Academic Innovation - Navigating the Fundamentals of AI in Education

MAIS, Memphis, Tennesse

In this brief introductory talk we'll examine some of the common concerns about AI in the classroom as well as where things may be heading in the very near future.

Thinking Outside the Bot

TETA Summer Institute, Arlington, Tennesse

In this dynamic talk, we'll examine the powerful potential of using Artificial Intelligence to unlock student creativity in your classroom. By exploring the similarities and differences between human and AI-driven creativity, we'll discuss how educators can embrace a variety of AI tools to ignite students' creative spark.

Beyond the HYPE: Addressing Skepticism towards A.I. In Education

TETA Summer Institute, Arlington, Tennesse

Are you skeptical about the use of Artificial Intelligence in education? Do you think it's just another tech hype that will fade away with time? Think again. The potential benefits of AI in education are vast, ranging from personalized learning to improved teacher-student engagement.

GPT - A.I. Goes to High School

Lausanne Collegiate School, Memphis, Tennesse

ChatGPT and other forms of generative A.I. have taken the world by storm. How can we use it as teachers, both in the classroom, and while we work? Take a look at just a few ways that A.I. can help you become more efficient.

Expanding Student Engagement With Deeper Learning

LLI Southwest, Arlington, Texas

Hands-on projects are a great way to build student engagement, but how can you take that engagement to the next level and encorporate learning from multiple subjects?

Creativity Exercises That Build Connections

LLI Mississippi, Ridgeland, Mississippi

What if you could convince almost every student that they were creative in some way? Here are a couple of fun exercises that help students build their creative connections.

The Power of Genius Hour

In this presentation, we explore how dedicating time to pursuing personal passions through Genius Hour can unlock personal growth and learning, leading to improved well-being and greater opportunities for success and fulfillment.

Why Don't We All Know Kung Fu?

National Charter School Conference, Austin, Texas

In a day and age where information about how to do anything is just a click or swipe away, why aren't we all constantly learning new things? When I gave my students one hour a week to learn anything they wanted, the results were amazing.

MacGyver 101: SOLVE Your Own Problems

LLI Southwest, Arlington, Texas

In a day and age where information about how to do anything is just a click or swipe away, why aren't we all constantly learning new things? When I gave my students one hour a week to learn anything they wanted, the results were amazing.

Redefining Creativity

OpporUNITY, Celina, Texas

Before we can change the world, we need to change the way we see it. Help your students build creative confidence in themselves by changing their definition of “creativity”. Everyone is creative, they just need to be allowed to see it.

Student Companies: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

OpporUNITY, Celina, Texas

Prepare students for "real-world" experience by allowing them to create work for "real-world" clients. Each year I have my graphic design students create small 4 to 5 person startup companies. In this talk, we’ll take a look at things that went right, things that went wrong, and things that went very wrong in an attempt to always make things better the next time around.