We will build a future we both want but it will require sacrifice. The challenge is to tell a story of a meaningful future will build that will be worth the sacrifice
We need to be reminded more than we need to be taught.
#vste25
We sacrifice the way things have always been done, it’s comfortable, it’s convenient.
We sacrifice the person you were told you were and came to believe.
We have to lead in this way and show our students and colleagues the sacrifice so they can redefine themselves
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When we change the story or tell a new story,
We help people grow in experience and opportunities.
A story is a when a hero wants something and sacrifices something to get it.
Sacrifices require belief (in the story of the future we are living and telling)
#vste25
Listening to Esteban Gast this morning at #vste25 is a great reminder that our stories matter -
we believe what is possible based on the stories we tell ourselves and others.
We believe what is possible based on what we have seen and experienced.
Stories shape the world around us.
* Gemini extended activities - upload framework, curriculum guide and standard to generate activities and drop into google sites #vste25 #demoslam
*Google Gemini gems - Human Centered Design. start and center the people first! The gem will walk through and question how to solve problems of practice bit.ly/FCPSHCD
#vste25 #demoslam
* Question Well - paste in the curriculum framework and generate questions and export to other platforms
*windows captioning - always available on windows devices
*grab text with Gemini - ask Gemini to extract the text to make it accessible
#vste25 #demoslam
*Teachshare.com - add teaching strategies to your lesson and reduce the load of planning
* Once upon a Prompt - preK learners developing genAI thinking skills
*AI for accessibility- 1 in 4 people have a disability and AI tools are helping to break down barriers
#vste25 #demoslam
Lots of great ideas in the #VSTE25 Board Demo Slam:
* Kami Companion - can change the reading level or language of Text and read aloud
* Sumo AI - create songs in any genre to summarize learning or celebrate
* Wayground - make boring slides interactive #demoslam
Award winners pose on stage
Award winners pose on stage
Award winners pose on stage
Congratulations to our 2025 award winners:
Jennifer Thomas, 2025 Leader of the Year,
Chad Huff, 2025 Coach of the Year
Terry Lowry, 2025 VSTE Honoree #vste25
The best compliment at a conference is when someone tells you they are using your presentation from last year at their school #VSTE25 #VSTE
6 students are seated on the stage answering questions!
Student panelist Sam encouraged adults in schools to let kids be more creative with technology and find their passions. He gave an example of finding he loved the podcast scene after an assignment and even wanted to start his own sports podcast #vste25
Hāpara's Kari Smith is at #VSTE25! 📌Stop by booth #702 to explore how we help schools keep students safe and engaged online.
Ask about our all-in-one solution for classroom management, web filtering & a digital hall pass.
Plus, you'll be entered into our gift card giveaway!
We're live at #VSTE25! Come say hi to the Padlet team. We'd love to show you our latest features and send you home with a sticker or two. #edusky
I'm presenting at VSTE 2025; Shining a Light on AI Abuse - How to Fight a New Dragon
If you're at #VSTE25, come check me out on Monday, December 8th during the 8:30am session. Let's have a conversation about AI Abuse, the pitfalls of using AI detection tools, and human-centered strategies for dealing with AI abuse.
VSTE has always been one of my favorite conferences, so I’m thrilled to be bringing Roversa Robotics to the exhibit hall this year.
If you’re at #VSTE25, please stop by, say hello, play with some robots, and grab a selfie at our “Where in the World is Roversa?” booth!
Learn more: lnkd.in/edjCBx3Z
Hāpara's Kari Smith will be heading to Virginia Beach next for #VSTE25! 📌 Drop by booth #702 to explore how we help schools keep students safe and engaged online.
When you do, you'll be entered into our $50 gift card giveaway! 💳
#VSTE25 is coming up! I'm most excited about the keynote speakers, the silent disco, and presenting!
Hope you can check out "Tools of the Storyteller" Sunday at 9:45am at #vste25 . Really enjoyed making this episode and I hope you can listen!
🎙️New Episode Out! Ahead of #vste25 hear about my upcoming presentation and check out an interview with our Argentinian teacher on a special exchange program.
Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/32AD...
RSS: anchor.fm/s/81803d0c/p...
Search "This is here?" in your favorite podcast app! @vste.org
A group photo of the VSTE conference committee
A creative display of human figure statues holding light bulbs and dressed in colorful clothing
Sunrise on the beach - the sun is just over the horizon and the pier is visible to the right side of the photo
The Virginia Beach convention center at sunrise
The VSTE Conference Committee gathered this weekend in Va Beach for our final prep before our Annual Conference Dec 7-9! #vste25
Register now for our in person or virtual conferences! vsteconference.org/2025-registr...
Sunrise over an empty beach and pier at Virginia Beach
Sunrise over a beach, empty of people and only seagulls enjoying the surf. Pier in the right side
THe Va beach convention center at sunrise
A conference room illuminated by usb disco balls
The @vste.org Conference Committee is gathered and hard at work in Va Beach for our final prep before our Annual Conference Dec 7-9! #vste25
Register now for our in person or virtual conferences! vsteconference.org/2025-registr...
I hope to see you at #vste25
Virginia Society for Technology in Education annual conference. Registration is open now. The theme for the conference is Illuminating the future, 40 years of reflection. December 7-9 2025. Virginia Beach, Virginia. VSTEconference.org
Registration Open Now for #VSTE25! Super Early Bird rates are extended through July 15 for virtual and in-person attendees! Register now at vsteconference.org
The window for proposals to present at #vste25 is now open! Our conference is a success year after year because of all of YOU! Find out more on the conference site
vsteconference.org
