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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.
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Educators are struggling with the staggering mental load of analyzing student writing, often resulting in a feedback bottleneck that stalls student growth. This session provides a systematic AI-powered ecosystem using VBCPS-approved tools (like Brisk and MagicSchool,) that allows teachers to reclaim their cognitive space and pivot to high-impact instruction. Participants will move beyond "tool-talk" to architect a live workflow that transforms raw student drafts into actionable "Glows and Grows" and class-wide anecdotal trends in seconds. You will leave with a concrete, automated feedback system that eliminates the burnout cycle and fuels personalized learning.
Presenters
avatar for Michael Wesely

Michael Wesely

Instructional Tech Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
With 28 years of experience in Virginia Beach City Public Schools, Michael currently serves as an Instructional Technology Specialist who believes creativity belongs at the heart of learning. He has a passion for transforming classrooms into creative playgrounds where curiosity... Read More →
avatar for Beth Smith

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 →
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT
Room 234

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