Vermont Fest 2019: Full Schedule

Welcome to the interactive web schedule for the 2019 Vermont Fest Conference! Click on the "Helpful Info" section below for tips on navigating this site, and building your own agenda. (as of November 15, 2019)

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PLEASE NOTE: Some sessions have a limited capacity. Seating for all sessions is first-come, first-serve. Advance RSVP is not an option; adding an item to your agenda in Sched does not guarantee you a seat. Look for LIMITED CAPACITY in the session title to see which sessions are going to close their doors after capacity is hit and read the session description to see how many people they will accept.

10:30am EST

Building a Podcast Studio

As heard in old timey radio voice> In this age of alternative assessment and modern technology at our fingertips, can we use an old technology - the radio - as a means of student assessment and provide a path to proving proficiency? This session will discuss the whats, hows, and whys of podcasting with students and show you some easy free tools to get started right away on any device.

Speakers

Joe Bertelloni

School Librarian, Clarendon Elementary School

Technology Teacher at Clarendon Elementary School. Experimenting in STEM and STEAM. Looking to develop elementary level stand alone curriculum.

Friday November 15, 2019 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Gateway 2

Friday Block 3

Strand Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Educational Technology, Personalized Learning, Flexible Pathways, Proficiency-Based Education
Audience Early Education, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Post High School

1:30pm EST

BookCreator- Hands on Session

BookCreator is a app is available for iPad, Chromebooks, and web-browser. Teachers can create a free account with 1 library of 40 books, or can purchase a license to expand their capabilities. Attendees will learn how to create a book using the BookCreator App, which can include text, images, videos, maps, and audio. I will also show attendees examples of how to use books as math or science journals, portfolios, or student projects.

Link to Presentation

Speakers

Edith Fogarty

Technology Integration Facilitator, Bradford Elementary School

Edith Fogarty has been an educator for over 19 years. She is currently the Technology Integration Facilitator for Bradford Elementary School in Bradford, Vermont. Edith works closely with the staff and students of her school and district to learn innovative ways to use GSuite applications... Read More →

Friday November 15, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Gateway 2

Friday Block 4

Strand Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Educational Technology, Personalized Learning, Flexible Pathways, Proficiency-Based Education
Audience Early Education, Elementary, Middle School, High School

1:30pm EST

How Maker and S.T.E.A.M. Can Exist in a Library Space

When we think of maker spaces we think of building, carving, cutting, splicing and messy. So, how can a maker space exist in a library setting while still maintaining the traditional library ideals? Come find out how you can have the best of both worlds as we look at how to add Maker and STEAM to your library instruction. This will be a hands on workshop filled with fun and adventure!!

Speakers

Kelly McGee

Librarian, Rutland Town School

librarymakersteam pdf

Friday November 15, 2019 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Escapade 2

Friday Block 4

Strand STEAM
Audience Early Education, Elementary, Middle School

2:45pm EST

Personalized Learning Plans in Kindergarten

This workshop demonstrates how a Personalized Learning Plan can look at the early elementary level. The PLP is done with close work by the teachers and other mentors. It uses technology and includes these components:

student self-assessment
student talents and aspirations
student goal setting
student cooperative work
student challenges
student proficiencies.

Speakers

Linda Mullin

teacher, Rutland Town School

I believe that a public school is not only an academic space, but it is a social space. I work to help the whole student grow: socially, emotionally, academically, and physically by building relationships with students and their families.

Presentation Personalized Learning Plans . pptx

Friday November 15, 2019 2:45pm - 3:45pm EST
Escapade 2

Friday Block 5

Strand Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment, Educational Technology, Coaching and Leadership Development, STEAM, Personalized Learning, Flexible Pathways, Proficiency-Based Education, Classroom Culture
Audience Early Education, Elementary, Middle School

Vermont Fest 2019

10:30am EST

Joe Bertelloni

1:30pm EST

Edith Fogarty

1:30pm EST

Kelly McGee

2:45pm EST

Linda Mullin

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