EDTech RVA 2023: Full Schedule

8:00am EST

Registration and Networking

Keynote starts at 9:00! Arrive anytime after 8:00 to check-in, grab a light breakfast, and network with colleagues.

Wednesday March 8, 2023 8:00am - 8:30am EST

All

8:30am EST

Opening Session with Special Guest Speaker Chuck Moss

We will kick off the morning with our welcome, need-to-know info, and an inspiring opening message from Chuck Moss!

Wednesday March 8, 2023 8:30am - 9:00am EST
Mission Control

All

9:00am EST

Opening Keynote with the Deep Run Robotics Team

Wednesday March 8, 2023 9:00am - 9:45am EST
Mission Control

All

10:15am EST

CodeVA is Your Computer Science WingmXn....Our FREE PD and Resources Help You Soar!

We love Tech Educators! ITRT, ITS, ITC and everyone working to help teachers integrate computer science and technology into their lessons and practice. You are very special humans. Join me to learn more about our free curriculum resources, year-round educator programs, grant funded opportunities, stipend-based participation and our faculty apprentice program! Computer Science is for ALL.

Presenters

Kristin Hott

Engagement Strategist - Educator Programs, CodeVA

As Engagement Strategist for CodeVA's Professional Learning department, I connect with Virginia educators, school administration and regional Hub partners to support meaningful participation in computer science integration professional learning experiences. CodeVA's mission is to... Read More →

Wednesday March 8, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Mars

All (K-12)

10:15am EST

Innovating with STEM Across the Curriculum

In our middle school Innovation Lab, we connect STEM with any content area, developing student-centered, hands-on lessons that support the curriculum and standards. From scale models and propeller cars to robotics and the X-games, we get students excited, engaged, collaborating, and learning as they learn about figurative language, proportions, the industrial revolution, ecosystems, and more.

Specific Audience: Grades 3-8

Presenters

Donia Spott

STEM Coach, Powhatan County Public Schools

Teaching middle school science has been my passion for 30 years. A 1993 graduate of VCU, I went back a few years ago and received my Ph.D in Curriculum, Culture, and Change in 2021. I also love to train Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, practice hot yoga, chase my grandson, Henry, and read...in... Read More →

Innovation Lab EdTechRVA 2023 pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Satellite Room

All (K-12)

10:15am EST

Video Presentations of Student Learning

How can you use videos to ignite student learning? Research shows that teenagers spend an average of 3 or more hours a day watching videos online! Let's capture that interest and transfer it to the classroom! This session will explore practical ways that you can use student-created videos to demonstrate their learning in the classroom.

Specific Audience: Grades 3-12

Presenters

Laura van Bylandt

Henrico County Public Schools

EdTech2023 Video for Student Learning pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Venus

All (K-12)

10:15am EST

What Are the Differences Between the Computer Science & Digital Learning Integration SOLs?

This session will ensure participants understand the differences between the Computer Science (CS) and Digital Learning Integration (DLI) Standards of Learning. The presentation will provide educators with a lesson example that addresse CS and DLI SOLs as well as define the instructional practice of integration and provide an examples of CS and DLi integration.

Presenters

Calypso Gilstrap

Associate Director of the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation, Virginia Department of Education

2023 EdTtechRVA CS and DLI pptx

Wednesday March 8, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Mercury

All (K-12)

10:15am EST

Let's Get Back to the Future with Indi

Speed into the future with Indi! This session will focus on integrating computer science standards into the primary grades. You will be introduced to Sphero’s newest programming robot Indi. Indi utilizes color tiles on the floor in order to communicate instructions about what to do and where to go. You will leave this session with ideas for getting started and making content connections with Indi.

Specific Audience: K-2

Presenters

Krystle Demas

Instructional Technology Coach, Goochland County Public Schools

Let's Get Back to the Future with Indi pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Neptune

Elementary (K-5)

10:15am EST

Tech-Enhanced Small Group Stations

From Google Slides to Lumio, come get ideas for how you can enhance small group stations with technology. We will talk about best practices for small groups and how technology can help students learn independently.

Presenters

Franny Aida

Ed Tech Integrator, Richmond Public Schools

Tech Enhanced Small Group Stations (1) pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Jupiter

Elementary (K-5)

10:15am EST

Challenge-Based Learning: Providing Student Ownership of Learning Through Content Based Challenges that Drive Competition and Engagement

This session will focus on how to make the switch from direct instruction to challenges that empower students to create solutions for the real world. There will be opportunities to learn about high and low tech challenges that engage students while teaching content and all of the 6 Cs!

Presenters

Brice Fritts

Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools

Amanda Kinsler

Innovative Learning Coach, Henrico County Public Schools

Challenge Based Learning Experiences pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Saturn

Secondary (6-12)

10:15am EST

Move Beyond Sit and Get: Station Rotations in the Secondary Classroom

Station rotations aren't just for the elementary classroom. Differentiate, challenge, assess, and gather data simultaneously in a format that engages students. You will leave this session with a repository of tools to use in stations as well as content specific examples that you can begin adapting tomorrow. You will also learn behavior management tips to ensure your class runs smoothly.

Specific Audience: Grades 6-8

Presenters

Aliya Headley

ITC, Hanover County Public Schools

Melissa Larimer

Instructional Technology Resource Teacher, Hanover County Public Schools

Move Beyond Sit and Get pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Mission Control

Secondary (6-12)

10:15am EST

STOP: Motion for Assessments

Want to try stop motion animations to assess your students? Stop Motion is a great way to really 'see' what your students know and understand. Come to this interactive session to get resources for student design and implementation of a stop motion project/activity.

Presenters

Kristen Bentzen

Powhatan High School

Samantha Martin

Administrator/ Coordinator/ Director, Powhatan County Public Schools

Wednesday March 8, 2023 10:15am - 11:00am EST
Uranus

Secondary (6-12)

11:15am EST

Engage Your Community with Student-Created Podcasts

Creative Podcast is a great way to integrate standards while also engaging students. Spark student interest and create bridges between your school and the adults who live in our community.

Presenters

Lauren Berk

Teacher, Chesterfield County Schools

Sonya Smith

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Schools

I spent over 20 years as a classroom teacher in both public and private elementary and middle schools, integrating technology projects into lessons. In 2020 I became an Instructional Designer. I love supporting, coaching and co-teaching with teachers in their classroom!

Podcasting by Berk and Smith pdf

For EdTech attendees Podcasting by Berk and Smith pptx

Wednesday March 8, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Mercury

All (K-12)

11:15am EST

Let Us ASSIST YOU with Assistive Tech!

As Tech Coaches and ITRTs, we are expected to be masters of anything with the word "tech" in it; Assistive Technology is one such specialized area. Join an Ed Tech Integrator and a SPED Teacher to demystify the relationship between Assistive Tech and Ed Tech. During this session, we will highlight extensions and built-in tools to increase your confidence in supporting your teachers!

Presenters

Arianna Trickey

Educational Technology Integrator, Richmond Public Schools

Arianna Trickey, M.T., M.Ed., is an Educational Technology Integrator for the Richmond Public Schools District. She holds a B.A. in History, an M.T. in Elementary Education, and an M.Ed. from the University of Virginia. After graduating, Arianna moved to Richmond, VA, where she taught... Read More →

Elizabeth Wait

Special Education Teacher, Richmond Public Schools

I'm a high school special education teacher in Richmond Public Schools who loves integrating technology into my lessons and making spreadsheets. I previously taught Biology in self-contained and inclusion classrooms and now I provide academic support to students with disabilities... Read More →

Let Us ASSIST YOU with Assistive Tech Cover pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Uranus

All (K-12)

11:15am EST

Using Video in the Classroom - Engaging Your Students' Creativity

Want to engage your students and tap into their creative side? Using video is a way to make this happen! In this session we will take a look at the research and the "why" behind using video in the classroom. We will also share the planning behind video creation, a variety of different projects you can tailor to your own content and use with students, and tips for creating video.

Presenters

Mara Lambert

ITRT, Hanover County Public Schools

Ashley Unger

ITRT, Hanover County Public Schools

EdTech 2023 Link for Video in the Classroom png

Wednesday March 8, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Satellite Room

All (K-12)

11:15am EST

K-5 Infusing Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence (CoSAI) in Teaching and Learning

Employers are looking for a workforce knowledgeable in CoSAI. Our K-5 schedule does not have a separate class period for STEM & Computer Science. Schools are already overwhelmed with STEM integration. AI tools are everywhere, and our students must know how and when to use AI tools. In this session, we will discuss how technology coaches and teachers can infuse CoSAI in teaching and learning.

Presenters

Dr. Paula Leach

Director, ITTIP at Longwood University

Dr. Leach is the Director at the Institute for Teaching through Technology and Innovative Practices (ITTIP) at Longwood University in Farmville, VA, an educational outreach of Longwood that helps teachers incorporate technology into the classroom and disseminates research-based best... Read More →

Dr. Manorama Talaiver

Cogent Cause, Cogent Cause (STEM CS and AI)

Mano has worked in K-12 and higher education for the past 36 years. Her focus has been STEM learning, computing, and computational thinking, particularly in teacher professional development. As ISTE faculty in Artificial Intelligence, Verizon Mobile Learning, and Malaysian Digital... Read More →

Infusing computer science and artificial intelligence in K 5 classroomsFINAL pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Mission Control

Elementary (K-5)

11:15am EST

Sphero BOLTing Through "Space Stations"

Are you ready to venture through Space? Our space obstacle course that is. We will learn how to integrate the use of Sphero Bolts through a variety of station exercises. We will explore how to program Sphero Bolts to perform different tasks centered on elementary LA and elementary/middle block coding. To top it off, we will test our programming skills to rocket through our space obstacle course.

Presenters

Anajai Peterson

ITRT, Petersburg City Public Schools

Elizabeth Layne

ITRT, Petersburg City Public Schools

I am currently an ITRT for Petersburg City Public Schools serving Lakemont ES and Walnut Hill ES. I also have experience as a secondary math teacher and STEM teacher.

Sphero BOLTing Through Space Stations pdf

Space Stations Robotics Stations pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Jupiter

Elementary (K-5)

11:15am EST

Learning Powered by STEAM and Design Thinking

Join this session for a hands-on experience stretching your creative mind and exploring the impact of STEAM and design thinking in the classroom.

We will:
* explore the key principles of STEAM and design thinking models,
* ideate how to incorporate these principles for authentic, engaging, and interdisciplinary learning experiences, and
* contribute to a growing list of ideas for STEAM experiences

Specific Audience: Grades 6-8

Presenters

Dr. Ann Nash

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools

Learning Powered by Design Thinking (presentation link) pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Saturn

Secondary (6-12)

11:15am EST

Leveraging Makerspaces for Experiential Learning and Practical Professional Development

The maker movement is an abstract social movement that encourages engaged learning through digital and analog tools, and the space in which the activities occur is called makerspaces. This presentation explains how makerspaces offer professional development opportunities for authentic and engaged learning in the context of multilingual education.

Presenters

Dr. Matt Caratachea

Coordinator of Technology, Integration & Innovation, Goochland County Public Schools

Dr. Moe Greene

Wednesday March 8, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Mars

Secondary (6-12)

11:15am EST

Structures for Designing Super Stations

In this session, participants will explore a structured system for designing stations. This is shown through the lens of science, but can be used in any content and provides a consistent procedure for class flow and planning ease. Participants will walk away with a template for creating their own structured stations.

Presenters

Amber Rhoda

Middle School Science Teacher

Set Station Rotations pptx

Wednesday March 8, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Venus

Secondary (6-12)

11:15am EST

Virtually Changing Our Reality

Come explore how Virtual Reality (VR) headsets can take students on new adventures and how teachers can create learning experiences to provide novel and unique learning experiences.

Presenters

Samantha Martin

Administrator/ Coordinator/ Director, Powhatan County Public Schools

Becky Brown

Classroom Teacher, Powhatan County Public Schools

I am a sixth-grade English teacher at Powhatan Middle School and a National Board Certified Teacher. I first learned about ways to incorporate Virtual Reality into my lessons during an EdTech Conference a few years ago. I immediately returned from the conference and asked my colleague... Read More →

NEW Ed Tech RVA March 2023 VR Presentation pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 11:15am - 12:00pm EST
Neptune

Secondary (6-12)

12:15pm EST

Lunch

Wednesday March 8, 2023 12:15pm - 12:45pm EST
Mission Control

All

12:45pm EST

Ignite Sessions

Join your fellow educators to learn what works best in today's classroom including ideas, apps, solutions, gadgets, and pedagogy. Each presenter will have a maximum of 5 minutes to share their knowledge with the crowd as we hoot, holler, and encourage. In the end, one person will be awarded the highly coveted EdTechRVA Ignite Champion and win a free registration to next year's conference.

Chrome Extension Extravaganza Presentation

Presenters

Promethean

Regional Director, Promethean

Promethean is a global leader in interactive displays for education and the workplace. Discover what solution works best for your needs.

Shayla Rexrode

Director Partner Success, Discovery Edu

Christian Avalos

Discovery Education

Franny Aida

Ed Tech Integrator, Richmond Public Schools

Meredith Howard

Lauren Greenberg

3rd Grade, Henrico County Public Schools,

Molly-Armine Holston

Education Consultant, Promethean

Molly-Armine Holston is an Education Consultant at Promethean serving Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Sciences with a minor in Special Education from James Madison University. In addition, she holds... Read More →

Calypso Gilstrap

Associate Director of the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation, Virginia Department of Education

Diana Brandon

Leah Schwartz

4th Grade, Henrico County Public Schools,

2023 EdTechRVA Ignite GoOpenVA pptx

AIDA Ed Tech IGNITE 2023 pptx

Diana Brandon EdTechRVA 2023 pptx

Discovery Education IGNITE March 8 EdTechRVA pdf

Google Templates pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 12:45pm - 1:30pm EST
Mission Control

All

1:45pm EST

Explore a "Syzygy" of Tech Tools for Newcomers and Beyond

Come explore a syzygy of tech tools used with newcomers and beyond: Canva, Nearpod, & Google Extensions. These celestial apps aid in scaffolding UP! and maintaining content integrity. Whether your own teacher techie style is at white dwarf or supernova, these tools are for all. We won’t get stuck in a black hole and aim to spend time collaborating & creating.

Target Audience: Grades 3-8

Presenters

Monica Starkweather

District ESL Teacher, New Kent County Public Schools

Explore a “syzygy” of tech tools ... SHARE pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Jupiter

All (K-12)

1:45pm EST

Gamification: To Innovate Engagement and Beyond

There has been a lot of buzz about gamification. MyClassGame is a program that will take gamification in your classroom lightyears ahead. In my session we will discuss how to move your student’s engagement beyond by using game elements to motivate students. You will walk out with a basic knowledge of a gaming system called MyClassGame.

Presenters

Adam Vedomske

9th Grade English Teacher, Prince George County Public Schools

Gamification To Innovate Engagement and Beyond Link PDF pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Mercury

All (K-12)

1:45pm EST

Google Arts and Culture - A Magnificent Medium for Teaching and Learning

Google Arts and Culture allows learners to explore a wide variety of museums, artworks, and interactive activities. Teachers can save time and increase engagement with ready-made lessons or use GA&C's offerings to create their own lessons and activities. This session will provide an overview of the platform, share lesson ideas, and allow for brainstorming time.

Slide deck

Presenters

Kelsey Pacer

Virtual Professional Learning Support Specialist, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Virtual Professional Learning Support Specialist @CCPS

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Neptune

All (K-12)

1:45pm EST

Google My Maps: BEYOND the Classroom

Help students travel BEYOND the classroom with Google My Maps- an accessible tool that allows students to engage in and design interactive and immersive learning experiences! As humanities teachers, we'll speak about our experience using this application, but it can be adapted in a wide variety of ways. Join us to learn how to use Google My Maps in your classroom and gain ready-to-use resources.

Presenters

Rachel Jacobsen

Kristen Mistler

Teacher, Goochland HS

Google My Maps BEYOND the Classroom Slideshow pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Mission Control

All (K-12)

1:45pm EST

Moving Toward a Computer Science Ready School

Together, CodeVA and Amazon Future Engineer are collaborating to make Virginia schools CS Ready! This program takes an adaptive learning approach by focusing on a unique computer science pathway and implementation for each school/division. In this session, you’ll gain a more complete understanding of what a CS Ready school looks like and how you can take the next steps to get started today!

Target Audience: Grades K-8

Presenters

Jessica Lawson

CS Ready Program Specialist, CodeVA

EdTechRVA-CS Ready 2023: Moving Toward a CS Ready Schoolhttps://bit.ly/EdTechRVACSReadyJessica joined CodeVA in August 2022 after 15 years as a Virginia educator, technology teacher, and ITRT. She earned her B.A. in Sociology and her certification in PK-6 Education plus a Gifted endorsement... Read More →

EdTechRVA CS Ready 2023 Moving Toward a Computer Science Ready School pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Satellite Room

All (K-12)

1:45pm EST

Reading Process and Social Emotional Learning through Microsoft Teams

Do you want more time interacting with students and less time assessing students? Let Microsoft Teams help in your classroom. Learn about the built-in free software on Microsoft Teams that improves reading & teaches fluency. Teams also teaches social emotional learning skills which are needed to develop safe, healthy, and just communities.

Presenters

Justin Ball

5th Grade, Henrico County Public Schools,

Becky Lucas

5th Grade Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools

EdTechRVA 2023 pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Saturn

All (K-12)

1:45pm EST

Transforming Student Engagement

"Provide an uncommon experience for your students, and they will reward you with an uncommon effort and attitude." -Dave Burgess

In the past few years educators have discovered the importance of student engagement. Come learn ways to spark a passion for learning in our students by blending classroom transformation techniques with digital tools to create an "uncommon experience" in your classroom!

Presenters

Sara Seigla

Elementary Technology Coach, Hanover County Public Schools

I am an Elementary ITC in Hanover County, VA. I serve two schools: Pole Green Elementary and Rural Point Elementary!

Transforming Student Engagement pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Uranus

Elementary (K-5)

1:45pm EST

Enhancing Instruction with Google Suite

Learn how to use Google Docs, Slides, and Sheets for student assignments, interactive activities, and auto-grading work!

Presenters

Jennifer Armstrong

Biology Teacher, Powhatan High School

Enhancing Instruction with Google Suite pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Venus

Secondary (6-12)

1:45pm EST

Minion Madness

Unfamiliar with Nearpod? Want to explore the hype? This session will include an interactive Nearpod that guides attendees through a lesson and highlights a variety of the interactive features that make students and educators alike, fall in love with Nearpod! During this session, attendees will play the role of a Minion Geneticist to help Gru and Dr. Nefario create the perfect Minion Family. Come have fun and explore Nearpod with us!

Target Audience: Grades 6-8

Presenters

Stephanie Miller

Candace Duncan

Wednesday March 8, 2023 1:45pm - 2:30pm EST
Mars

Secondary (6-12)

2:45pm EST

Designing Restorative Classrooms: 15 Simple Strategies using Tech, Nature, and Moments to Enhance Wellbeing, Engagement, and Learning

“Prison” is the most common word used by students to describe classrooms & schools. Classrooms should be restorative for students and teachers, but most are not designed this way. This session will share strategies that embrace technologies, nature, and experiences to empower educators to thoughtfully design restorative classrooms for improved wellbeing, engagement and learning in schools.

Presenters

Jon Gregori

Innovation Specialist, Henrico County Public Schools

Innovation Specialist with Henrico County Public Schools

Jessica Allen

Designing Restorative Classrooms EdTechRVA Session Materials pdf

EdTechRVA 2023 Designing Restorative Classrooms pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Mission Control

All (K-12)

2:45pm EST

Escape Beyond your Everyday Lesson!

Unlock student engagement beyond the daily norm with an escape room experience! Come see how a music teacher blended digital and hands-on activities to provide students with an interactive experience that showcased their learning. Learn how to create an out of this world experience with your planning process to do the same while you play with some fun resources to land your students’ attention.

Presenters

Elizabeth Layne

ITRT, Petersburg City Public Schools

I am currently an ITRT for Petersburg City Public Schools serving Lakemont ES and Walnut Hill ES. I also have experience as a secondary math teacher and STEM teacher.

Johna Vazquez

ITRT, Petersburg City Public Schools

#geek #HokieGirl #weird #frogkisser not a gigger#techie using tech since sophomore yr in HS printing programs on magnetic tape in labs at VCU#highlyqualified educator seeking new horizons in #innovation and discovery for grade school learners

Escape Beyond your Everyday Lesson pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Satellite Room

All (K-12)

2:45pm EST

Gamification Across Curriculum

Gamification is the practice of creating games that engage students while covering content. Come see how you can use technology turn any lesson or unit into digital and nondigital games! Students learn content while also learning to take turns and take risks. This session will provide ideas and resources that can be adapted and used in any grade level and across content areas.

Target Audience: Grades 3-12

Presenters

Samm Wilkinson

Instructional Designer at Bailey Bridge Middle School, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Samm (she/her) is an Instructional Designer with a background in English, Social Studies, and Theatre. She has taught every grade, K-12, in some capacity or another. Her favorite thing about being an Instructional Designer is working with teachers to create fun, engaging, and meaningful... Read More →

Erin Woodby

Instructional Coach, CARVER COLLEGE AND CAREER ACADEMY (CHESTERFIELD CO PBLC SCHS)

I have 19 years as an educator. The first 16 years I taught Earth and Environmental Science at both a traditional and alternative school environment. During the most recent three years I have been working as an Instructional Designer, supporting an alternative high school. I love... Read More →

Gamification Across Curriculum PD pptx

Gamification Planning Document docx

Helpstar Or Erin xlsx

Wednesday March 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Saturn

All (K-12)

2:45pm EST

L.I.F.T - Raising Test Scores - Comprehensive Review Students WANT To Do!

"You want students to study, but they don’t know how. You want them to feel more confident with the material, test smarter, believe in themselves, reduce anxiety.
What if there was something you could provide that would provide students an intrinsic desire to succeed? This activity is the one thing you want from them, providing them the one thing they need?
A L.I.F.T. solves that problem."

Target Audience: Grades 3-8

Presenters

Jimmy Milcarek

Dean of Students, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Huge advocate of working smarter, not harder!

Eliza Milcarek

Teacher and Incoming ILC, Henrico County Public Schools

What is a L.I.F.T. pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Mars

All (K-12)

2:45pm EST

VDOE's Instructional Tech Update

The VDOE calls it an ITRT but what does that mean? Spend this session reviewing a list of job titles, the Standards of Quality related to ITRT staffing, the upcoming revision of VDOE's technology plan, and research/current trends related to coaching. Using current research, the presenter will help participants to create clear guiding principles to guide the work of ITRTs.

Presenters

Calypso Gilstrap

Associate Director of the Office of Educational Technology and Classroom Innovation, Virginia Department of Education

2023 EdTechRVA ITRT Update pptx

Wednesday March 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Uranus

All (K-12)

2:45pm EST

Google Slides Hacks to Set Routines

Do you struggle to have students work independently without interrupting small group instruction? I’m here to present you with easy hacks that are centered around google slides to promote self sufficiency. These will be easily implemented strategies to make the most out of your independent work time!

Presenters

Savannah Hodges

Second Grade Teacher, Hopewell City Public Schools

I am a graduate from VCU with a masters in Elementary Education! I spent my first teaching placement in Chesterfield and sense then I have been teaching for 2 years in Hopewell City Public schools.

EdTech RVA 2023 pptx

Wednesday March 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Jupiter

Elementary (K-5)

2:45pm EST

Mission Possible - Tackling Integration with Teamwork and Tech

Challenge your class to reach for the stars. Walk away with ready to go ideas and some resources to help integrate technology into student experiences that build the 5 Cs. Teachers from grades 3-5 will highlight their favorite collaborations.

Target Audience: Grades 3-5

Presenters

Eliza Gemmill

Jennifer Eastwood

5th Grade Teacher, Randolph Elementary School

I'm THAT teacher who...- you can hear down the hall, with your door closed, even above all your own students talking.- feels confident in navigating (pretty much) all things Google- learned basic coding skills from a student, and is on a (never ending) journey to learn more!- frequently... Read More →

Shelliotte Lawson

Katie Hadd

4th, Goochland

Jennifer Gates

5th grade teacher, Goochland County Public Schools

Mission Possible Link to Slides and Resources pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Venus

Elementary (K-5)

2:45pm EST

6-12 Infusing Computer Science and Artifiical Intelligence (CoSAI) in Teaching and Learning

AI tools are everywhere, and our students must know how and when to use AI tools. Recent introduction of ChatGPT has created concerns among the secondary teachers about plagiarism. In this session, we will discuss how technology coaches and teachers can infuse CoSAI in teaching and learning. We will share Five Bid Ideas of AI to explain how CoSAI can be integrated in all content.

Presenters

Dr. Manorama Talaiver

Cogent Cause, Cogent Cause (STEM CS and AI)

Dr. Paula Leach

Director, ITTIP at Longwood University

EdTechRVALeachTalaiverSecondary pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Mercury

Secondary (6-12)

2:45pm EST

Take Creativity into Orbit with VR

Looking for an “out of this world” way to spark your students’ creativity? Join us for a hands-on session to learn how students can not only experience in VR, but also design and create to demonstrate their learning. We will share how Goochland High School has utilized a class set of the Meta Quest 2 to extend learning in all content areas and ability levels to increase access to this technology.

Presenters

Dr. Matt Caratachea

Coordinator of Technology, Integration & Innovation, Goochland County Public Schools

Catherine Richards

Instructional Technology Coach, Goochland County Public Schools

Take Creativity into Orbit with VR Catherine Richards and Matt Caratachea pdf

Wednesday March 8, 2023 2:45pm - 3:30pm EST
Neptune

Secondary (6-12)