Name: Micro:Bit Makes Learning Interactive
Start: 2026-08-06T09:00:00-0400
End: 2026-08-06T09:40:00-0400

DTALcon 26 will be held at Green Run High School on Thursday, August 6, 2026. You can login to SCHED using your work Google Account ([email protected]). Once logged in, you can then select the sessions that you would like to attend. Registering for a session will hold your seat for that session. Waitlists are enabled, and you will be able to register for that session if a spot opens up.

To access the DTALcon 26 Google Site, click here - DTALcon 26.

Micro:Bit Makes Learning Interactive

LIMITED

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am EDT

Room 208

Limited Capacity seats available

Ready to swap passive screens for active play? Join this hands-on workshop for Grades 3-5 educators that is engaging and cross-curricular. We’ll dive into the micro:bit, transforming abstract concepts into tangible tools that demonstrate understanding.
This session directly supports our Strategic Plan to cultivate Future Ready Learners by bridging the gap between theory and practice. By integrating computer science standards into your curriculum you’ll empower students to be creators, not just consumers. (And trust me, you can do it!)

Presenters

Beth Smith

Instructional Tech Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

My passion lies in leveraging AI to streamline teacher tasks, integrating technology to create engaging learning experiences for students, and fostering a love for coding and robotics. My diverse background as a classroom teacher and a Gifted Resource Teacher enriches my current role... Read More →

Nicole Holdcraft

Instructional Tech Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

With over a decade of experience teaching in both Chicago public and private schools, specializing in elementary education and early childhood development, Nikki brings a wealth of expertise to the education field. Recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2021 and Reading Teacher of the... Read More →

Thursday August 6, 2026 9:00am - 9:40am EDT
Room 208

40 minute Choice session

Audience Instructional Staff
Area Elementary 3-5

DTAL Conference 2026

Beth Smith

Nicole Holdcraft

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DTAL Conference 2026

Beth Smith

Nicole Holdcraft

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