Creativity, Circuits
and
Stories
Project Design Lab / June 23-27
Burlington, Vermont
Creativity, Circuits, and Code
that Bring Stories to LIfe.
Discover the magic of combining stories with technology and leave with the confidence to guide students in designing creative projects that deepen their engagement with literature using circuits and codes.
At the Project Design Lab you will build a project plan using creative engagement – making things we care about – to deepen your student's engagement with literature.
No prior experience
with circuits or coding needed.
We'll guide you through everything from basic LED circuits to block-based coding, helping you build confidence with each new skill.
You will leave with the confidence needed to guide students in designing creative projects that deepen their engagement with literature using circuits and codes.
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Who Should Attend?
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Elementary teachers in grades 3-5
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Middle & High School teachers: librarians, ELA, science, math, humanities, and art.
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STEAM and enrichment teacheres
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What To Expect
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Explore real examples of successful student and teacher projects to inspire your project design, from light-up mythology constellation displays to interactive talking posters.
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Master practical techniques using conductive tape, LED lights, sewable sensors, and beginner-friendly circuit boards through hands-on skill building.
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Learn to seamlessly blend science, technology, art, literacy, and storytelling.
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Create practical, customized project plan that integrates with your curriculum.
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Connect with fellow educators and learn from maker education experts.
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Develop your own project plan that you can customize for your students' needs and interests.
Constellation & Mythology Project at Edmunds Elementary School
Workshop Themes
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Paper Circuit Foundations
Create illuminated literary scenes using basic circuits and colorful LED lights.
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E-Textile Innovation
Craft wearable technology projects that bring literary characters and themes to life.
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Interactive Storytelling
Develop engaging narrative experiences using block-based coding.
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Advanced Integration
Incorporate beginner friendly circuit boards to add sound, light, and interactivity to student projects.
Adding whimsy and joy to projects using Circuits and Code.
Faculty
Lucie deLaBruere
Course Leader​​​​
Lucie deLaBruere has dedicated her career to transforming how students learn through hands-on projects using innovative technology. This year, she brings the spirit of Create Make Learn to Project Design Lab. With decades of teaching experience in Vermont schools ranging from Kindergarten to Grade 12, Lucie brings a unique blend of technical expertise and educational vision to every project she leads.
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Tuition
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$2,000 - Three graduate credits (syllabus)
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$1,790 - Certificate of Participation for 40 hours relicensing credits
$100 later registration fee after May 1.
Tuition includes a private air-conditioned dorm room with a centrally located private bath at the University of Vermont, plus breakfast and lunch. Everyone is on their own for dinner in Burlington. Lodging is optional.
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Attend Solo or as a Team
You can attend solo or with a team from your school or district.
Teams can be composed of any educator – classroom teachers, councilors, paras, special educators, staff, administrators – and can be from the same grades and content areas, or mixed.
Teams may include educators from different schools in the district if you want to design a multi-school project.
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Teaching Artist Residency - OPTIONAL
If you would like information on how to schedule a teaching artist residency to support implementing your project, complete the PDL Questions Form and we'll get right back to you.
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FAQ
Visit the PDL FAQ page for answers to questions about team participation, tuition & fees, lodging & meals, daily schedule, teaching artist selection (optional), and more.
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Project Snapshots
See examples of previous projects created at the Project Design Lab here.
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Questions?
Complete the PDL Questions Form and we'll be back in touch soon.
We invite you to let us know about specific accommodations you may need to participate in the Project Design Lab when completing your Registration Form, and we will make every effort to honor your request.
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