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Friday, November 8
 

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

Technology integration specialist, 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 →
Vermont Fest Circuit Playground! (1) pdf
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Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block A

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.
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Kate Lucia

Librarian, Shelburne Community School
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Red Clover Committe to the Rescue pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Escapade II
  Fri Block B

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
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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 teaching CTE, Online, Adult Education, English, Media Arts, & Design.I have run an alternative education program and am presently building a new middle school STEAM program and Design Lab in... Read More →
Jumpstart Creative Writing with A.I. pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block C

1:45pm EST

Transforming Elementary 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 empower elementary teachers by enhancing classroom learning and simplifying workflows. Seesaw’s easy-to-use platform supports teachers with pre-built, engaging lessons that fit seamlessly into everyday teaching. This session will also introduce Seesaw’s powerful new Early Literacy and English Language Development (ELD) curriculum, tailored to support diverse learners and strengthen foundational skills. Discover how these tools can transform teaching, elevate student engagement, and provide meaningful insights to drive academic success.
Speakers
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Phil Terra

Partnership Manager, Seesaw
Phil Terra is dedicated to empowering teachers and educators in his role at Seesaw, where he supports district leaders and educators in transforming online learning. Throughout his career, Phil has guided districts nationwide in rethinking and implementing effective online learning... Read More →
Sponsors
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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

Make an AI chatbot in GPT4
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar I
Come see how to customize ChatGPT Plus using plain English (no programming) to make your own chatbots.

***If you want to make a chatbot in this session, you'll need to have or upgrade to the $20 Month ChatGPT Plus here.***

Teaching AI to make chatbots is a great way to learn about AI and you could end up with something you could use in class. For example, you could make a chatbot that is focused on Vermont history and speaks in the tone and manner of a historical character.

I'll demo an educational chatbot I made called DumbBot! (try it here) and show you how to edit GPT Plus chatbots that can be private or public to users with a free GPT account.

Creating a chatbot is a great way to learn about AI because you can ask GPT for all kinds of help and pointers along the way. You also get to see first hand how your bot hallucinates as you try to control it.
Speakers
avatar for Caleb Clark

Caleb Clark

Tech Support & Integration, WSESU
Experienced educational technologist, teacher, and program manager in higher education and K-12. 
Make a Customized ChatGPT Plus Chatbot VT Fest 2024 Caleb Clark pdf
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar I
  Fri Block D
 
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