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As a first timer at VSTE I am definitely in information overload going into day 3. I am glad that I made the somewhat strategic choice to mainly attend sessions related to using iPads and apps with students. This way at least most of the stuff flying through my head and notes on my iPad relate to one large topic. So, what is a first year Computer Resource Teacher to do with all of this information. . Well of course, spend the evening downloading some of the many apps that I learned about in all… Continue

This is my first year at VSTE, but will definitely not be my last! It has been so inspiring to hear from the keynotes and session speakers about new, innovative ways to use many different kinds of technology, especially iPads, in our schools.



I have learned how to use and implement so many programs/apps into my first grade classroom: placing QR codes into stories to bring them to life (If we use them, they'll succeed), using a drawing tool and pages app to create digital books… Continue

If you have attended a Second Life session or visited the playground we thank you. They are still some sessions tomorrow. We'd love for VSTE Island to be over-flowing with new avatars from the VSTE conference.

Join the Second Life group here on the ning. Contact one of us to let us know you are starting up and well create a new users group in SL to help you.

The use of iPads has been a huge focus this year. I have enjoyed sitting in on many of them. All of the presenters had great ideas for apps to use and how they have used them in the classrooms. With so many apps out there it would be great to have a centralized VSTE list of recommended aps o use in the classroom by subject area.