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

Network of Innovators

2 good “problems” 1. Having extra face-to-face time with students (by flipping lessons) 2. Students have access to abundant resources (in a blended class). To turn these “problems” into solutions, I led a district wide PD using flipped lessons about blended learning and I created a forum for sharing effective practices. Let’s explore how to create your own Network of Innovators.

Speakers

Lori Poythress

ITRT, Prince George County Public Schools

Gary and me ! 39 years of marriage .... not bad :)We meet at Atlantic Christian College in 1975 . I am a Delta Zeta Alumni . We have 2 wonderful sons, Justin 32 Aaron 29 and 2 granddaughters . I graduated from Kempsville HS in Virginia Beach in 1974, from Atlantic Christian College... Read More →

Thad Sebera

Assistant Principal, Hopewell Public Schools

I began teaching 7th grade US history in Prince George in 2009. I held that position until this January when I was hired as an assistant principal at Hopewell High School. As a teacher I had the opportunity to explore the possibilities of blended learning with my students by having... Read More →

Wednesday March 7, 2018 10:00am - 10:45am EST
Room 2107 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Coaches

11:00am EST

Badging and Microcredentialing to Support Teacher Learning

This session will provide an overview of badges and microcredentials including ideas for implementation as well as tips and best practices from school divisions who are using badging as part of their professional development program.

Speakers

Matt Fuquay

Lead Instructional Designer, Chesterfield County Public Schools

Samantha Hope

Wednesday March 7, 2018 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Room 2107 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences

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

2:30pm EST

Integrating Technology and the 5C's

The purpose of this session is to demonstrate different technology tools and classroom strategies that can be used to promote student engagement, student agency, and transformational learning while incorporating the 5C's.

Speakers

Angelyn Nichols

Specialist, Professional Growth and Innovation

Aniki Reid

Teacher, Larkspur MS

5C Presentation pdf

Wednesday March 7, 2018 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
Room 2107 1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23220

All Audiences, ISTE Standards for Administrators