Virtual Education Journal (VEJ): To Infinity and Beyond
During this 20 minute session the presenters will briefly share how VEJ got started, the purpose of the Journal, and how to get involved and connected with VEJ in Second Life and Open Simulator. Roxie and BJ will highlight themes and articles from the 2024-2025 issues, discuss the future of VEJ, explore upcoming 2026 Journal themes, and discuss some of the cutting edge technological developments we are watching, especially AI. Find out how you can write for VEJ, because VEJ is only as good as we all make it! So, please share your work and tell us your stories! We will use slides to share the highlights from past issues of VEJ, especially the four issues we published in 2025. Our presentation will be like we did last year – but with highlights from the past year and looking ahead to 2026 themes and issues.
Speakers
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Roxsie Vojtek /Roxie Neiro (Poster Booth 21)VEJ Editor and Edovation CCODr. Rosie Vojtek/Roxie Neiro is co-founder and Chief Communication, Design, and Innovation Officer (CCO) for Edovation, and the Executive Editor for the Virtual Education Journal. During her career in both Oregon and Connecticut she served as: Assistant Executive Director for the Connecticut Association of Schools (CAS); Curriculum Director, Oregon City Public Schools; Elementary Principal, Forest Grove Public Schools, OR and Bristol Public Schools, CT; and a middle and elementary school teacher, Winston-Dillard Public Schools, OR. Rosie earned her BS in elementary education from Oregon State University, and her MA and PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Oregon.
Together with her husband Bob, the Vojteks co-authored: “Motivate! Inspire! Lead! 10 Strategies for Building Collegial Learning Communities” (Corwin Press, 2009); and, co-authored The Technology Column for the Journal of Staff Development (JSD 1995-2000). Dr. Vojtek’s doctoral dissertation, “Integrating Staff Development and Organization Development,” won the 1994 Outstanding Dissertation Award from the National Staff Development Council (now Learning Forward). Dr. Vojtek has served as a presenter, consultant, and in a leadership capacity for numerous local, state, national and international committees, conferences, organizations, and associations.
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Bob Vojtek / BJ Gearbox (Poster Booth #21)VEJ Design Editor and Edovation CEODr. Bob Vojtek/BJ Gearbox is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for Edovation and the Design Editor for the Virtual Education Journal. During his career he has worked in both Higher Education and K12, as Teacher Leader, Associate Professor, Director, Dean, and Assistant Provost. These organizations include Los Angeles Unified School District, Avon Public Schools, College of the Redwoods, Concordia University, University of Hartford, and Harvard Law School – Harvard University. Bob earned a BA from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, an MA in Education Leadership from Cal Poly Humboldt, and a PhD in Education Policy and Management from the University of Oregon. Together with his wife Rosie, the Vojteks co-authored: Motivate! Inspire! Lead! 10 Strategies for Building Collegial Learning Communities. (Corwin Press, 2009); and, co-authored The Technology Column for the Journal of Staff Development (JSD 1995-2000). Dr. Vojtek was a founding member of the AutoCAD Authorized Training Center Executive Committee, a member of the Board of Directors for KEET TV the PBS Affiliate in Eureka, California, and a past Board of Finance Commissioner for the City of Bristol, Connecticut.
