During the recent Virginia Beach City Public Schools Board meeting, a significant focus was placed on enhancing educational resources through eMedia Virginia. The discussion highlighted how teachers can access valuable digital content to support their classrooms.

Miss Rogers, a former teacher, raised questions about the accessibility of eMedia Virginia's resources. She learned that educators can easily access the platform by visiting emediava.org. Each school division has an assigned administrator responsible for creating accounts for teachers, ensuring they can utilize the platform effectively. Notably, 94% of the content is available without a login, while the remaining 6% requires verification to confirm that users are Virginia educators.

The integration of eMedia Virginia with ClassLink was also confirmed, allowing teachers to access resources seamlessly. Additionally, the meeting touched on the STEM vans that visit elementary schools, which operate on an invitation basis, responding to requests from schools.

Rogers expressed interest in the flipped classroom model, a teaching approach that allows students to learn content at home and engage in hands-on activities in class. However, it was noted that there is currently no data on how many teachers in the division are utilizing this method with the available resources.

The discussions underscored the school board's commitment to leveraging digital tools to enhance educational experiences, with a focus on accessibility and innovative teaching methods. As the school year progresses, the board anticipates further engagement with these resources to maximize their impact on student learning.