New Links to New Learning
(2-way interactive videoconferencing)

To learn more about New Links to New Learning or to schedule your next interactive distance learning activity, contact Rebecca Morrison, (314) 692-1274 or Ruth Litman-Block at 692-1272.

Midwest Education Technology Conference

METC is a high quality conference for K-12 educators interested in technology as a learning and teaching tool. METC is held annually in St. Louis, Missouri.

For information, contact Nancy George at (314) 692-1251.

tele/ Instructional Technology Professional Development


For professional development opportunities, contact Nancy George at call (314) 692-1251.

Graduate credit through Lindenwood University is available at an additional cost of $60 per credit hour. For additional information on graduate credit or class descriptions, contact Joan Forrest at 692-1259.

Discovery Education streaming (on-demand streaming and downloading of videos for your classroom including resources like lesson plans, quizzes & images)

Using Discovery Education streaming, students are engaged in their learning experience by receiving safe, high-quality, standards-based digital video that enhances learning and teaching.

For Discovery Education streaming info to schedule professional development workshops, contact Stacey Franks at (314) 692-1212.

Show-Me a Movie
(Digital Storytelling contest)

Show-Me a Movie is a digital storytelling contest for Missouri students to demonstrate their creativity and digital movie making skills. Based on curriculum and with a content focus, the videos will showcase what students know, care about, and are able to do.

For information, contact Martha Bogart at (314) 692-1258.

Technology Leadership Academy

Technology Leadership Academy, or TLA, assists educators in developing the knowledge and skills necessary to use technology as a tool for more effective and efficient leadership in their schools.

For information, contact Martha Bogart at (314) 692-1258 or Nancy George at 692-1251.

iTEA

Integrating Technology Educator Academy (iTEA) provides face-to-face, hands-on experiences with creating lessons and unit plans using 21st century teaching tools. Each academy is flexible to meet the needs and goals of the teachers.

For information in iTEA, contact Stacey Franks at (314) 692-1212.

Support Staff Academy

The annual Support Staff Academy is a program designed to provide professional development to area schools’ educational support professionals (i.e., administrative assistants, secretaries/office personnel, maintenance/custodial, food service, security, teachers and library aides).

For information, contact Dorothy White at (314) 692-1250.

Teacher Resources

Please checkout the VLC's iKeepBookmarks site for a broad selection of websites for educators.

For more information about what's happening in the VLC, check out our blog, The Wired Classroom.

Handheld Computer Training

Handheld computers are fully functional computers that can run a variety of applications for classroom & administrative uses.

To schedule training, contact Martha Bogart at (314) 692-1258.

Job-Alike Groups

D3M - Data Driven Decision Making is open to  educators responsible for designing & implementing a district-wide data collection and dissemination system.

ETA - Education Technology Association is open to educators interested in educational technology in the classroom and meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month, 1:00-2:30 p.m. during the school year.

ITNA - Information Technology & Network Administrators is open to the IT staff of school districts and meets the 2nd Thursday of each month, 12:00-2:00 p.m. throughout the year. For additional information, contact Martha Bogart at (314) 692-1258, Ruth Litman-Block at 692-1272.

SVCoIP - Successful Videoconferencing over IP is open to educators interested in developing and integrating interactive videoconference programs into their curriculum. For additional information, Rebecca Morrison, (314) 692-1274.