Talk with Cherin Taylor
May 2nd, 2009We recently caught up with Mrs. Cherin Taylor, an educator from Chesterfield County Schools, who has been a long-time VSTE member and an advocate for all that VSTE does. During our talk she expresses her excitement about this summer’s NECC conference in Washington, D.C., and encourages VSTE members to volunteer.
VSTE in Second Life
April 29th, 2009I had the special opportunity to talk with Marie, Al, Kim, and Lisa–creators of the VSTE Island in Second Life–about their experiences as educators with expertise in one of the more popular 3D virtual environments. Each are computer resource specialists (ITRTs) by day, but for weeks now have given time to help other Virginia educators get acclimated to the online life in Second Life with their regular Monday night meetings.
VSTE Island opened at this year’s VSTE Conference in Virginia Beach. Our video podcast will show you the VSTE Island environment and is available in two sizes. Click below to watch our larger, more detailed version, or you can also access a smaller, compressed version. Both movies are in Quicktime format.
Volunteer at NECC
April 24th, 2009School Filtering
March 12th, 2009At this school year’s VEMA conference in Richmond (2008), I caught up with two VSTE members, Heather Blanton and Bea Cantor, for a discussion on filtering policies in schools. They both presented as part of a panel discussion organized by another VSTE member and board member, Karen Richardson, talking about different ways filtering is done across the division.
What’s New in Google Earth 5?
February 3rd, 2009Google this month released a new version–5 Beta. John takes you through what’s new in this version, free for both Windows PCs and Macs.
Who do you want to hear?
December 9th, 2008Chris and Wendy Wyatt
October 23rd, 2008This podcast is a double-interview with husband and wife team podcasters, Chris and Wendy Wyatt. Chris is an ITRT for Hampton City Schools, and Wendy works in administrative technology for Gloucester County Schools. They recently turned Chris’ audio-only podcast geared for instructional technology resource teachers around with a new format using video that’s aimed at educating, engaging, and entertaining the viewer.
Laura Kelly
October 23rd, 2008In early May, 2008, I interviewed Laura Kelly, an ITRT from Franklin County Schools in Virginia. We discuss the county’s use of Promethean brand interactive white boards, current instructional technology initiatives in the county, and Laura’s interest in taking students on virtual field trips.
Laura Kelly
May 5th, 2008In early May, 2008, I interviewed Laura Kelly, an ITRT from Franklin County Schools in Virginia. We discuss the county’s use of Promethean brand interactive white boards, current instructional technology initiatives in the county, and Laura’s interest in taking students on virtual field trips.
