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Thursday, November 7
 

10:00am EST

CS in Your Library or Elementary Classroom
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar II
Join us for a hands on demo of how librarians and elementary classroom teachers can integrate AASL standards, computer science standards and computational thinking in their elementary classroom or library. Bring your laptop and come play with Scratch, or interact with some of our favorite robots This session will also include a time for you to network and share your favorite ideas with other elementary teachers and librarians.
Bring and idea to share!
https://csteachers.org/k12standards/interactive/
AASL Standards now crosswalked to Code with Google’s CS First Curriculum | ALA
This session is part of the Computer Science Strand brought to you by Vermont CSTA and VSLA presented by

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Speakers
avatar for Lucie deLaBruere

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 →
avatar for Christina Smith

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 →
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar II
  Thu Block A

11:30am EST

AI - It's Not Magic, It's Computer Science !!
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Northstar II
​​​Join us to experience the computer science behind what appears to be the Magic of AI. In this his hands on session, we will look behind the curtain using the Machine Learning for Kids project that allows students and educators to create, train and test a machine learning model. We will also make a game or app with machine learning models using Scratch meeting several CSTA computer science standards.
https://csteachers.org/k12standards/interactive/
This session is part of the Computer Science Strand offered by Vermont CSTA presented by Lucie deLaBruere

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Speakers
avatar for Lucie deLaBruere

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 →
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Northstar II
  Thu Block B

1:45pm EST

CS in Upper Elementary/ Middle School with CoSpaces
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar II
Don't forget your laptop! Join us for a hands on experience with CoSpaces - a web-based interactive 3D environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and computational literacy. Learn how, through project-based play, your elementary and middle school students can meet ISTE and CSTA computer science standards while creating and sharing projects from any subject matter!

Information on the ISTE and CSTA standards can be found below.
https://iste.org/standards
https://csteachers.org/k12standards/interactive/

This session is part of the computer science strand from Vermont-CSTA
Presented by CSTA Kristen Wilson & Ben McVety

Speakers
avatar for Ben McVety

Ben McVety

Director of STEAM Programming, Black River Innovation Campus
Ben has a Masters of Science in Music Education from Indiana University, and has been working at the Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) since February 2024. BRIC's goal is to teach and promote STEAM learning through use of technology, and to provide tools and professional development... Read More →
avatar for Kristen Wilson

Kristen Wilson

Information Technology Instructor, River Valley Technical Center
I run my own design business, creating websites and branding. I teach information technology at River Valley Technical Center in Springfield, VT, where I teach Adobe Illustrator, Website Development, CompTIA A+, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals. Game Design with Endless Network, VR... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar II
  Thu Block C

2:45pm EST

CS for High School students using CoSpaces
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar II
Don't forget your laptop! Join us for a hands on experience with CoSpaces - a web-based interactive 3D environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and computational literacy. Learn how, through project-based play, your elementary and middle school students can meet ISTE and CSTA computer science standards while creating and sharing projects from any subject matter!

Information on the ISTE and CSTA standards can be found below.
https://iste.org/standards
https://csteachers.org/k12standards/interactive/

This session is part of the computer science strand from Vermont-CSTA
Presented by CSTA Kristen Wilson & Ben McVety

Speakers
avatar for Ben McVety

Ben McVety

Director of STEAM Programming, Black River Innovation Campus
Ben has a Masters of Science in Music Education from Indiana University, and has been working at the Black River Innovation Campus (BRIC) since February 2024. BRIC's goal is to teach and promote STEAM learning through use of technology, and to provide tools and professional development... Read More →
avatar for Kristen Wilson

Kristen Wilson

Information Technology Instructor, River Valley Technical Center
I run my own design business, creating websites and branding. I teach information technology at River Valley Technical Center in Springfield, VT, where I teach Adobe Illustrator, Website Development, CompTIA A+, and Cybersecurity Fundamentals. Game Design with Endless Network, VR... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar II
  Thu Block D

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
 

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 →
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Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block A

10:00am EST

Take the Pai* out of PD by making it Proactive and Personalized!
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am 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
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Nolan Sutker

Regional Sales manager, WeVideo
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Roundabout
  Fri Block A

2:45pm EST

Create a Group of Student Technology Experts in Your School!
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Roundabout
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 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Roundabout
  Fri Block D
 
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