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VSTE Annual Conference 2019

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Welcome to Virginia’s world famous Technology in Education conference. Using this tool to mark your personal scheduling preferences does not reserve a seat for marked sessions, nor does it register you for the conference. We do not plan to have paper programs available on site. If you would like a printed program, please print a personal copy prior to arriving at the conference.

George C Valletti III

Manassas Park City Schools
Instructional Technology Coach
Manassas Park VA

George III obtained his bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Slippery Rock University and his master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction from George Mason University. George is recognized as an experienced educator of 18 years, leader, instructional coach, program coordinator, and curriculum developer. Through authentic, innovative, and personalized teaching techniques the students and staff in Manassas Park City Schools have been actively engaged in the immersion of digital technologies and authentic project-based learning initiatives. George is also a husband, father, and camping enthusiast who enjoys quality time in the mountains of Virginia.

9:45am EST

Keep on the Track with Google Extensions Washington Lecture HallDenise Henry-Orndorff Let Students Lead the Way with Google Tours Crystal EKatie Moran

11:00am EST

An Intro to Student-Centered Coaching for Lead Teachers and School Leaders Crystal ATim Bakner Transforming the Learning, One Podcast at a Time! MonroeCaroline Doughty

12:00pm EST

Lunch Roanoke Foyer

2:00pm EST

Kid Talks Crystal/Roanoke Shared Foyer

2:15pm EST

Google Accessibility Extensions and Apps Shenandoah ACurtiss Strietelmeier • Greg Henderson How Do the Digital Lives of Our Students Impact Their Social Emotional Well-Being? Washington Lecture HallBarbara Huth Podcasts are the New Essays Buck Mountain ABKatie Fielding • William Watts

3:30pm EST

All Aboard: Portfolios & Personalized Learning! MonroeSarah Lennon Are You on the Right Track with Computer Science? Harrison/TylerFara Faust Google for Education Presents: What's New with Google Crystal EDanieta Morgan • Alayne Levine There's An App For That! Pocahontas AHeather Smith YouTeach Get Back On Track with Technology Mill MountainJason Hicks • Josh Reynolds

4:45pm EST

Can You Live Without These Add-ons and Extensions? We Think Not! WilsonTim Reger • Sara Voigt Gamification, Productivity, and Workflow Tools You Can Use Tomorrow! Roanoke GMichael Wesely • Jennifer Hodges Google Keep Kids On Track Crystal CMarnie Hawk • Megan Baird Your Must Have Apps and Resources Washington Lecture HallEmmanuelle Hill • Karen Garay

8:00am EST

Keynote - Winning Within Crystal Ballroom & Washington Lecture Hall (Overflow)Michael Bonner

9:45am EST

Get Your "APPS" in Gear! Washington Lecture HallDavid Campbell • Larry Burner Leadership in the Face of a Changing Ecosystem Roanoke GGene Osborn • Jamie Foreman The Promethean Express – An Interactive Journey Through Virginia Mill MountainChad Schnell • Promethean & Clinton Learning UsingChoice Boards to Augment Student Voice and Support Computer Science SOLs Roanoke FMeaghan Martin Beyond Coding - Engaging Learners with Computer Science Standards MonroeAnn Nash • Jessica Ciokan

11:00am EST

All Aboard the PAW Tech Squad Express Brush MountainLeslie Leisey • Sharron Wooden Librarians Can Help Tech Stay on Track Too! Crystal DRebecca Caldwell • Deb Haynie Off the Track: Getting Creative with Chromebooks Buck Mountain ABCatherine Breese On the Right Track to Maximum Engagement: Bringing Diverse Stories and Media to the Classroom Using eMediaVA Pocahontas ALindsey Horner PowerUser/Coach Me Too - Session 1 Tinker Mountain

12:00pm EST

Lunch Roanoke Foyer

1:00pm EST

Getting on Track: Moving Students from Digital Citizens to Digital Leaders Buck Mountain ABSheila Teri Ride in Coach or Conduct the Train: DigCit for the 21st Century Conductor Roanoke FDaniel Nemerow • William Watts Top Tech Tools to Help Your ELL's SOAR!!! Crystal CTheresa Koenig • Karen Garay Transforming the Learning, One Podcast at a Time! Brush MountainCaroline Doughty

2:15pm EST

Keep on Track: Measuring Student Success with Personalized Badges Crystal EDevon Stevens • Lucy Spencer Making the Cut: Video Editing Options for Blended Learning Videos Crystal DDaniel Vanover • Jesse Roberts

3:30pm EST

"DeRail" Traditional Professional Learning Crystal BAllison Garland • Matt Dunbar Choo Choo Choosing Board Games to Build CS Fundamentals Shenandoah BSharon Carino • Sarah Clements I Can Do That with a PDF?Using DocHub in in the Classroom. Roanoke ETeresa Howell Personalize Learning with Digital Task Cards Buck Mountain ABMelissa Bennett

4:30pm EST

Exhibit Hall Reception Roanoke Ballroom

8:00pm EST

Silent Disco Shenandoah B & Foyer

8:30am EST

Curation Station: Curating Information on the Web Using Wakelet Harrison/TylerChanda Greco • Richard Shockey K-2 (Can Too) Buck Mountain ABJesse Roberts • Daniel Vanover Podcasting in the Classroom: Learning to Listen and Create Crystal AAshley Dickson-Ellison • Jen Moyers

9:45am EST

Expand Your Network with Twitter Chats! Crystal DMargaret Sisler • Tamara Letter Keep Your Project, But Change the Track Crystal BDaniel Nemerow Keeping Your Day On Track: The Tools for a More Productive Life Mill MountainElizabeth Summers

11:00am EST

Classroom Hacks to Reduce Stress and Improve Productivity for New Classroom Teachers Roanoke EJalisa Logan It's Only Rock 'n Roll (But I Like It) WilsonAlan Quimby Making Your Mark: Leveraging Design Tools to Enhance Social Media Posts Crystal ASara Voigt • Ashley Dickson-Ellison Ride the Chromebook Train for the Littles Crystal BDebbie Walwer

12:00pm EST

Lunch Roanoke Foyer

1:00pm EST

Bring JOY to the Classroom with Passion Projects Washington Lecture HallTamara Letter I had no idea you could do that with Google Slides! Roanoke GMichael Wesely

2:15pm EST

Ignite Talks & World Famous Raffle (Game) Crystal Ballroom