2025 Theme Selection by https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n en-us 2024-09-16 23:13:22 UTC 2024-09-19 14:50:31 UTC hello@padlet.com Theme - The Tip of the EdTech Spear: Piercing Through to the Future of Technology in Education for 40 Years! craigspraggins https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122555189 Explanation - This theme highlights VSTE’s role as the vital link between education and technology, enabling teachers to integrate innovative tools into their practice.


Metaphor or Analogy - VSTE is like a bridge connecting educators and technology

]]> 2024-09-16 23:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122555189 Theme - The Tip of the EdTech Spear: Piercing Through to the Future of Technology in Education for 40 Years! https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122555479 Explanation: This highlights VSTE’s role as a leader in promoting all future possibilities in the world of educational Technology…leading the way for innovation and progress. (Think Neptune and the Neptune Statue in VA Beach)


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Metaphor or Analogy - VSTE is the Tip of the EdTech Spear

]]> 2024-09-16 23:54:04 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122555479 Theme - Connecting the Past & Present to the Future: Serving as a steadfast guide in Educational Technology https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122555839 Explanation: This highlights VSTE’s dependability in guiding educators between the present and future of where EdTech is going.


Metaphor or Analogy - VSTE is a reliable, time-tested trail between the present and future.

]]> 2024-09-16 23:54:31 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122555839 Theme: Bright Lights, Big Ideas: Elevate Your Education with Neon Luxury! https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122556920 Explanation: Elevate your education with bright ways to elevate student learning with technology…glowing your dots of light

]]> 2024-09-16 23:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122556920 Theme: Navigating 40 Years of Growth: Exploring the Future of Educational Technology https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122557058 Explanation: Reflecting on a journey of four decades while steering toward groundbreaking technological frontiers in education.


Metaphor: The journey of VSTE is like navigating the oceans, constantly exploring new places.

]]> 2024-09-16 23:56:06 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122557058 Theme: Piecing Together 40 Years of Innovation: Shaping the Future of Educational Technology https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122557950 Explanation: Every piece of the past fits together, revealing a clearer vision of where technology can take education in the next 40 years.


Metaphor: If VSTE were a puzzle, it would contain innovative pieces from over 40 years.

]]> 2024-09-16 23:57:16 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122557950 Theme: 40 Years of Reflection: Illuminating the Future of Educational Technology https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122558881 Explanation: Celebrating four decades of innovation while focusing on the future of learning through technology. Reflecting on the past in order to move into the future.

]]> 2024-09-16 23:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122558881 Theme: Celebrating 40 years leadership, learning and laughter.  https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122559183 Explanation: A big learning party!

Over the past 40 years, VSTE has been like a award winning hostess, continuously inviting educators to learn, lead and grow together.”

]]> 2024-09-16 23:58:51 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122559183 Theme: Looking back 40 years to see the future https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122560984 Explanation: Looking back at the evolution of Instructional Technology and how we continue to advocate and see its impact

]]> 2024-09-17 00:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122560984 Theme: Don’t stop believing in Tech Innovation https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122563980 Explanation: Continued inspiration for leveraging technology for deeper learning (Based off Journey’s song, "Don't Stop Believing")

]]> 2024-09-17 00:04:35 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122563980 Theme: Illuminating the way to instructional excellence  https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122566196 VSTE provides a guiding light for innovation and best instructional practices. 

VSTE is a beacon of innovation, illuminating pathways to  instructional excellence 

]]> 2024-09-17 00:07:02 UTC https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3122566196 Theme - Exploring the Depths: 40 Years of Discovery of Uncharted Waters. marysmith48 https://padlet.com/craigspraggins/wyat0uj0wokuvf7n/wish/3123944724 Explanation - stay with Neptune theme. Innovative strategies for integrating new technology through the years.


Metaphor/Analogy - VSTE has always been in the lead with educational technology

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