2024VSTE Annual Conference

Let?s embark on a new odyssey to make classroom discussions smooth sailing! Together we?ll plot a course to steer your roundtables to success while helping your students deepen their understanding. Come join me as we parlay like a pirate with Parlay Genie, an AI assistant for Socratic seminars and roundtables designed to help generate, facilitate, and moderate verbal or written discussions with in-depth insights and analysis!

If you're feeling curiouser and curiouser about how to successfully leverage AI in your school or classroom, let's take a deep dive down the rabbit hole of prompt engineering. In this session, we?ll delve into strategies that transform mundane questions into captivating queries. Whether you're a white rabbit racing against time or a caterpillar pondering existence, this session will help you unlock the wonder of AI with specific strategies for question refinement, persona adoption, few-shot prompting, and more.

In this engaging professional development session, educators will be introduced to the transformative 3D printer program designed to provide equitable access to cutting-edge 3D printing technology. Participants will explore how this program fosters creativity, hands-on learning, and problem-solving skills by allowing students to manage their own 3D print projects in a library, makerspace, or innovation lab. The session will cover key aspects of program management, including the setup of student resources in Canvas modules, options for training students outside of instructional time, tips for supporting students with diverse needs, and the logistics of scheduling print jobs. By the end of the session, attendees will have practical strategies for implementing a student-driven 3D printing program that promotes innovation and equity in their schools.

Join us for an interactive session that will revolutionize your teaching approach! Discover how to seamlessly integrate ChatGPT and the GooseChase Scavenger app into your lesson plans, fostering active engagement and real-world application of knowledge across all grades and subjects. Engaging all students in rigorous, authentic, and student-centered learning to help them identify their passions, and taking ownership of their learning, this session empowers educators to cultivate future-ready learners through innovative technology and immersive learning experiences. Get ready to transform your classroom into an exciting adventure where students actively apply what they've learned in fun and meaningful ways!