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Friday, November 8
 

8:00am EST

Breakfast & Registration
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
Breakfast in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom.
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 9:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
  Main Agenda

8:00am EST

Book Sale
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
Phoenix Books will be hosting a book sale including titles from Keynote speaker, Charles Waters and titles from the Red Clover, Golden Dome, and Green Mountain Book Awards.
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom

8:00am EST

FIRST Robotics - Real STEM, Real Fun!
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
FIRST robotics is HUGE in the US and all around the world! Thousands of teams from grades K-12 show their work and build their STEM education and personal skills to prepare them for college, the trades, the military, and for life! The demand for this program is growing, with the number of teams doubling in Vermont this past year. Does your school have FIRST robotics? If not, why not? Come to our session and our hands-on workshop to find out more!
Speakers
KM
avatar for Scott McCalla

Scott McCalla

FIRST Senior Mentor - Vermont, FIRST, FIRST in VT
Scott McCalla is a Coach, Mentor, and Parent involved in FIRST Robotics programs since 2013. As the current FIRST Senior Mentor for Vermont, Scott's role is to help educate Vermont in the value of FIRST robotics to students in schools and communities. FIRST is a 501c3 not for profit... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
  Fri Block A

8:45am EST

Opening & Keynote: Charles Waters
Friday November 8, 2024 8:45am - 9:55am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
Feedback Survey
Opening Remakrs and Keynote with author and poet, Charles Waters.
Friday November 8, 2024 8:45am - 9:55am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
  Keynote

10:00am EST

Create a Group of Student Technology Experts in Your School!
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Escapade I
What if we told you there was a way to empower students to become leaders in their school community while also saving you time and work? Creating and leading a group of student tech experts is the answer!

At Cambridge Elementary School, we've been building our team of fifth and sixth grade "Technology Ambassadors" for over eight years. Students meet weekly to practice various technology skills, and then apply what they've learned by helping in our school community. The Technology Ambassadors assist around the school with tech issues, become our school photographers, produce a school newscast, assist younger students with using new tools, and more!

In this session we'll share successes, failures, and tips to help you build a group like this at your school! Although our experience is with fifth and sixth graders, the ideas could be easily applied to middle and high school as well.
Speakers
avatar for Faith Horton

Faith Horton

Educational Technology Integration Specialist/Enrichment Teacher, Lamoille North Supervisory Union
Faith Horton has been an educator for over 20 years in both Vermont and Colorado. After spending 15 years as a 3rd-5th grade classroom teacher, her interest with technology integration and passion to seek innovative practices led her to pursue an Ed Tech endorsement. She feels grateful... Read More →
avatar for Jeremy LaClair

Jeremy LaClair

Technology Coordinator, Cambridge Elementary School / Lamoille North SU
I've been in the role of Technology Coordinator at Cambridge Elementary School (Lamoille North Supervisory Union) for the past ten years, and have been interested in the world of computers for as long as I can remember. I work hard to make sure that students have access to the technology... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Escapade I
  Fri Block A

10:00am EST

Empowering Educators: An AI Toolkit & Resource Guide for the Modern Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Escapade II
In this session, we will explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the educational landscape. Educators will gain access to a practical toolkit filled with AI-driven tools and resources that can enhance and streamline instruction to foster student engagement. As we navigate these new technologies, we'll also discuss the magnitude of change required—rethinking traditional teaching practices, integrating AI into everyday learning, and ensuring equity and access for all students. This session is designed to empower teachers to confidently adopt AI, transforming their classrooms for the future.
Speakers
avatar for Patricia Aigner

Patricia Aigner

Director of Technology, Rutland City Public Schools
Patricia Aigner serves as the Director of Technology for the Rutland City Public Schools in Rutland, Vermont. She is licensed as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. In 2020, Patricia received the Frank Watson Lifetime Achievement Award from Vita-Learn. Recently, she was featured... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Escapade II
  Fri Block A

10:00am EST

Enhance any curriculum with 3D Printing
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway II
This hands-on workshop will provide educators with the tools and knowledge needed to integrate 3D printing technology into any curriculum, enhancing student engagement and bringing learning to life. Participants will explore how 3D printing can be used across different subjects like math, science, history, and art. By the end of the session, educators will walk away with actionable lesson ideas and the confidence to implement 3D printing in their own classrooms.
Speakers
KM
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway II
  Fri Block A

10:00am EST

Getting Creative with the Circuit Playground
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar II
In this hands-on session you will learn how to use Adafruit's Circuit Playground which is jam-packed with LEDs, sensors, buttons, alligator clip pads and more. This is an easy to use and fairly inexpensive device to let your students' creativity expand!
You will learn how to use easy block based programming of the devices to get them to light up LED strips and make a light show, play sounds, run servos as well as send a signal between them or use the light or temperature or accelerometer sensors to create some very interesting projects.
Speakers
avatar for Richard Ballard

Richard Ballard

VR in the Classroom, Missisquoi Valley SD
I'm Rich Ballard and I am a Technology integration specialist at Missisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School (MVU). Before that I taught middle school science for over 35 years at MVU and in Vero Beach Florida. As the Technology integration specialist, I helped to implement a 1:1 computer... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block A

10:00am EST

Leaning into AI
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway I
Teachers will learn how to effectively use tools like Gemini, ChatGPT, Bing AI, and Magic Schools AI to enhance lesson planning, curriculum development, and classroom instruction. Discover how these tools can work for you to create differentiated lessons, generate lesson summaries that meet IEP accommodations or provide summaries for students who miss class due to illness, adjust reading assignments to appropriate Lexile levels, create newsletters for families, brainstorm project ideas of various DOK levels, and even provide feedback on simple formative assessments.

These tools can also be valuable for generating and proofreading email responses to challenging interactions. Beyond being a search engine or a tool for asking questions, AI can serve as a collaborative partner, helping teachers continually evolve their lessons to be more engaging.

By the end of the session, participants will gain valuable insights into how to make these tools work effectively in their specific educational areas. They will also have a better understanding of why these tools should not be blindly banned and how to incorporate them into lessons to demonstrate appropriate AI usage.

While most students may not have direct access to these tools at school, the reality is that they are likely using them on their personal devices and accounts. As educators, we can teach and model appropriate use of these tools to help students understand how they can be used to assist learning. For example, we can demonstrate how to ask effective questions to AI to get started on a large research project, such as "Gemini, can you provide me with a list of 10 resources to help me understand the use of electromagnetism in MRI machines?"
Speakers
MN
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway I
  Fri Block A

10:00am EST

Scribble Away with Charles Waters
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar I
Feedback Survey
Writing exercises is a 45 minute workshop with an additional Q & A that focuses on the use of figurative language, seeing the world with a poetic eye with the help of some techniques as Metaphors, Similes, Haikus and Senryus.  I also emphasize the importance of how to avoid cliches in writing, keeping notebooks, and showing examples of how some of my own notebook ideas turned into published poems. Participants will be able to create their own poems using their learning about poem structure, point of view and tone analysis. 

Speakers
avatar for Charles Waters

Charles Waters

Author, Actor, Children’s Poet and Educator
Charles Waters (charleswaterspoetry.com) is an author, actor, children’s poet and educator. His latest book Mascot (co-written with Traci Sorell) has received multiple starred reviews. His other books (co-written with Irene Latham) include: African Town (winner of the 2023 Scott O’Dell Award For Historical Fiction... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar I
  Fri Block A

10:00am EST

Sponsored Session - Renaissance FR
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Roundabout
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Roundabout
  Fri Block A

11:00am EST

Book Signing with Charles Waters
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
Keynote speaker, Charles Waters will be available to sign copies of his books.
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom

11:00am EST

Break
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
Feedback Survey
Coffee Break -- come to the ballroom to also check out the bookstore, get a book signed by Keynote speaker Charles Waters, and see the Maker Space exhibit and Robotics exhibit.
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
  Main Agenda

11:30am EST

Artificial Intelligence: Potential, Precautions, 25 Mind Blowing Possibilities
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway I
A real challenge, and opportunity, for educators, is to learn how to use AI thoughtfully, safely, and productively.  Hear about concerns and cautionary tales, as well as ways to address the challenges. The primary focus, however, will be on the positive ways you can use AI.  Using AI to summarize the vast AI offerings, this human will add current research, teaching strategies, and a comprehensive overview. See AI apps that will save you time, and quickly create teaching materials that supplement your current curriculum.  Other apps will demonstrate how AI can be used for brainstorming, creating first drafts and editing.  There will be an overview of amazing apps that assist children and adults with special needs.  A collection of anecdotes, research findings, and interviews will provide examples of successful uses of AI for professional productivity, instruction, and activities that will stir your imagination.  Come be amazed, inspired and informed.  Bring your spirit of adventure and sense of humor. At the end there will be a light-hearted summary and raffle prizes.
Speakers
avatar for Maureen Yoder

Maureen Yoder

Professor, Lesley University
Dr. Maureen Brown Yoder is an Educational Technology Professor Emerita at Lesley University in Cambridge, Massachuses. Dr. Yoder began her career when the field of educational technology was in its infancy, when the Apple 2 was state of the art, and a 300 baud modem was impressive... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway I
  Fri Block B

11:30am EST

Green Mountain Book Award
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Northstar II
Members of the GMBA committee will share ideas to generate excitement for this year’s titles! Participants are encouraged to share what has worked in their libraries as well!
Speakers
SG
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block B

11:30am EST

Harness the Power of Virtual Makerspaces to Create Equitable Access to STEAM
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway II
Leverage the power of 3D platforms and virtual makerspaces to create opportunities for all students to dive into emerging STEAM careers with real-world STEAM projects. Learn how to design authentic learning activities where students engage in high-fidelity prototyping and learn spatial reasoning, computational thinking and data analysis. This presentation highlights how virtual Makerspaces, specifically Maker's Empire, Tinkercad and Qweebi paired with 3D printing and CAD tools, can break down barriers for students in under-resourced schools or remote areas by providing them with the same hands-on, innovative learning experiences as those in physical Makerspaces.
Reimagining Learning and the Classroom
* Virtual Makerspaces increase access to STEAM by eliminating space and cost issues! They allow for diversity in student choice by making it possible for different students to do different projects simultaneously in class! Virtual Makerspaces are more inclusive by offering ways to adapt the software to students with different needs!
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
* I prioritize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion by introducing 3D design platforms transcending socio-economic barriers, offering free access for children of all backgrounds. As a woman in computer science, I also can offer teachers my a unique perspective to help teachers integrate emerging tools for every student K to 12.
Speakers
KM
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway II
  Fri Block B

11:30am EST

Media Mentorship: Students as Leaders in Building Information Literate Communities
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Escapade I
Do you want to give your students an authentic opportunity to develop their information literacy knowledge and skills? Empower them by making them the teachers at a school-based Media Mentorship event. In this session, you’ll see examples of past events where students have engaged audiences like their families and local senior citizens around how to recognize confirmation bias, consider the impact of social media algorithms, and investigate questionable claims and sources. Leave with the lessons used to prepare students for these teaching moments and event materials you can adapt to fit your community’s needs.
Speakers
LC
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Escapade I
  Fri Block B

11:30am EST

Red Clover Committee to the Rescue!
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Escapade II
Unfamiliar with the new 24-25 Red Clover list? Looking for ways to spice up your teaching with the Red Clover list in your school? Come to this session to share ideas and hear ideas about innovative ways to use this year's Red Clover list in your setting. From high tech to no tech to everything in between, this session will give you practical ideas to apply to your teaching.
Speakers
KL

Kate Lucia

Librarian, Shelburne Community School
LP
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Escapade II
  Fri Block B

11:30am EST

Sponsored Session - SWANK
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Roundabout
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Roundabout
  Fri Block B

11:30am EST

Teaching Game Design for Middle School
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Northstar I
I’ll present about the Game Design class I teach for Winooski Middle School! In the class we play games, think critically about those games, and then use an iterative design process to make fun and interesting modifications of those games! I begin the class with Tic Tac Toe, teach them the optimal strategy, and let them quickly realize that the game is dull when everyone is playing optimally and every game ends in a tie. Students are then tasked with making Tic Tac Toe interesting again by incorporating elements of luck (dice, cards), skill (bottle flipping, bean bag toss), or increasing the complexity to deepen the strategic decision making (larger board, new rules). We go on to explore strategy games, card games, dice games, knowledge games, and social games with students developing their own versions of each.

In this workshop we will go through a quickened version of this process and design our own versions of a card game called Golf!
Speakers
MG
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Northstar I
  Fri Block B

12:30pm EST

Lunch & VSLA Awards
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:40pm EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
Lunch in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom. The Vermont School Library Association will recognize it's annual award honorees.
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:40pm EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
  Main Agenda

1:45pm EST

Cybersecurity for All Students
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Escapade I
In today's digital landscape, both digital citizenship and cybersecurity are crucial for protecting our students. Understanding online safety and responsible behavior helps students navigate the digital world, safeguard their personal information, recognize the consequences of their online actions, and effectively report cyberbullying. Join this session to explore free, ready-to-use lessons designed to equip students with the skills they need for both secure and ethical online decision-making.
Speakers
avatar for Charlene Cooper

Charlene Cooper

Curriculum Development Specialist, CYBER.ORG
Charlene Cooper is a National Board Certified Teacher in the area of Early Adolescent Science with over 20 years of experience as a public school educator. She has a masters degree in Educational Leadership and a Cyber Education Graduate Certificate from Louisiana Tech. Charlene taught... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Escapade I
  Fri Block C

1:45pm EST

Exploring Invention Education with the Young Inventor's Program
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Gateway II
Explore strategies to bring invention design into your learning space (both in and out-of-school) with an introduction to the Young Inventors' Program and Vermont Invention Convention. This K-8 project-based curriculum is divided into grade level units, meets core standards, including the NGSS, and provides hands-on STEM activities to take students on an invention journey through the design process, culminating in a showcase of original inventions that may lead to local and national competitions, including the Vemront Invention Fair on February 8, 2025. Learners will have an opportunity for expression and creativity as they develop and practice higher-order thinking skills. This workshop will provide you with all the resources you need to bring the Young Inventors’ Program to your classroom, after school progrmak, library or other learning enviroment – all for FREE!
Speakers
avatar for Tina White

Tina White

Young Inventors' Program Director, University of New Hampshire
The Young Inventors’ Program inspires the next generation of STEM leaders by fueling excitement for innovation.  YIP provides programs, pathways, and information to develop the intellectual capacity, critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving abilities of all students so... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Gateway II
  Fri Block C

1:45pm EST

Golden Dome Book Award
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Escapade II
Members of the Golden Dome Book Award Committee will present ideas for promoting the 2024-2025 list. There will also be time for participants to share promotions and activities that they are doing at their home libraries.
Speakers
CB
SA
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Escapade II
  Fri Block C

1:45pm EST

Jumpstart Creative Writing with AI
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar II
This workshop showcases how AI can be a valuable tool in jumpstarting the creative process in classrooms. Attendees will learn how to leverage AI to generate thematic and seasonally-appropriate writing prompts, create content for drama and public speaking classes, and even draft entire scripts for media arts projects. Additionally, AI can help with generating templates, forms, and lists, allowing teachers and students to concentrate on the more creative and nuanced aspects of their projects.
Speakers
avatar for Jeremy VanDerKern

Jeremy VanDerKern

Design teacher, Fair Haven Union Middle & High School
I own a farm in Pawlet, Vermont and have been teaching for 25 years.  I have experience in CTE, Adult Education, English, and Media Arts.
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block C

1:45pm EST

OPALS in Action: Organize, Promote, Engage!
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Gateway I
This interactive workshop is designed to introduce beginning and intermediate OPALS users to some of the essential features that BES Librarian Cheryl Doubleday has used to invigorate and promote a languishing school library. Participants will discover how to use OPALS as their Library’s home page, create engaging topic and genre walls, get their notices noticed, and personalize MARC records for more successful organizing and searching, plus more! Everyone will learn a trick or two, and there will be time for other experienced OPALS users to share their own OPALS wins.
Speakers
avatar for Laurie Williams

Laurie Williams

School Librarian & Educational Technologist, Newbury Elementary School
Laurie Williams has been the School Librarian and Educational Technologist at Newbury Elementary School for 12 years. She is an ISTE Certified Educator and will be presenting at ISTE Live! in Denver in June. She was recently awarded the 2024 Vermont School Library Association's Outstanding... Read More →
avatar for Cheryl Doubleday

Cheryl Doubleday

Teacher Librarian, Bradford Elementary School
K-6 Library Media Specialist
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Gateway I
  Fri Block C

1:45pm EST

Shared Resources to Improve Library Services and Classroom Learning: What the Department of Libraries Can Do for You
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar I
Join Department of Library staff to learn more about the free databases, discussion sets, interlibrary loan services, and professional development resources that the Department offers. Discover resources to support you in providing accessible reading materials to students with IEPs. Learn about the ways that the Department support Vermont youth and how you can take advantage of these free resources.
Speakers
avatar for April Shaw

April Shaw

Librarian, Government Services, Vermont Department of Libraries
April Shaw is the Librarian of Government Services at the Vermont Department of Libraries as well as the Head of Interlibrary Loan. She oversees the statewide resource sharing system (Clover), and facilitates the Vermont Interlibrary Loan Round Table.
JC
KG
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar I
  Fri Block C

1:45pm EST

Transforming Learning with Seesaw: Instruction + Insights and New Curriculum Tools
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Roundabout
Join us for an exclusive look at the latest version of Seesaw, featuring Instruction + Insights, designed to enhance classroom learning and simplify teacher workflows. This session will also introduce Seesaw’s powerful new Early Literacy and English Language Development (ELD) curriculum, tailored to support diverse learners and improve foundational skills. Discover how these tools can transform teaching, elevate student engagement, and provide meaningful insights to drive academic success.
Sponsors
avatar for Phil Terra

Phil Terra

Seesaw is a dynamic learning platform that connects students, teachers, and families through engaging, interactive experiences. With Seesaw, educators can create personalized, meaningful lessons that reach every student—regardless of learning style or ability. From early literacy... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Roundabout
  Fri Block C

2:45pm EST

Engaging the In-BeTWEENS
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Gateway I
Middle school teachers hear it all the time: “You teach middle school? Wow, how do you do it?” Yes, middle schoolers are hormonal, immature, wacky, awkward, and kind of all over the place. But, they are also hilarious, creative, and enthusiastic learners, if you can just tap into their energy and engagement! Join a panel of seasoned middle school librarians to discuss the unique issues facing those of us who teach this age level. We will discuss library collection development, events and activities, and developing engaging lessons.
Speakers
JF

Jordan Funke

Librarian and Makerspace Specialist, Edmunds Middle School
CD
avatar for Rebecca Sofferman

Rebecca Sofferman

Librarian, Colchester Middle School
Rebecca Sofferman is the school librarian at Colchester Middle School in Colchester, VT. A graduate of Syracuse University’s iSchool (MLIS), Rebecca was previously district librarian and technology coordinator for the Tupper Lake Central School District in Tupper Lake, NY, an elementary... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Gateway I
  Fri Block D

2:45pm EST

Library Advocacy and Act 150
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Escapade II
The VSLA Leadership and Advocacy Committee will explore the critical role of advocacy in school libraries, with a focus on building strong relationships with stakeholders and decision-makers.

They will also examine Act 150, which requires Vermont school districts to establish library material selection policies and procedures that protect students' intellectual freedom. The session will cover the efforts that led to the passage of the law and its anticipated impact on libraries. Attendees will learn how to prepare for the law's implementation in 2025.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Sherman

Stephanie Sherman

Librarian, Middlebury Union High School
intellectual freedom, library advocacy, critical information literacy, technology and media literacy
avatar for Rebecca Sofferman

Rebecca Sofferman

Librarian, Colchester Middle School
Rebecca Sofferman is the school librarian at Colchester Middle School in Colchester, VT. A graduate of Syracuse University’s iSchool (MLIS), Rebecca was previously district librarian and technology coordinator for the Tupper Lake Central School District in Tupper Lake, NY, an elementary... Read More →
CD
avatar for Susie Snow

Susie Snow

Teacher Librarian, Hiawatha Elementary School
Susie Snow is a teacher librarian at Hiawatha Elementary School in Essex Junction, VT. She received her Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Vermont and is licensed as a K-6 Educator, K-12 Librarian, and K-12 Educational Technologist. 
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Escapade II
  Fri Block D

2:45pm EST

Make an AI chatbot in GPT4
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar I
One of the deepest ways of learning is to teach, right? The paid version of GPT is $20 a month. It allows you to tell ChatGPT in plain English what you want your original chatbot to do, just like when you use GPT normally! It's like programming while writing an essay. Then, when you test the bot, you can teach it to be better by continuing your dialog with GPT. It also makes images for your bot using DALL-E. Your bot will be available to those with a free GPT account via a link. I'll do a very short demonstration, and then you'll get right to making your chatbots that do almost anything you can imagine.
Speakers
avatar for Caleb Clark

Caleb Clark

Tech Support & Integration, WSESU
Experienced educational technologist, teacher, and program manager in higher education and K-12. 
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar I
  Fri Block D

2:45pm EST

Making it in the Maker Space
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Escapade I
Do you have a maker space and you don't know how to organize it or get students to use it? At U-32 we've designed our maker space to be user friendly and user independent. After visiting Generator in Burlington, VT we modeled a badge system that they use to ensure that our students could access the space after receiving training. They earn badges for completed trainings and can use those tools/materials independent of supervision. It is still a work in progress, but we've seen major growth in the usage of the tools. I will share what we've done, templates for creating your own badge and accountability system and open the floor to discussion and recommendations of tools.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Abair

Jill Abair

Teacher Librarian, U-32 Middle High School
Jill Abair is a Teacher Librarian at U-32 Middle & High School. She has been working in libraries for many years serving the students of Vermont. Jill is an avid reader, a technology lover and has passion for helping people.
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Escapade I
  Fri Block D

2:45pm EST

Power Up Your Creativity + Communication with Canva for Schools!
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Gateway II
This interactive workshop aims to equip participants with essential principles of design for effective visual communication using Canva for Schools (a free for schools). Attendees will learn to create visually appealing materials that demonstrate and model effective communication skills. While Canva also offers tools to create slide decks, videos, websites and more, we'll focus on using the Canva toolbox to design effective posters/flyers/infographics to print or share digitally. Presenter will also share experience acquiring and managing a wide-format printer in the school library setting.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Walters

Shannon Walters

K-12 Educator, Burlington School District
Teacher Librarian/Tech Integration. Tinkerer. Lifelong learner.
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Gateway II
  Fri Block D

2:45pm EST

Storytime Jam
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar II
Join for a storytime! A panel of librarians will each read a story just like we do with a class. Then we’ll facilitate a discussion about favorite storytime books, storytime practices, and storytime tips!
Speakers
MG
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block D

2:45pm EST

Take the Pai* out of PD by making it Proactive and Personalized!
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Roundabout
As school leaders continue to navigate the Professional Development (PD) landscape, join WeVideo for an interactive session that examines innovative ideas on balancing asynchronous, synchronous, and personalized PD with faculty, staff, and administrators. We will uncover how Interactive Learning tools can help create a culture of proactive and immediate learning without compromising individual faculty and staff experience and training needs.
Speakers
NS
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Roundabout
  Fri Block D

3:30pm EST

Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
Friday November 8, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
Closing Remarks and final door prizes.
Friday November 8, 2024 3:30pm - 3:45pm EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
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