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Wednesday, November 6
 

9:00am EST

Exhibit Set-Up
Wednesday November 6, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
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The Vermont Fest Expo is available for sponsors to set up their tables.
Wednesday November 6, 2024 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
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Thursday, November 7
 

7:00am EST

Exhibitor Setup
Thursday November 7, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EST
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Exhibit Hall Available for Setup
Thursday November 7, 2024 7:00am - 8:00am EST
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8:00am EST

Breakfast
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
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Breakfast in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
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8:00am EST

Expo Opens
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:00am - 5:45pm EST
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Come visit the expo and see what's new from our sponsors and exhibitors! Coffee available all day!
Thursday November 7, 2024 8:00am - 5:45pm EST
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8:45am EST

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

11:00am EST

Book Signing & Break with the Sponsors
Thursday November 7, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
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Meet keynote speaker, Richard Culatta and bring your copy of Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World to be signed. Additionally, meet children's book author, Charlotte Cheng. She will have copies of her books available for sale and signature as well.

Coffee break in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom with the sponsors!
Speakers
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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 →
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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 11:00am - 11:30am EST
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12:30pm EST

Lunch followed by Vita-Learn Awards and Annual Meeting
Thursday November 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:40pm EST
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Lunch in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom.
Thursday November 7, 2024 12:30pm - 1:40pm EST
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3:45pm EST

Happy Hour Networking and Social with Sponsors, Door Prizes
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:45pm - 5:45pm EST
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Happy Hour Networking and Social with Sponsors. Food and Drinks! Door prizes! Make sure you register to win Classroom grants at each sponsor and exhibitor table! Multiple opportunities to win a grant!
Thursday November 7, 2024 3:45pm - 5:45pm EST
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5:45pm EST

Exhibit Hall Closes & Dinner on your own
Thursday November 7, 2024 5:45pm - 6:30pm EST
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Vendors Tear-Down Come back and participate on Friday to network & attend sessions!
Thursday November 7, 2024 5:45pm - 6:30pm EST
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Friday, November 8
 

8:00am EST

Breakfast
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
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Breakfast in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom.
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 8:45am EST
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8:00am EST

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

FIRST Robotics - Real STEM, Real Fun!
Friday November 8, 2024 8:00am - 11:30am EST
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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!
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KM
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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
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8:00am EST

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













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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 →
JW
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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
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8:45am EST

Opening & Keynote: Charles Waters: THE LIFE OF AN AUTHOR AND ACTOR
Friday November 8, 2024 8:45am - 9:55am EST
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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
  Keynote

11:00am EST

Book Signing with Charles Waters
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
Oscar Wilde Ballroom
Keynote speaker, Charles Waters will be available to sign copies of his books.
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
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11:00am EST

Break
Friday November 8, 2024 11:00am - 11:30am EST
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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
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12:30pm EST

Lunch & VSLA Awards
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:40pm EST
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Lunch in the Oscar Wilde Ballroom. The Vermont School Library Association will recognize it's annual award honorees.
Friday November 8, 2024 12:30pm - 1:40pm EST
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3:40pm EST

Closing Remarks & Door Prizes
Friday November 8, 2024 3:40pm - 3:55pm EST
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Closing Remarks and final door prizes.
Friday November 8, 2024 3:40pm - 3:55pm EST
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