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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
 
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 →
Vermont Fest Circuit Playground! (1) pdf
Vermont Fest Circuit Playground! (1) pptx
Friday November 8, 2024 10:00am - 10:55am EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block A

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
avatar for Shannon Gile

Shannon Gile

School librarian, Milton High School
Librarian at Milton High School. Follow me @gileslibrarian on most socials.
Friday November 8, 2024 11:30am - 12:25pm EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block B

1:45pm EST

Jumpstart Creative Writing with AI
Friday November 8, 2024 1:45pm - 2:40pm EST
Northstar II
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
avatar for Jeremy VanDerKern

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

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!
Click here for the book list from this session
Speakers
avatar for Matt Gile
Friday November 8, 2024 2:45pm - 3:40pm EST
Northstar II
  Fri Block D
 
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