DTAL Conference 2025

What if the atomic bomb was never dropped on Japan? In this interactive, cross-curricular session, discover how students dive into high-level critical thinking as they explore alternate historical outcomes through the lens of parallel universes. Using BookCreator, student groups craft dynamic, choose-your-own-adventure digital books that examine the potential consequences of a land invasion in Japan. This lesson fuses technology integration, curriculum support, and high-quality instructional strategies across content areas—bridging history, literacy, and even science fiction thinking. Walk away with ideas to engage your learners in creative, standards-aligned inquiry they won’t forget.