Monday Newsletter

Dec 4, 2011   //   by VSTE Headquarters

VSTE Conference Newsletter


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Monday Keynote with Chris Lehmann

Chris Lehmann will keynote Monday morning at 8am on Building School 2.0 – Creating the Schools We Need. Chris is the principal of the Science Leadership Academy in Philadelphia, a school he has led since its creation. Chris will bring his message of innovation and forward thinking instruction to conference participants during the Opening Session on Monday, December 5, 2011. In addition, he will provide several breakout sessions throughout the day.

Monday Schedule

07:00 AM Continental Breakfast
07:00 AM Registration Opens
08:00 AM General Session and Keynote – Building School 2.0
09:30 AM Exhibit Hall Opens
09:45 AM: Concurrent Breakout Sessions (M100s)
11:00 AM: Concurrent Breakout Sessions (M200s)
12:00 PM: Conference Lunch (in Exhibit Hall)
01:30 PM: Concurrent Breakout Sessions (M300s)
01:30 PM: BYO Sessions (MX200s)
02:30 PM: Snack Break
02:45 PM: Concurrent Breakout Sessions (M400s)
04:00 PM: Concurrent Breakout Sessions (M500s)
05:15 PM: Fun in the Exhibit Hall (Refreshments and Cash Bar
08:00 PM: VSTE Gong Show and Karaoke w/ DJ

You can view a detailed schedule of all sessions and events as well as create a profile and set an online schedule for viewing on the web and mobile devices at http://2011.vsteconference.org.

Student Tech Integration Winners Announced


VSTE was pleased to have active participation in the Student Integration Technology Challenge for its first year and what a great chance for us to honor the work of Virginia students doing great things with multimedia and technology! Thanks again to Tech4Learning for sponsoring, and to all applicants!

QR Code Mission

Your mission from the Board of Directors, should you choose to accept it, is to search far and wide across the hills of Hotel Roanoke. The objective: Find the QR Codes printed on yellow signs and table cards. A directive shall be given to you, which (should you accept it, and of course you will), you must complete and e-mail to vste-2011@posterous.com. Please ensure you sign off on these directives with your name, as this mission includes and prize that holds an entire library of books and rhymes with “Bindle”. The more assignments you take on, the more likely it is that you, my dear reader, shall receive that prize. Confused about what to do with a QR Code? No worries, head to http://www.vsteconference.org/qr-codes for more information. But act now without delay. Time is wasting.

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