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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This session is designed for 5th-grade educators and Science Lead Teachers looking to bridge the gap between rigorous state standards and the kind of "wow" moments that make students life-long learners. We’ll dive into a Future Ready approach to elementary science, where students don't just read about phenomena—they build, test, and investigate them. By aligning hands-on activities (from Design Challenges, Inquiry, and Investigations) with specific learning targets, we ensure that student engagement leads directly to mastery. Join us to discover how shifting from "telling" to "doing" creates an Inspiring Impact, empowering your students to engineer solutions for the world of tomorrow.
Take coding and robotics to the next level with Sphero BOLT+. In this interactive session, participants will explore block-based and text-based programming while tackling engaging challenges. Learn how BOLT+ supports computer science, engineering design, and real-world problem-solving in a fun, approachable way.
Thursday August 6, 2026 10:45am - 12:15pm EDT Room 220
Take coding and robotics to the next level with Sphero BOLT+. In this interactive session, participants will explore block-based and text-based programming while tackling engaging challenges. Learn how BOLT+ supports computer science, engineering design, and real-world problem-solving in a fun, approachable way.
Thursday August 6, 2026 12:45pm - 2:15pm EDT Room 220
Artificial Intelligence is everywhere—but many educators are still asking how to use it in ways that truly impact teaching and learning. Aligned to strategic goals of developing future-ready learners, this session focuses on practical, classroom-ready systems across all grade levels and content areas, with an emphasis on career and technical education and real-world skill development. Participants will explore AI as a co-teacher through structured prompts, AI-generated avatars, and student-centered tasks that strengthen communication, problem-solving, and workplace readiness while enhancing instruction in meaningful, sustainable ways. No prior AI experience required.
Empower 4th graders to be Future Ready creators by using WeVideo to turn science units into dynamic multimedia reviews. These student-led productions serve as a vital refresher for 5th-grade peers, creating an Inspiring Impact across grade levels. Learn how to bridge curriculum gaps through digital storytelling that builds lasting mastery. Turn your students into subject-matter experts with this creative, collaborative approach.
