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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!
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Code, Create, Connect: Bringing Computer Science into K–2 Science & Social Studies LIMITED
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:45am - 11:25am EDT
Room 141
Computer science isn’t just for the upper grades! In this session, discover how even our youngest learners can code, create, and make cross-curricular connections through engaging K–2 lessons that integrate computer science into science and social studies. Using tools like ScratchJr, Bee-Bots, and unplugged coding activities, students explore concepts like weather, communities, landforms, and animal habitats while building computational thinking skills. Walk away with real classroom examples, age-appropriate tech tools, and ready-to-use lesson ideas that will empower your littles to think like coders while deepening content understanding.
Presenters
avatar for Beth Smith

Beth Smith

Instructional Tech Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
My passion lies in leveraging AI to streamline teacher tasks, integrating technology to create engaging learning experiences for students, and fostering a love for coding and robotics. My diverse background as a classroom teacher and a Gifted Resource Teacher enriches my current role... Read More →
avatar for Nicole Holdcraft

Nicole Holdcraft

Instructional Tech Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
With over a decade of experience teaching in both Chicago public and private schools, specializing in elementary education and early childhood development, Nikki brings a wealth of expertise to the education field. Recognized as Teacher of the Year in 2021 and Reading Teacher of the... Read More →
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:45am - 11:25am EDT
Room 141
  90 Minute Choice

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