacity seats available
Empower your students to become creators, communicators, curators, and more through the use of Seesaw (web and app based). This easy to use “student-driven digital portfolio” enables students to share their learning with teachers, classmates, and their families without many of the limitations of typical free tech tools. Join us as we share
- our journey in having students document, reflect on, and share their learning with Seesaw
- effective integration ideas for the elementary classroom
- a parent perspective on Seesaw as a school-home communication tool
Speakers
AD
avatar for Jamie Mullenaux

Jamie Mullenaux

ITRT, Hanover County Public Schools

Wednesday March 9, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
1201
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

2:15pm EST

Flipping Out Over EDpuzzle (using EdPuzzle to Flip the Classroom)
Limited Capacity seats available
Transform your class by using Edpuzzle to flip the classroom. EDpuzzle is an easy way to engage students with video presentations that allow you to track their understanding.Come learn how to create content and track student progress as you flip your classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Amelia Buchanan

Amelia Buchanan

Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools
avatar for Elizabeth T. Stoker

Elizabeth T. Stoker

Middle School Science Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools

Wednesday March 9, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
2201
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

2:15pm EST

Leveraging Technology in the NON-1:1 Computing Classroom
Limited Capacity seats available
There are a wealth of resources available for classrooms with 1:1 computing environments. What about classrooms that do not have as much easy access to tech tools? In this presentation, I will share a variety of ways that I integrate technology effectively into my own non-1:1 classroom. I will also discuss ways that other teachers can infuse technology more seamlessly into their classrooms as well.
Speakers
avatar for Laura Michaels

Laura Michaels

Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Laura Michaels has been an educator for 38 years & just retired from CCPS this Spring. She has been part of the technology department at Chesterfield County Public Schools since 1998 as a Technology Integrator. She is actively involved with PBL in CCPS as a capacity builder... Read More →
avatar for Kelsey Pacer

Kelsey Pacer

Virtual Professional Learning Support Specialist, Chesterfield County Public Schools
Virtual Professional Learning Support Specialist @CCPS

Wednesday March 9, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
2100
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

2:15pm EST

Managing Culture, Managing Change
Limited Capacity seats available
Goochland Middle School’s 1:1 iPad program is in its second year and the culture in the building is visibly changing. In this session, the presenters will share how the instructional technology coach, the principal, and assistant principal, have worked together to lead the school through its digital revolution. School leadership has provided essential tools along with ongoing support and personalized professional learning opportunities for teachers. Join us to find out how TPACK and SAMR, Schoology, GAFE, and open-ended apps are changing the attitudes and habits of learners of all ages, transforming the school community to provide a robust digital learning environment for all of its members.
Speakers
avatar for Bea Leiderman

Bea Leiderman

Instructional Technology Innovation Specialist, Prince Edward County Public Schools
Bea is a former teacher and instructional technology coach. She specializes in helping teachers plan hands-on activities and open-ended creative projects.
JR

Jennifer Rucker

PrincipalGoochland Middle Schools

Wednesday March 9, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
2104
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

2:15pm EST

Personalize Instruction with Blended Learning
Limited Capacity seats available
Working with small groups can have its challenges! Incorporating Blended Learning Stations is an excellent way to differentiate and challenge your students at their learning level. Come join us in this session to explore blended learning and how we are using it at Ferry Farm Elementary to engage our students.
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Abigail Martinez

Assistant Principal, Stafford County Public Schools
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Sarah Schroeder

Reading Specialist, Stafford County Public Schools
CS

Wednesday March 9, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
2107
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific

2:15pm EST

Student Engagement: What are we even talking about?
Limited Capacity seats available
Teachers are constantly told that the goal of quality instruction is high levels of student engagement. The question begs to be answered: what IS student engagement exactly? This session will provide several theoretical frameworks for understanding engagement, and will focus on classroom and building-level strategies that can use educational technology to leverage high student engaged learning based on current pedagogical knowledge. It aims to both answer the "why" and "how" in relation to this important construct.
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Drew Baker

Specialist- Professional Learning and Leadership, Henrico County Public Schools
Talk to me about anything related to professional learning, the Career- Ladder, teacher-leadership, national board certification, or educational psychology!

Wednesday March 9, 2016 2:15pm - 3:00pm EST
1104
  Concurrent Session, Not content specific
 
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