Vermont Fest 2024: Full Schedule

1:45pm EST

Jumpstart Creative Writing with AI

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

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

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

Grade Span Middle School, High School, Post Secondary
Tags Digital Literacy & Citizenship, Digital Storytelling, CS & Computational Thinking
Level Emerging
Theme Improving Classroom Practices with Technology

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

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 →

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

Grade Span Elementary School, Middle School, High School
Tags Advocacy & Leadership, Digital Literacy & Citizenship, STEM/STEAM & MakerSpaces
Level Emerging
Theme Improving Classroom Practices with Technology, improving-classroom-practices-with-technology