VBCPS Digital Learning Summer Summit, August 2019: Full Schedule

Welcome to the Digital Learning Summer Summit schedule. Keep in mind that Sched is simply a way for us to display what events are taking place. You will not be able to reserve a spot in a session using this tool.
Please check back often to see any updates or changes. We look forward to transforming learning together.
Thank you for your commitment to strengthening your professional effectiveness to improve student achievement.

9:20am EDT

(C6) Gamify Your Math Class with Digital Tools

Engage your students in rigorous Mathematics learning the same way video games engage them outside of school. We will be utilizing gimkit, IXL, quizziz, quizlet live, as well as digital breakouts.

Speakers

Barbara Butler

Kimberly Kelleher

Tuesday August 13, 2019 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
C6

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level MS
Subject Area Focus Math

9:20am EDT

(C7) You can do THAT with Seesaw Advanced Seesaw tips and tricks from a Seesaw Ambassador for any classroom

Learn how to app smash using apps like Padlet, Pic Collage, Chatterpix, collaborative Google Slides, Screencastify, Wixie, Flipgrid, and more with Seesaw. See how to create and share your own activities to use in the Seesaw Activity library! This sessions works best with your own Chromebook, but Seesaw is available on any mobile device as well, and tips and tricks, pros and cons of using Seesaw across different devices will be covered too. All educators welcome, BYOD. A basic understanding and regular use of Seesaw is necessary for getting the most out of this session.

Speakers

Adrienne Jimerson

Admin Asst ES, Landstown ES

App-smashing Certified Seesaw, Flipgrid, & Quizizz Certified Educator, Screencastify Master Caster. Schoology Champion. Lover of Google: Slides, Drive, Keep. Epic! Books. Chatterpix. PicCollage. Padlet. GoFormative. Flipping your sub plans. Flipping your classroom. Advocate for educator... Read More →

Tuesday August 13, 2019 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
C7

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level ES
Subject Area Focus Seesaw can be used in ANY classroom and subject!

9:20am EDT

(D7) Schoology Great Whites Deep Dive Level

This session is designed for individuals who are currently using Schoology. Participants will be exposed to a handful of advanced Schoology features. Teachers will learn how to create and use Grading Groups, Individually Assign Materials, Shared Discussions, Completion Rules, Tagging Mastery Standards, and Section Linking. Participants will also have time to apply what they learned as they complete the Level 3 Schoology Challenge task cards.

Speakers

Olivia Coronato

Tatiana Kasyanik

VBCPS

Instructional Coach, Tech Enthusiast, Google Workspace Fan from Bayside High School, Virginia Beach, VA

Tuesday August 13, 2019 9:20am - 10:20am EDT
D7

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Self-Paced, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level ES, MS, HS
Subject Area Focus General Education

10:30am EDT

(C21) Differentiation Through Schoology

Combine the organizational power of Schoology with digital tools that you already use to differentiate the learning process and content based on interest, readiness, or product in order to deliver a stream-lined, personalized learning experience. Participants will learn about features of Schoology that promote differentiation, such as Completion Rules, Grading Groups, and Individually Assign.

Speakers

Meghan Schweers

Richard Siemieniak

Teacher, Plaza Middle

Tuesday August 13, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
C21

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Self-Paced, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level MS
Subject Area Focus Math, Science, Social Studies, English, World Languages, Art, Music, Health and PE, Special Education

10:30am EDT

(C5) Elevating Schoology with External Tools

This course will teach you to embed a LTI app that are available with Schoology, such as Gale resources, Playposit, and Discovery Ed. As well as, ways to embed external sites like Quizlet, Peardeck and Flipgrid. This is a great class for anyone ready to up their Schoology game!

Speakers

Jennifer Blais

ITS, Salem HS

Arcadia Parson

Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS), Virginia Beach City Public Schools

I am an ambassador for Schoology and for Classcraft. My passions are personalized learning and gamification. I'd love to help you take your class activities to the next level!

Tuesday August 13, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
C5

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level ES, MS, HS
Subject Area Focus Math, Science, Social Studies, English, World Languages, Art, Technical Career Education, Special Education

10:30am EDT

(C9) Stop the Chromebook Chaos!

Do you have 100 tabs open? Is your Gdrive a disorganized mess? Are you unsure of what to do with the many Google apps offered? Let's work together to turn the chaos into Chromebook bliss! Learn helpful shortcuts, tricks and tools that will allow you to work more efficiently and effectively.

Speakers

Kellie Weisenbeck

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Tuesday August 13, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
C9

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face
Teacher Level ES
Subject Area Focus Integration of tech

10:30am EDT

(D7) Schoology Great Whites Deep Dive Level

Speakers

Olivia Coronato

Tatiana Kasyanik

VBCPS

Instructional Coach, Tech Enthusiast, Google Workspace Fan from Bayside High School, Virginia Beach, VA

Tuesday August 13, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
D7

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Self-Paced, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level ES, MS, HS
Subject Area Focus General Education

10:30am EDT

(Library Left) Stay Afloat with Schoology Rubrics

As students begin to submit a variety of work in Schoology, we have the opportunity to also grade the work and provide feedback digitally, and this task is made even easier with Rubrics! In this session, we will learn how to create, attach, and assess with a rubric in the Schoology platform.

Speakers

Amber Nordwall

Instructional Technology Specialist, Plaza MS

Former middle school English/Language Arts teacher turned ITSUsing technology to support reading and writing across disciplines; digital citizenship and media literacy

Tuesday August 13, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Library Left

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face
Teacher Level MS
Subject Area Focus Math, Science, Social Studies, English, World Languages, Art, Music, Health and PE, Technical Career Education, Special Education

1:00pm EDT

(C4) You can do THAT with Seesaw Advanced Seesaw tips and tricks from a Seesaw Ambassador for any classroom

Speakers

Adrienne Jimerson

Admin Asst ES, Landstown ES

Tuesday August 13, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
C4

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level ES
Subject Area Focus Seesaw can be used in ANY classroom and subject!

1:00pm EDT

(C5) Gamify Your Math Class with Digital Tools

Engage your students in rigorous Mathematics learning the same way video games engage them outside of school. We will be utilizing gimkit, IXL, quizziz, quizlet live, as well as digital breakouts.

Speakers

Barbara Butler

Kimberly Kelleher

Tuesday August 13, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
C5

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level MS
Subject Area Focus Math

1:00pm EDT

(D7) Schoology Great Whites Deep Dive Level

Speakers

Olivia Coronato

Tatiana Kasyanik

VBCPS

Instructional Coach, Tech Enthusiast, Google Workspace Fan from Bayside High School, Virginia Beach, VA

Tuesday August 13, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
D7

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Self-Paced, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level ES, MS, HS
Subject Area Focus General Education

1:00pm EDT

(Library Right) 10 Things You Didn't Know Schoology Could Do

Come join us to add 10 new Schoology tricks to your toolbox. This session is for participants who are comfortable with the basic features of Schoology and are looking to transform learning in their classrooms. How to add start and end times to embedded YouTube videos, color-code the Calendar, and pin links as Announcements are just a few of the lesser-known Schoology secrets that will be shared at this session. Come prepared with your Chromebook or Windows device, and leave with at least one technique you can start using right away.

Speakers

Jessica Carpenter

Instructional Technology Specialist, Great Neck Middle School - VBCPS

I am an Instructional Technology Specialist in Virginia Beach, VA and a former math educator. I am passionate about engaging students in learning through student-created products.

Amber Nordwall

Instructional Technology Specialist, Plaza MS

Former middle school English/Language Arts teacher turned ITSUsing technology to support reading and writing across disciplines; digital citizenship and media literacy

Tuesday August 13, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Library Right

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face
Teacher Level MS
Subject Area Focus Math, Science, Social Studies, English, World Languages, Art, Music, Health and PE, Technical Career Education, Special Education

2:10pm EDT

(C13) A-Questing We Shall Go!

Ready to up your game and send your students on an epic quest for knowledge? Come learn how to take your already awesome lessons and turn them into fantastic quests that will engage your students like never before. We will cover why questing works, how to start converting your lessons or units into quests, and then spend some time creating together! No questing experience required-- just come with a lesson in mind that you would like to transform! **You will want to be able to use completion rules and a variety of materials types in Schoology**

Speakers

Arcadia Parson

Instructional Technology Specialist (ITS), Virginia Beach City Public Schools

I am an ambassador for Schoology and for Classcraft. My passions are personalized learning and gamification. I'd love to help you take your class activities to the next level!

A Questing We Shall Go pptx

Tuesday August 13, 2019 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT
C13

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level ES, HS, MS
Subject Area Focus All Subject Areas

2:10pm EDT

(C7) Differentiation Through Schoology

Speakers

Meghan Schweers

Richard Siemieniak

Teacher, Plaza Middle

Tuesday August 13, 2019 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT
C7

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Self-Paced, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level MS
Subject Area Focus Math, Science, Social Studies, English, World Languages, Art, Music, Health and PE, Special Education

2:10pm EDT

(C8) Google Slides The Swiss Army Knife of Google Apps

In this course we will discuss creative tips and tricks for using arguably the most versatile Google application. Ditch the mindset that Slides are only for presentations and get ready to learn how to use this powerful tool for everything from digitizing your typical activity sheets to playing math center games to collaborating to making stop motion animation and more! Additionally, discover the wonderful world of ADD-ONS! All skill levels welcomed, but a basic understanding of basic tools in Slides would be helpful (i.e., inserting shapes, keyboard shortcuts for cut and paste, inserting images).

Speakers

Travis Bowman

4, Christopher Farms ES

I am a brand new instructional technology specialist. I love anything to do with the outdoors. I would love to find new ways to incorporate my loves of hiking, cycling and technology into highly engaging activities, lessons, and student driven projects.

Tuesday August 13, 2019 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT
C8

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level ES
Subject Area Focus Math, Science, Social Studies, English, World Languages, Art, Music, Health and PE, Technical Career Education, Special Education

2:10pm EDT

(D7) Schoology Great Whites Deep Dive Level

Speakers

Olivia Coronato

Tatiana Kasyanik

VBCPS

Instructional Coach, Tech Enthusiast, Google Workspace Fan from Bayside High School, Virginia Beach, VA

Tuesday August 13, 2019 2:10pm - 3:10pm EDT
D7

All Levels, Experienced ( I can use the basic features and I'm ready to dive deeper.)

Session Format Face To Face, Self-Paced, Hands On Discovery
Teacher Level ES, MS, HS
Subject Area Focus General Education