EdTechRVA2018: Full Schedule

Hosted by The Greater Richmond Area Education Technology Consortium (GRAETC). Educators in the Greater-Richmond Area, passionately supporting connected learning.

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10:00am EST

Span the Globe with Google My Maps

Empower your class with the tools to soar around the world and take learning adventures using the G Suite applications Forms, Sheets and Google My Maps.

Speakers

Chance Harding

Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Wednesday March 7, 2018 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Room 1201 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

10:00am EST

Unusual Thinking: Teaching Vocabulary Using Meaningful, Novel Activities

This presentation presents participants with new, surprising ways to teach vocabulary. Rooted in Robert Marzano's six steps to vocabulary acquisition, this educational experience takes participants way off the map to show them how they can teach vocabulary in ways that are new and exciting, both for them and their students.

Speakers

Josh Greesonbach

Instructional Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Wednesday March 7, 2018 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Room 2104 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

11:00am EST

Make Google Docs and Forms Work for You (Creating Templates)

If you need to create a standard file or template for use on a regular basis, this session is for you! Learn how to create, use, and share a template in Google Docs, as well as merge information collected in a Google Form into a usable file or emailed notification. Google Sheets add-ons discussed include formMule and Form Publisher.

Presentation available online at: https://goo.gl/7HgcgY

Speakers

Shelley Burnside

Math Teacher, Hanover County Public Schools

I've been teaching various Math courses at Atlee High School for 19 years after a brief stint of 3 years St. Margaret's School (Tappahannock, VA) and and even briefer in Bermuda collaborating with Math teachers for a semester integrating various technologies into their curriculum... Read More →

Wednesday March 7, 2018 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Room 1105 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

11:00am EST

Read Aloud made easy

Want to give your students the opportunity to go at their own pace with testing? Come check out how to use audacity and create MP3 files to use on an ipod or computer and make read aloud testing easier.

Speakers

Deanne Barnett

As a classroom teacher for sixteen years, I have watched as technology has changed and has become a necessary tool in the classroom. During my time teaching physical science, I have created and implemented lessons that encourage students to use technology as well as their creativity... Read More →

Kathryn Howison

Wednesday March 7, 2018 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Room 2104 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

1:30pm EST

A Passion for Kindness

Do you have a passion for kindness? Join us as we explore ways to leverage technology to showcase kindness, empathy and compassion in and out of the classroom. You will leave this session energized and uplifted with ideas you can use with students and teachers tomorrow!

Speakers

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 7, 2018 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
Room 1201 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

1:30pm EST

Hyperdocs: Digital Lesson Design with a Strategic Flow

Learn how digital design elements can be coupled with purposeful technology integration to create a learning experience that students of all ages will never forget. Become familiar with the theory and terminology associated with the learning process of HyperDocs. Explore HyperDoc templates where students are encouraged to engage, explore, explain, apply, reflect, and extend their learning.

Speakers

Cathy Maher

Instructional Designer

Lynne Owen

Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Lynne Meredith Owen is a technology integrator for CCPS. What she likes most about being a tech integrator is the opportunity to build lasting relationships. Friendly customer service is important as she strives to tailor each learning experience to meet your needs and comfort level... Read More →

Wednesday March 7, 2018 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
Room 1105 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

1:30pm EST

The Next Great Director is using an iPhone

Cell phone technology has changed end-over-end since I first started making home videos in 1995. With recent advancements in cell phone camera abilities, entire productions are now being shot on smartphones (See: Tangerine). Educators have this tremendous power sitting in their pocket, and through this presentation we will tap into that power for the growth of both the student and the teacher.

Speakers

Doug Fordham

eLearning Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

This is my second year as an eLearning Integrator for CCPSOnline, the online program for Chesterfield County Public Schools. Prior to this I was a middle and high school math teacher for five years, and a Instructional Technology Integrator for two. Outside of education I love spending... Read More →

The Next Great Director is using an iPhone pptx

Wednesday March 7, 2018 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
Room 1104 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

1:30pm EST

Using Cohorts to Build Capacity in Schools with Technology Leaders

Instructional technology cohorts can empower teachers to new heights in enhancing student learning. This provides building level support from multiple teacher leaders. Using PLNs and self-created mission statements, teachers embark on a journey of exploration and master instructional strategies that work and share these at the building and district level.

Speakers

Keith Baldwin

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools

This is Keith Baldwin’s 21st year in education. Currently he is a Chesterfield County Public Schools Instructional Designer. Prior to becoming a technology integrator he taught fifth grade at Spring Run Elementary School. Before that he was a 6th grade science teacher at John Rolfe... Read More →

Tristan Chilcote

Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Wednesday March 7, 2018 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
Room 2107 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

1:30pm EST

“Sweeten” Student Engagement with G Suite for Education

Harness the power of G Suite to bring your classroom to the next level! Create activities that motivate, inspire and challenge learners, while also increasing student creativity and ownership of their learning. Practical examples and student samples will be shared. Participants will leave able to create and implement these ideas in their classrooms.

Speakers

Rosalynn Lucas

Chesterfield County Public Schoools

Dr. Rosalynn Lucas is a Spanish teacher and World Language Department Chair at Midlothian Middle School in Chesterfield, Virginia. She is a Google Certified Educator who loves using technology to enhance her student’s learning experiences and engage them in class activities.

Wednesday March 7, 2018 1:30pm - 2:15pm EST
Room 2104 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

2:30pm EST

Flipgrid Fever

Seamlessly Integrate Flipgrid into your classroom to motivate and engage your students with this video discussion tool. Use it with Number Talks, Reader Responses, Running Records, Recorder Tests in Music, SCA speeches or just to get to know your students better. Come see how Flipgrid can enhance your students’ understand of topics and give you insight to their learning.

Speakers

Chance Harding

Technology Integrator, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Avery Long

Librarian, Chesterfield County Public Schools

I have been an elementary school teacher for the past eleven years. I have taught kindergarten, second, and third. This is my first year as a librarian, and I love it! I am married, have two kids, two dogs, and I love college football.

Wednesday March 7, 2018 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
Room 1201 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators

2:30pm EST

Goodbye humdrum...Hello sparkle!

Looking to personalize your newsletters or social media sites? Or are you ready to step your graphic design skills? Join us to learn how to use Google Drawings to jazz up your posts and create your own graphics. Use basic shapes to create new designs and walk away with a toolbox of resources to help you continue with your designing endeavors. This is an interactive session.

Speakers

Jacquelyn Calder

ITRT, Hanover County Public Schools

Jennifer Hicks

ITRT, Hanover County Public Schools

I'm in my 21st year as an ITRT! I work at Pole Green ES and Rural Point ES. Scratch and coding resources, Google apps and iPad creation apps are my favorites! I'm a proud mother of 2 great young men, have been married for 26 years, have a very sweet chocolate Labrador Retriever. I'm... Read More →

Wednesday March 7, 2018 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
Room 1105 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Educators