Vermont Fest 2024: Full Schedule

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

Karen 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

Main Agenda

Grade Span Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Level All Levels
Theme Improving Classroom Practices with Technology

8:00am EST

Literacy Makerspace

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am EST

Oscar Wilde Ballroom

Get new ideas for creating, making, and learning about computer science, inspired by each of this year’s Red Clover Books. Try out hands-on activities at our Create & Make stations. Sign up for a free STEAM sampler supplies from Brown Dog Gadget who donated supplies for the day's activities.

With Jessica Wisloski, Shanon Walters, and Christina Smith designed by Lucie deLaBruere

Here are Red Clover Maker Space slides

Speakers

Christina Smith

STEAM - TECH consultant, Tech Guide VT LLC

Christina Smith has 35 years experience in Vermont Education as a Classroom teacher, VISMT Science TA, Tech Integration Resource Educator, and STEAM coach. She finds that helping teachers and their students figure out the Tech work flow is challenging but rewarding! She recently... Read More →

Jessica Wisloski

Lucie deLaBruere

STEAM/Maker Educator, Create Make Learn

Lucie deLaBruere brings 40 years of K12 experience as a classroom teacher, technology integration specialist, and Career and Technical Education educator. She currently works with several school districts as a maker educator, STEAM & PBL coach and faculty for higher ed institutions.She... Read More →

Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom

Main Agenda

Grade Span Early Elementary School, Elementary School, High School, Middle School, Post Secondary
Level All Levels

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

Grade Span Early Elementary School, Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Post Secondary
Level All Levels

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

3:40pm EST

Closing Remarks & Door Prizes

Friday November 8, 2024 3:40pm - 3:55pm EST

Oscar Wilde Ballroom

Closing Remarks and final door prizes.

Friday November 8, 2024 3:40pm - 3:55pm EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom

Main Agenda