Name: Monuments Speak: Reimagining Reconstruction Through Your Own Design
Start: 2025-08-05T13:35:00-0400
End: 2025-08-05T14:15:00-0400

DTALcon 25 will be held at Tallwood High School on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. To stay up to date on DTALcon news and register for the event click HERE.

As of 9:00 AM on Monday, August 4, 2025 attendees will no longer be able to make any changes in SCHED. This will allow Conference Admin to prepare for the conference and print schedules. You may still attend however since you are not able to sign up for a session it is advised that you attend sessions that are open.

See you on Tuesday, August 5, 2025!

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT

Room 106

Our public spaces tell a selective story, often overlooking the various voices that have shaped our nation. This project challenges students to rethink historical narratives by using Tinkercad to design a 3D-printed Reconstruction monument for Virginia Beach. Working in teams, students will explore whose stories are told, how power is represented, and what messages their monument conveys. Through symbolism, location, and design choices, they will create a lasting tribute to Reconstruction’s impact, ensuring future generations engage with this rich time period in history. There is a version of this lesson that focuses on Holocaust memorials.

Presenters

Lauren Teed

Instructional Technology Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Lauren has worked in VBCPS for 13 years and is looking forward to her 14th year. Ten of those years were spent as a Science teacher at Kempsville HS, and she transitioned to the role of ITS in 2020. She enjoys helping teachers integrate technology into their classroom. Lauren holds... Read More →

Maria Faircloth

teacher, Instructional Coaching Team Member, Virginia Beach City Public Schools

Teach AP US History for 7 years. Born in Argentina speak fluent Spanish. Currently writing curriculum and editing lessons for the state of Virginia focusing on Inquiry-Based learning. Worked 6 years in alternative education, worked as gifted teachers and ESL. Currently AP US History... Read More →

Tuesday August 5, 2025 1:35pm - 2:15pm EDT
Room 106

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DTAL Conference 2025

Lauren Teed

Maria Faircloth

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