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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 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Limited Capacity seats available
Educators are facing a growing challenge: student apathy paired with “data fatigue,” where tracking progress feels more like a task than a celebration. What if that data could fuel motivation instead of drain it? Learn how to create a schoolwide “side game” to boost engagement across any VBCPS platform. With AI as your gamification co-pilot, real-time literacy and math progress become meaningful through Boss Battles, Power-Ups, and shared challenges students want to join. Built on existing tools, this culture-driven system promotes ownership, collaboration, and visible growth—making progress rewarding, social, and worth celebrating.
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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 →
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Heidi Richardson

Principal ES, Kempsville Elementary School
Thursday August 6, 2026 9:50am - 10:30am EDT
Room 234

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