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.
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Move beyond surface-level questioning by integrating AVID’s "Marking the Text" with Costa’s Levels of Inquiry and Gemini AI. In this hands-on session, participants will learn to guide students through three stages of inquiry: gathering information, processing data, and applying knowledge "beyond the book." We will demonstrate how students can transform "Inquiry Sparks" into sophisticated prompts for Gemini, using AI to refine their thinking and generate content-specific questions. Attendees will leave with a practical toolkit of opening moves and reflection strategies to elevate critical thinking in any secondary classroom.
Stop drowning in "raw ingredients" like dense curriculum guides, lengthy slide sets, and endless lesson materials. In this beginner-friendly session, we’ll show you how to use NotebookLM as your digital sous-chef to "set and forget" your prep work. Learn how to toss your documents into one AI-powered pot to automatically simmer them into instant videos, study guides, and even custom podcasts. Participants will have workshop time during this session so you can walk away with a foolproof recipe for reclaiming your prep period and turning a mountain of resources into classroom-ready materials—no Michelin stars required!
ExploreLearning's Gizmos Investigations spark deeper science understanding with ready-made, inquiry-driven investigations and leverage Gizmos to target science sensemaking practices. In this workshop, secondary science teachers complete a Gizmos Investigation in a modeled lesson and reflect on the role of the teacher during the experience. They will then become oriented to the student results heat map and learn how to effectively monitor student progress and facilitate student learning throughout the process.
Teachers will explore Math Gizmos that help build a deeper understanding of math concepts that will be ready to implement immediately in the classroom. We will focus on best practices for using Gizmos in mathematics classrooms, where students can experiment, visualize and draw conclusions about the mathematics involved.
In this interactive session, participants will learn how to design simple, standards-aligned breakout box experiences for kindergarten and first grade students. Participants will see how AI and Seesaw can be used to create digital clues that reduce printing and prep while increasing student independence and accessibility. Attendees will have time to explore and create a breakout box activity on their own. Walk away with ready-to-use templates, a planning framework, and a step-by-step design process to create your own breakout experience aligned to your curriculum.
