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Thursday, November 7
 

10:00am EST

Bringing Authentic Representation to EdTech and Literature
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway I
Charlotte Cheng will share how she brings authentic representation to children's books, video games, and EdTech learning experiences. We'll then explore ways you can foster authentic representation in your students' day to day environment through strategies that include identity maps, design thinking, focus groups, and so much more!
Speakers
avatar for Charlotte Cheng

Charlotte Cheng

Author
Charloe Cheng is a children's book author and the Director of Education at CodeCombat. Her expertise is creating effective and engaging content for kids at the intersection of education, media, and technology. Charloe has wrien and illustrated a variety of books including Night Market... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway I
  Thu Block A

10:00am EST

Librarians Lead on GenAI and Intellectual Property
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar I
School librarians are at the forefront of important conversations about the complicated relationship between generative Artificial Intelligence (genAI) and intellectual property. As we see genAI tools showing up in more classrooms, libraries and computer labs, school librarians have the opportunity to be a critical partner in helping students and educators understand the opportunities and implications of our use of these emerging tools.

In this session, we will explore real-world scenarios that dig into the complexity of content creation, ownership and intellectual property rights in a world where genAI is helping people to create art, compose music and write essays. We will discuss specific cases and their potential impact on educational spaces. Through practical strategies and conversation starters, we will work together to prepare ourselves, our colleagues and our students to consider the ethics and the boundaries of what it means to be a writer, a painter, a creator who shares their work with the world.
Speakers
avatar for Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse

Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse

Online Learning Manager, Collaborative for Educational Services
Suzanne Judson-Whitehouse is the Online Learning Manager and ISTE Certification Trainer for the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES), where she has worked for the past 15 years supporting educators to innovate and explore new ideas around technology, curriculum and design... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar I
  Thu Block A

11:30am EST

Library Advocacy 101
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway II
Join Liz von Nagy for an engaging presentation on library advocacy. Discover how you can share the power of what's happening in your library with all stakeholders; students, teachers, administrators, parents, and school board members, and how your advocacy can affect your library. Participants will learn tips and tricks for creating infographics, how to pull information from Destiny Library Manager, and how to center student voice in your advocacy efforts.
Speakers
LV
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway II
  Thu Block B

11:30am EST

Literacy Comes Alive! Grant Opportunities with CLiF
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway I
The Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF) offers many different grants to schools and libraries that help increase literacy skills by inspiring a love of reading and writing for children in under-resourced communities across VT and NH. Join Cassie Willner and Jana Brown, program managers from CLiF, to learn about these free grant programs and how CLiF can support your innovative efforts to inspire your students! We’ll talk about our grants for elementary schools, eligibility requirements, how to apply, and what we’re looking for with funding priorities. We’ll also share some recent examples of funded projects with creative librarians and educators who utilized technology to enhance their libraries and literacy instruction.
Speakers
JB
CW
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway I
  Thu Block B

1:45pm EST

Law for Librarians
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Escapade II
Is your library prepared for a book challenge? Is your district reviewing library or school board policies? How do you handle student privacy and the freedom to read? Where are the boundaries of the First Amendment in a school library?

This session can help you prepare against censorship and implement vital intellectual freedom best practices within your library.

Meg is was trained through Law for Librarians, a program of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom (OIF). It is designed to provide librarians with information about the legal fundamentals of the First Amendment, intellectual freedom, and privacy in order to help ensure legal, consistent library policies and practices.
Speakers
avatar for Meg Allison

Meg Allison

Librarian, U-32 Middle & High School
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Escapade II
  Thu Block C

1:45pm EST

STEAM/Makerspace Projects Connected to Digital Citizenship Topics.
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Gateway I
This presentation features hands-on projects that compliment good digital citizenship practices.

My projects were inspired by the 6 core topics addressed in the educator’s section of Common Sense Media. During my presentation, I will show projects related to: Balance, Privacy, Digital Footprint, and Kindness. I use the Common Sense Media lessons, and then extend the main ideas into a makerspace project.

These projects are for students in grades K-6. Some projects can be adapted for different grade levels.

You will come away from the presentation with many ideas that you can use right away in your classroom. I will include a few paper templates to take with you. They can be copied and used for a lesson right away.
Speakers
EV
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Gateway I
  Thu Block C

2:45pm EST

What the Heck is Copyright (+ Fair Use) in Schools
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar I
This workshop aims to equip educators and school staff with a better understanding of copyright law and fair use principles as they apply to educational settings. Participants will explore key concepts of copyright, the importance of respecting intellectual property, and practical applications of fair use in the classroom/library. Through interactive discussions and real-world scenarios, attendees will gain insights into how to navigate copyright issues when using multimedia resources, creating educational materials, and incorporating student work. By the end of the workshop, participants will feel more confident in making informed decisions about copyright and fair use, fostering a respectful and legally sound learning environment.
Speakers
avatar for Shannon Walters

Shannon Walters

K-12 Educator, Burlington School District
Teacher Librarian/Tech Integration. Tinkerer. Lifelong learner.
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar I
  Thu Block D
 
Friday, November 8
 

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

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

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

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

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
 
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