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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View (and leave with a copy of) 10 Google Maps Street View tours authored by the presenter to support specific science and social studies SOLs in grades 3, 4, and 5. This session will include a brief overview of each tour: Weathering and Erosion (5th), Rock Cycle (5th), Virginia's Regions (4th) Virginia’s Natural Resources (4th), Cloud Types (4th), Ocean Floor (4th), Ancient China (3rd), Greek Architecture (3rd), Roman Architecture (3rd) and Vincent van Gogh's Art (K-5). Additional discussion topics include instructional delivery considerations and creating your own Street View tours.
Link to slide deck presentation: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1cR4BtnXr4KjB4nQ9W-SdmUFnlzJst3u2uI9IFXEgd9U/edit?usp=sharing
Dive into the wonders of Discovery Education’s Science Techbook in this interactive session designed to make differentiation effortless and engaging. Participants will explore the model lesson packed with diverse resources and tools, allowing you to tailor instruction to meet the needs of every student whether they're emerging language learners (ELs), struggling learners, or advanced learners ready to soar.
Discover the magic of built-in features that enhance learning accessibility and foster student independence. Experience Immersive Reader, speech-to-text tools, adjustable reading levels, language conversion capabilities, and an interactive glossary, all of which empower educators to make science concepts come alive for a wide range of learners.
Instructional Tech Specialist, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
I am a certified preK-8th grade teacher. Currently, I am an Instructional Technology Specialist at Lynnhaven Elementary School. Lynnhaven is 1-to-1 using Chromebooks for K-5th. We also utilize iPads and many coding devices for facilitating the learning of every student. One of my... Read More →
Tuesday August 5, 2025 10:45am - 11:25am EDT Room 117
In this session, teachers will be taught how to teach mindfulness to students through different strategies. Recentering students and teaching them strategies to cope with stress is a great way to get them future-ready!
2nd Grade teacher, Virginia Beach City Public Schools
Emily has worked in VBCPS for 5 years and is looking forward to her 10th year in the classroom. Emily enjoys using technology in the classroom to create an engaging experience for learners. She believes in integrating content into language arts and math to immerse students in what... Read More →
Tuesday August 5, 2025 12:45pm - 1:25pm EDT Room 117
