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Wednesday, November 6
 

1:00pm EST

Conference Opening
Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:10pm EST
Conference welcoming remarks and daily announcements.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Mao

Jeff Mao

Executive Director, Vita-Learn
Jeff serves as the Executive Director of Vita-Learn. Previously, he has held a number of roles including Senior Director, Common Sense Media and Education Technology Policy Director for the Maine Department of Education.
Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 1:10pm EST
Northstar I

1:00pm EST

Aligning Our Tech Plan with the Strategic Plan!
Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:10pm EST
Join this interactive roundtable discussion to explore how school districts can align their K-12 technology plans with broader district Strategic Planning Goals and a Portrait of Graduate work. Participants will engage in conversations around critical topics, including the role of facilities, funding, tech infrastructure technology instruction, staffing considerations for adequate tech support, and the development of meaningful, ongoing professional development for teachers. This roundtable fosters collaborative sharing of challenges and best practices, encouraging participants to exchange ideas on ensuring technology initiatives enhance learning, align with district priorities, are future-proof, and provide equitable access for all students.
Speakers
FI

Forest Immel

IT Systems Admin, Rutland City Public Schools
avatar for Patricia Aigner

Patricia Aigner

Director of Technology, Rutland City Public Schools
Patricia Aigner is the Director of Technology for the RCPS in Rutland, Vermont. She is licensed as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. Patricia has served on the boards of Vermont's ISTE and ASCD affiliate organizations. In 2020, Patricia received the Frank Watson Lifetime Achievement... Read More →
Wednesday November 6, 2024 1:00pm - 2:10pm EST
Northstar I

2:30pm EST

AI in the SECURITY World
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
An information secession on the Technoloy and AI available today for protection of your facility and the people in it. This is not a product demonstration it an info secession with Live and recorded demonstration of how to leverage AI to improve your current security solution, how to design an effective solution, how to get the support you need. Major topics: weapon and threat detection, allow or deny authorized access, real-time alerts, reduce false alarms, improved situational awareness, forensic research via simple words, automatic emergency response, predictive security, and customer behavior analysis.
Speakers
CR

Chris Ragoza

ENE Security
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Gateway II

2:30pm EST

How to Successfully Handle Printing Difficulties in K-12 Schools
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Please join our panel discussion that will be hosted by Alex Webster at SPC. Panel Members will be Peter Drescher (EWSD), Tina Scheindel (OSSD) and Nate Gingras (HUUSD).
How do you deal with Personally Identifiable Information? How do you deal with confidential data on devices that leave the district? How do you manage your inventory of copiers and printers? How does print management software help make the district staff more efficient and save money?

These questions and more will be discussed by our panelists.
Speakers
TS

Tina Scheindel

Technology Director, Orange Southwest Supervisory Union
PD

Peter Drescher

Director of Technology and Innovation, Essex Westford School District
Peter is currently serving as the Director of Technology and Innovation at Essex Westford School District.  He is passionate about working with educators to support teaching and learning with technology and in his past role, as State Director of Education Technology in Vermont, was... Read More →
avatar for Alex Webster

Alex Webster

Director of Technology & Operations, Specialized Purchasing Consultants (SPC)
Bidding and Purchasing Consortium for School Districts and MunicipalitiesAnything network related. My IT background started as a Network Technician. Progressed to setting up multi-site networks.Play an instrument? I love acoustic guitar. Let's talk about classic rock, prog rock... Read More →
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Gateway I

2:30pm EST

The Future Is Now! AI Is Alive!
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Josh, Chris, and Mark have real conversations, real arguments, and real banter on IT issues and trends in K12 Schools. In this session, the guys will discuss AI and other hot items in K12 and how tech depts should prepare.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Warden

Chris Warden

K12 Tech Talk Podcast, K12 Tech Talk Podcast
A K12TechPro Podcast. This podcast is about trending K12 technology topics and issues. Josh, Chris, and Mark have real conversations, real arguments, and real banter on IT issues and trends in K12 Schools.
Wednesday November 6, 2024 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Northstar I

3:50pm EST

Ed-Fi Q&A and Data Governance Discussions
Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:50pm - 4:50pm EST
The Vermont Agency of Education would like to have a Ed-Fi Question and Answer session where we can discuss the current Ed-Fi deployment for state reporting. We also wish to review our data governance plans and other areas where we would like to use Ed-Fi to help the state collect and use data in meaningful ways.
Speakers
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James Nadeau

VT AOE Education Data Administrator, Vermont Agency of Education
James Nadeau is the Education Data Administrator for the Vermont Agency of Education. He is in charge of collecting education data required for Vermont's public and federal reporting requirements. Prior to his role at AOE, he was a web developer and IT consultant.
Wednesday November 6, 2024 3:50pm - 4:50pm EST
Northstar I
 
Thursday, November 7
 

8:45am EST

Opening & Keynote: Richard Culatta: Harnessing AI for Digital Good in Education
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:55am EST
Opening remarks and Opening Keynote with Richard Culatta, CEO, ISTE

Harnessing AI for Digital Good in Education
Join Richard Culatta, CEO of ISTE+ASCD and author of Digital for Good, for his keynote address at this year's Vermont Fest. As we stand at the intersection of artificial intelligence and education, Culatta will explore how we can leverage AI to enhance learning experiences and what we need to do to prepare students to thrive in a rapidly evolving digital world. Culatta will also discuss strategies for creating conditions for healthy tech use at home and school.
Speakers
avatar for Richard Culatta

Richard Culatta

CEO, ASCD+ISTE
As the CEO of ASCD+ISTE, Richard Culatta is focused on creating the next generation of innovative learning leaders. Richard has also served as the Chief Innovation Officer of the state of Rhode Island and was appointed by President Barack Obama to lead the US Department of Education’s... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:45am - 9:55am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom

10:00am EST

Bringing Authentic Representation to EdTech and Literature
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
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, CodeCombat
Charlotte Cheng has written and illustrated a variety of books including Roar-Choo!, Night Market Rescue, BoBo Loves Dumplings, and I Miss You Most. Charlotte has spoken at a wide variety of events and taught interactive workshops for both children and adults. These events have included... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway I

10:00am EST

CS in Your Library or Elementary Classroom
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
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

Find our Slides and sign up CSTA Vermont ​​​







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

10:00am EST

Developing a Consortia Solution on Back-up/Cyber Safety/Disaster Recovery
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
This round table will engage with Tech Directors, Network Administrators, and other district personnel on the technical “side of the house” about ensuring back-up strategies, building in best practice cybersecurity methods, and equipment, and considering how a consortia model might serve needs of many of the smaller districts struggling with these issues. This session is seeking a robust conversation on what needs there are in this realm and what a model might look like that could leverage the back-end, back-up, infrastructure to ensure some cyber safe and redundant systems. Come and bring your ideas and needs to this round table discussion.
Speakers
PD

Peter Drescher

Director of Technology and Innovation, Essex Westford School District
Peter is currently serving as the Director of Technology and Innovation at Essex Westford School District.  He is passionate about working with educators to support teaching and learning with technology and in his past role, as State Director of Education Technology in Vermont, was... Read More →
Sponsors
avatar for Ken Goldberg

Ken Goldberg

MCG Managed Resources
MCG Managed Resources is a Managed Services Provider currently providing backup and disaster recovery services to the Essex Westford School District and the Addison Northwest School District. In addition, our company can provide remote help desk services, EDR/MDR solutions for security... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway II

10:00am EST

Librarians Lead on GenAI and Intellectual Property
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
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.

Link to published slidedeck with some additional resources that you all may find useful.
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

10:00am EST

Twenty-five for ‘25: Inspiring and Promising Trends, Technologies, and Tools
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Experience a lightning fast session that will highlight twenty-five timely trends, innovative technologies, and useful tools.  Completely updated from last year’s Vermontfest session, it will cover technologies for all grade levels and subject areas.  General and specific use artificial intelligence tools will be described. Strategies for addressing the challenges and benefits of teaching with them will be included, along with multiple ways of using AI to save time planning lessons and creating teaching materials. You will see free tools you can master quickly, an update on virtual and augmented reality apps, the largest collections of free authentic artifacts, outstanding video and audio archives, new ways of reaching special needs students, and inexpensive little drones and robots.  Hear about technologies and innovative ideas that do not yet exist at the time this session was proposed.  The term “Electronic Constructivism” was coined by this presenter who will link these technologies to what it is all about: Good Teaching.  No experience necessary - just your curiosity and your enthusiasm about teaching.  The agenda is packed, but you’ll receive links to all resources to explore later.  The session will end with a raffle for techy door 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 →
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Escapade II

10:00am EST

You can't protect what you cannot see! Increasing Cyber Security and posture on a K12 budget!
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Protecting your user and student data from cyber threats. How Ransomware has evolved to crimewave, ransom and extortion. A discussion on the "Dark Web" and who's behind the "bad actor" activity. What's in your incident response plan?Achieving a higher level of security posture through prevention and monitoring with enterprise grade solutions on a K12 Budget.
Sponsors
avatar for David Wren

David Wren

NTP Cyber Security
Cyber Security Firm specializing in Security Operations Center (SOC) as a service.  Includeing managed EDR, MDR, XDR, secure Email, SASE, SSE and awareness training
Thursday November 7, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Roundabout

11:30am EST

AI - It's Not Magic, It's Computer Science !!
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
​​​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

Find Slides and Join Vermont CSTA​​​

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

11:30am EST

Disrupting for Justice: FHTMS Students Organized Against Racism (S. O. A. R.) - A
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
FHTMS SOAR Students plan an interactive session geared for participants who are in various parts of their journey toward active antiracism work. S. O. A. R. students will briefly describe their work before launching into practical "hands-on" activities designed to allow participants to
• reflect on their identities and the need for this work
• improve on “Speak up” strategies guided by the work of Teaching Tolerance
• explore both individual and collective aspects of antiracism work
• create tools that can immediately be taken back to your school setting to unapologetically interrupt and disrupt racism within our school systems.
Speakers
avatar for Gary Russell

Gary Russell

Educator/Coach, South Burlington School District
Our S.O.A.R. Program demonstrates innovative, disarming, and nonthreatening strategies and tactics to combat racism and racist acts in schools. Students are at the forefront of these exceptional and nontraditional efforts.  Please feel free to discuss ways in which a program like... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Northstar I

11:30am EST

Kami's Latest and Greatest Features
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Join us for an in-depth look at the latest and greatest tools and features in Kami, the leading online document collaboration platform. In this presentation, we will showcase the newest additions to Kami's powerful suite of features, including real-time collaboration, advanced annotation tools, improved PDF editing capabilities Questions AI, and much more. Whether you're a seasoned Kami user or just getting started, you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn about the cutting-edge tools and features that can help take your productivity to the next level. Join us and discover how Kami is revolutionizing the way we work and collaborate online.
Speakers
avatar for Oliver Tingling

Oliver Tingling

Teacher Success Champion, Kami
Kami is an online document annotation and markup tool. You can highlight, underline, and strikethrough text in PDF and other document formats. You can also add text boxes, shapes, and images. Kami works with Google Drive and Google Classroom. With Kami, you can easily collaborate... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Escapade II

11:30am EST

Library Advocacy 101
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
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
avatar for Liz von Nagy

Liz von Nagy

School Librarian, Essex Westford School District
Librarian. Self-Proclaimed Nerd. She/Her
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway II

11:30am EST

Literacy Comes Alive! Grant Opportunities with CLiF
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
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.
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway I

11:30am EST

Tech Talk on Rostering/Onboarding/App Management
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Join us to explore how Essex Westford (Peter Drescher), Harwood Unified Union (Nate Gingras) , and Mount Mansfield Unified Union (Jeff Wallis), are leveraging ClassLink in their districts.
-Challenges they faced before using ClassLink
-From SSO to Rostering and Account Provisioning
-Implementation process
-See what’s new
While this is focused on a particular solution, all will talk about various ways all have explored this topic over the years. Consider how this solution might provide a streamlined means to roster and on/offboard employees.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Wallis

Jeff Wallis

Director of Technology, Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District
avatar for Nate Gingras

Nate Gingras

Assistant Director of Education Technology, Harwood Unified Union School District
PD

Peter Drescher

Director of Technology and Innovation, Essex Westford School District
Peter is currently serving as the Director of Technology and Innovation at Essex Westford School District.  He is passionate about working with educators to support teaching and learning with technology and in his past role, as State Director of Education Technology in Vermont, was... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Escapade I

1:45pm EST

CS in Upper Elementary/ Middle School with CoSpaces
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
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

1:45pm EST

Disrupting for Justice: FHTMS Students Organized Against Racism (S. O. A. R.) - B
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
FHTMS SOAR Students plan an interactive session geared for participants who are in various parts of their journey toward active antiracism work. S. O. A. R. students will briefly describe their work before launching into practical "hands-on" activities designed to allow participants to
• reflect on their identities and the need for this work
• improve on “Speak up” strategies guided by the work of Teaching Tolerance
• explore both individual and collective aspects of antiracism work
• create tools that can immediately be taken back to your school setting to unapologetically interrupt and disrupt racism within our school systems.
Speakers
avatar for Gary Russell

Gary Russell

Educator/Coach, South Burlington School District
Our S.O.A.R. Program demonstrates innovative, disarming, and nonthreatening strategies and tactics to combat racism and racist acts in schools. Students are at the forefront of these exceptional and nontraditional efforts.  Please feel free to discuss ways in which a program like... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar I

1:45pm EST

Engaging Students and the Community with Biographies
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
This presentation will give you all the resources to create this program in your community. For our biography unit last year, instead of students researching a famous person online; we connected with our local seniors citizens. Though digital storytelling, Students used countless skills in this process including creating questions, conducting interviews, embedding technology skills, and developing research skills. Students expand their writing, executive functions, and interpersonal relationships.
Speakers
avatar for Katrina Antonovich

Katrina Antonovich

Teacher, Milton Middle School
Katrina Antonovich is a 5/6 ELA/SS teacher at Milton Middle School. For the last three years, Katrina has worked to implement Act 77 at MMS. An innovative educator for 15+ years, mom, wife, and out-of-the-box thinker with students. ISTE certified educator, with a passion for travel... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Gateway II

1:45pm EST

Law for Librarians
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
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 Boisseau Allison

Meg Boisseau Allison

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

1:45pm EST

Leveraging AI to Manage & Protect your Network
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
This session will look at how AI is starting to impact your network from a management and security perspective. We will look at what tools are available today and what we should expect in the future and how you can prepare. Part of the session will be dedicated to a round table forum to hear from the group regarding what schools are doing today and how you would like to leverage AI to improve how you are able to protect and manage your network.
Speakers
avatar for Jeff Mann

Jeff Mann

Territory Manager – ME/NH/VT, HPE Aruba Networking
HPE Aruba Networks provides Edge to Core network switching, wireless, and network security solutions supporting both on-premise and cloud deployments. Aruba’s solutions are built on a security-first, AI-Powered network leveraging Aruba Central as your network management tool delivering... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Roundabout

1:45pm EST

STEAM/Makerspace Projects Connected to Digital Citizenship Topics.
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
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
avatar for Eileen Vaughn

Eileen Vaughn

Librarian / STEAM Teacher, Mountain Views SU
Thursday November 7, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Gateway I

2:45pm EST

AI Policy Starter Kit: Concrete Tools for District Leaders
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
While policy and guidelines are only one part of a district's response to the advent of genAI, they are a critical foundation for your district’s approach. A well-crafted policy and resources to guide classroom practice help teachers and students navigate the shifting landscape of technology that surrounds us. In this hands-on session, we will explore the free AI Policy Starter Kit as a starting point for districts and schools to craft thoughtful and proactive generative AI guidance and policy aligned with their district needs and priorities. We will explore resources in the kit that spark conversations about the range of factors and conditions that go into creating genAI policy, and concrete steps that lead to draft policy and guidance language. Using case studies to guide our thinking, we will create a thoughtful and custom approach to district policy and resources that help our teachers and students feel confident in their ability to navigate complexity with a critical lens.

Link to my slidedeck for this session is here.
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 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Escapade II

2:45pm EST

AI tools as "Thought Partners" for Teachers and Students
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Reframe your thinking of AI as a thought partner and you open a whole new world of possibilities! Join me and explore a few different tools that teachers AND students (yes, students UNDER 13) can use. Tools like Schoolai, MagicSchool, and MirrorTalk. Use SchoolAI to help you brainstorm ideas, work through writer's block, or help a student narrow down a research topic. With MirrorTalk, students can reflect on their work and get spot on feedback to help them think about next steps. All tools have Student Privacy Agreements in Vermont and are ready to use!

Presentation Link 
Speakers
avatar for Jennifer Mitchell

Jennifer Mitchell

Education Technology Integrationist, Missisquoi Valley School District
Jen is a wife and mother of two college age kids. She has been in education for over 20 years and has taught everything from PreK & Kindergarten through 6th Grade. Jen is now in her 4th year as the Education Technology Integrationist at Swanton Elementary School. She has a BS in Early... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Gateway II

2:45pm EST

The Future Is Now! AI Is Alive!
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Josh, Chris, and Mark have real conversations, real arguments, and real banter on IT issues and trends in K12 Schools. In this session, the guys will discuss AI and other hot items in K12 and how tech depts should prepare.
Speakers
avatar for Chris Warden

Chris Warden

K12 Tech Talk Podcast, K12 Tech Talk Podcast
A K12TechPro Podcast. This podcast is about trending K12 technology topics and issues. Josh, Chris, and Mark have real conversations, real arguments, and real banter on IT issues and trends in K12 Schools.
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Gateway I

2:45pm EST

Updating Your District’s Legacy Apple Environment: Spotlight on Activation Lock and Managed Apple IDs
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Apple’s foray into enterprise device management has been a series of incremental changes that has resulted in current best practices standing in conflict with traditional fleet deployment. Fortunately, Apple has also introduced new tools to deal with these legacy challenges so that now is the prime time to prepare for the future of Apple devices using your organization’s Apple School Manager instance.

In this session, we will set the stage by surveying the history of Apple device deployment in education environments, one which was characterized by user-created Apple IDs that were barely a step away from personal ownership. We will then focus on the two primary challenges this has produced, namely, devices being rendered unusable by Activation Lock when transferring users and the existence of user identities that appear to be organization-based but exist without oversight. We will then do a deep dive in understanding the cause of these issues and establish clear processes for avoiding and ameliorating these situations using tools made available by Apple, including the newly announced process for directly converting Personal Apple Accounts to Managed Apple Accounts.
Speakers
avatar for Philip Bauchan

Philip Bauchan

IT Help Desk Technician, Missisquoi Valley School District
Philip Bauchan is an IT Help Desk Technician at Missisquoi Valley School District where he provides frontline support for faculty and staff as well as being responsible for Apple device management for the district. Previously a high school teacher with over a decade of experience... Read More →
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Roundabout

2:45pm EST

What the Heck is Copyright (+ Fair Use) in Schools
Thursday November 7, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
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
 
Friday, November 8
 

8:00am EST

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

8:00am EST

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













Speakers
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 →
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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

8:45am EST

Opening & Keynote: Charles Waters: THE LIFE OF AN AUTHOR AND ACTOR
Friday November 8, 2024 8:45am - 9:55am EST
THE LIFE OF AN AUTHOR AND ACTOR: Waters' keynote touches on themes that are threaded in his books and that educators can incorporate into their classrooms: black history, inequality, nature, sports, and tapping into your memory to mine uncomfortable relatable truths in poems. He will also share writing tips he's learned from his journey.
Friday November 8, 2024 8:45am - 9:55am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom

10:00am EST

Empowering Educators: An AI Toolkit & Resource Guide for the Modern Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
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 is the Director of Technology for the RCPS in Rutland, Vermont. She is licensed as a teacher, principal, and superintendent. Patricia has served on the boards of Vermont's ISTE and ASCD affiliate organizations. In 2020, Patricia received the Frank Watson Lifetime Achievement... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway I

10:00am EST

Enhance any curriculum with 3D Printing
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
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
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Kimberly M Smith

Computer Scicene & Design Thinking / STEAM Teacher and Tech Integration Coach, Saint Raphael School
With over 25 years dedicated to computer science, STEAM, and inclusive Makerspace education, I am passionate about making technology accessible to all students. As a Tinkercad Teacher Advisory Board member, Maker’s Empire Ambassador, and Qweebi Teacher Advisor, I bring a hands-on... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Gateway II

10:00am EST

Getting Creative with the Circuit Playground
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
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
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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 →
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar II

10:00am EST

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

Nolan Sutker

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

11:00am EST

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

11:30am EST

Artificial Intelligence: Potential, Precautions, 25 Mind Blowing Possibilities
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
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

11:30am EST

Harness the Power of Virtual Makerspaces to Create Equitable Access to STEAM
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
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
avatar for Kimberly M Smith

Kimberly M Smith

Computer Scicene & Design Thinking / STEAM Teacher and Tech Integration Coach, Saint Raphael School
With over 25 years dedicated to computer science, STEAM, and inclusive Makerspace education, I am passionate about making technology accessible to all students. As a Tinkercad Teacher Advisory Board member, Maker’s Empire Ambassador, and Qweebi Teacher Advisor, I bring a hands-on... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Gateway II

11:30am EST

Red Clover Committee to the Rescue!
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
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
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Escapade II

11:30am EST

Swank K12 Movies: Using Movies Inside and Outside of the Classroom
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Movies are used inside and outside the classroom across the country every day. We will discuss some of the common copyright questions such as, 
  • Copyright/Fair Use related to movies in K-12 schools
  • Obtaining safe, legal access to the K12 Movie Streaming Library
We'll also discuss how to help bring value for all participants wanting to use movies for instruction purposes or for opportunities for reward days, holiday parties, celebrations, and more other examples.
Sponsors
avatar for Seth Acock

Seth Acock

Swank Movie Licensing USA and K12 Streaming
Swank Movie Licensing + Streaming Library. For Education Easy, Safe, Legal Access for All Movie Use at Your School.
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Roundabout

1:45pm EST

Cybersecurity for All Students
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
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

Director of Curriculum, 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

1:45pm EST

Exploring Invention Education with the Young Inventor's Program
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
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

1:45pm EST

Library Advocacy and Act 150
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
School Library Advocacy and Act 150 Slides

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 →
avatar for Susie Snow

Susie Snow

VSLA President/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 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Escapade II

1:45pm EST

OPALS in Action: Organize, Promote, Engage!
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
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

School Librarian, Bradford Elementary School
Cheryl Doubleday is a dedicated K-6 Library Media Specialist currently in her fifth year as the Bradford Elementary School Librarian. She holds an M.Ed. in Library Media and draws on her theatre background to enhance her read-alouds, bringing stories to life! Cheryl loves reading... Read More →
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Gateway I

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
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.
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar I

1:45pm EST

Transforming Elementary Learning with Seesaw: Instruction + Insights and New Curriculum Tools
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
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
avatar for Phil Terra

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
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

2:45pm EST

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

2:45pm EST

Power Up Your Creativity + Communication with Canva for Schools!
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
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

2:45pm EST

Storytime Jam
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
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!
Click here for the book list from this session
Speakers
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar II
 
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