Ken Shelton
Keynote Speaker: Educational Technology Thought Leader & Learning Experience Designer; CEO of Elevate Education; Co-Author of "The Promises & Perils of AI in Education"; Apple Distinguished Educator
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Ken Shelton Biography
Ken Shelton is an educator, author, and thought leader specializing in educational technology, learning experience design, and leadership development. Shelton holds a master's degree in education with a focus on educational technology and new media design and production. His career includes more than 20 years of teaching, with significant experience at the middle school level. Shelton spent 11 years in a technology lab, advocating for career and technical education (CTE) opportunities and hands-on learning.
Shelton is recognized for his expertise in the future of learning, artificial intelligence in education, and digital literacy. He works with education systems to reimagine teaching, literacy, and leadership in a technology-driven society. Shelton emphasizes the importance of people, power, and purpose in education, encouraging leaders to consider issues of justice, access, and equity when integrating AI and digital tools. He has delivered presentations to educators in 49 states and more than 50 countries.
Shelton is the co-author of the book "The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered the Chat," written with Dee Lanier. The book examines the impact of artificial intelligence on education, focusing on ethical implementation, equity, and the mitigation of bias. Shelton and Lanier also developed a companion guide to support educators, administrators, and policymakers in navigating the complexities of AI in educational settings.
Shelton's involvement in the educational technology community includes recognition as an Apple Distinguished Educator, Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, and Google Certified Innovator. He has collaborated with state departments of education, ministries of education, and non-profit organizations, and served on the Education Technology Task Force for a California State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Shelton also contributes as a member of diversity, equity, and inclusion boards for technology firms and non-profits, providing policy analysis, platform evaluation, and community outreach.
Shelton has received multiple awards in education and educational technology, including the International Society for Technology in Education Digital Equity Professional Learning Network Excellence Award, the Making IT Happen Award, and the CUE Platinum Disc Award. EdTech Magazine has recognized him as an influencer in digital learning. Shelton is the founder and CEO of Elevate Education, where he continues to provide keynotes, workshops, consulting, and advisory services in education technology and leadership development worldwide.
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Ken Shelton Speaking Topics
This interactive keynote will address how to navigate one of the biggest challenges educators face today—providing students with equitable and culturally inclusive learning opportunities. This talk will include a detailed analysis of the varying levels of culture, addressing our social-emotional needs and why we must ensure our students are provided a diverse and equitable educational experience. Further to these points, the primary objective of this talk involves an examination of the ways in which technology functions as an indispensable and pivotal element in achieving this goal. Intrinsic to the presentation are personal narratives that align with the central theme of integrating a pedagogy that is both culturally relevant and culturally responsive across all content areas.
Step into the transformative landscape of Artificial Intelligence and witness its profound influence on education. This keynote will delve into the crucial topics of AI’s ever-growing role in our societal norms and its impact on education. The keynote examines how AI can be an automated mechanism in perpetuating or mitigating bias and the contemporary essential relevance of digital fluency skills. We’ll delve into the heart of AI’s impact on writing and research, creative expression, design, and information literacy while also emphasizing its potential in fostering many meaningful and relevant use cases. This keynote will further explore not only how AI revolutionizes time efficiency and student engagement, but also how it shapes our understanding of bias in technology and the importance of digital fluency in today’s world while preparing for tomorrow.
Navigating our new digital frontier requires us to examine the critical intersection of AI and education at a juncture of innovation and equity. This talk will explore how AI can either perpetuate disparities or empower transformative learning experiences, emphasizing the need for ethical implementation to ensure technology bridges rather than widens both digital and learning divides. This discussion simultaneously invites and challenges educators, leaders, and policymakers to explore strategies for creating/implementing AI systems that enhance teaching and learning while dismantling barriers to an equitable education. Join me as we look into pioneering solutions that confront AI’s challenges, ensuring a more empowering and equitable educational landscape.
Among the many factors that play a role in our experiences, being seen, being heard, and being included are critical. School is no different, as these are aligned with some of our basic needs. Yet how often do we look at our own habits of mind and cultural norms to ensure that we are mindful of our actions/interactions and truly inclusive and mindful? In this interactive talk, we will take a macro perspective on school culture and develop strategies for consistently examining our habits of mind and cultural norms. We will look at the norms that can lead to a lack of inclusion and how we can make mindfulness a norm instead.
In today’s age, the terms learning and classroom (learning space) have taken on a myriad of different and newer meanings. Both regularly occur and are associated with physical and digital environments. Oftentimes, the design of these environments can be a determining factor in the desired outcomes. In both cases, the designs of each can influence not only the learner but also the breadth and quality of their learning experience. This keynote is designed to explore authentic learning dynamically, where real-world relevance meets classroom innovation. This talk will delve into the essentials of designing learning experiences that resonate with students and empower them to take ownership of their learning. Discover how to integrate interdisciplinary approaches and foster a classroom environment where inquiry and exploration are combined with the strategic use of technology. We'll look at practical examples and strategies to help you transform theoretical knowledge into engaging, real-world applications that empower educators and students.
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What topics does Ken Shelton speak about?
Ken Shelton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Educational Motivational, TED, Literacy, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Education Reform, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion and College.
Where does Ken Shelton travel from?
Ken Shelton generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Ken Shelton?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ken Shelton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ken Shelton for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ken Shelton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Ken Shelton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Educational Motivational and TED. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Ken Shelton generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Jon Bergmann, Holly Clark and Robyn Jackson. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Ken Shelton for an upcoming event.
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Ken Shelton Speaking Topics
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Techquity™: Creating Learning Environments For Sustainability, Equity & Access
This interactive keynote will address how to navigate one of the biggest challenges educators face today—providing students with equitable and culturally inclusive learning opportunities. This talk will include a detailed analysis of the varying levels of culture, addressing our social-emotional needs and why we must ensure our students are provided a diverse and equitable educational experience. Further to these points, the primary objective of this talk involves an examination of the ways in which technology functions as an indispensable and pivotal element in achieving this goal. Intrinsic to the presentation are personal narratives that align with the central theme of integrating a pedagogy that is both culturally relevant and culturally responsive across all content areas.
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Revolutionizing Education: Unleashing the Unprecedented Power & Potential of Artificial Intelligence Technology in Education
Step into the transformative landscape of Artificial Intelligence and witness its profound influence on education. This keynote will delve into the crucial topics of AI’s ever-growing role in our societal norms and its impact on education. The keynote examines how AI can be an automated mechanism in perpetuating or mitigating bias and the contemporary essential relevance of digital fluency skills. We’ll delve into the heart of AI’s impact on writing and research, creative expression, design, and information literacy while also emphasizing its potential in fostering many meaningful and relevant use cases. This keynote will further explore not only how AI revolutionizes time efficiency and student engagement, but also how it shapes our understanding of bias in technology and the importance of digital fluency in today’s world while preparing for tomorrow.
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Navigating Digital Frontiers: Confronting Bias & Power for Equity in Education through AI
Navigating our new digital frontier requires us to examine the critical intersection of AI and education at a juncture of innovation and equity. This talk will explore how AI can either perpetuate disparities or empower transformative learning experiences, emphasizing the need for ethical implementation to ensure technology bridges rather than widens both digital and learning divides. This discussion simultaneously invites and challenges educators, leaders, and policymakers to explore strategies for creating/implementing AI systems that enhance teaching and learning while dismantling barriers to an equitable education. Join me as we look into pioneering solutions that confront AI’s challenges, ensuring a more empowering and equitable educational landscape.
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Building Sustainable Pathways Towards An Inclusive & Mindful Culture
Among the many factors that play a role in our experiences, being seen, being heard, and being included are critical. School is no different, as these are aligned with some of our basic needs. Yet how often do we look at our own habits of mind and cultural norms to ensure that we are mindful of our actions/interactions and truly inclusive and mindful? In this interactive talk, we will take a macro perspective on school culture and develop strategies for consistently examining our habits of mind and cultural norms. We will look at the norms that can lead to a lack of inclusion and how we can make mindfulness a norm instead.
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Design Matters: Rethinking Learning Environments
In today’s age, the terms learning and classroom (learning space) have taken on a myriad of different and newer meanings. Both regularly occur and are associated with physical and digital environments. Oftentimes, the design of these environments can be a determining factor in the desired outcomes. In both cases, the designs of each can influence not only the learner but also the breadth and quality of their learning experience. This keynote is designed to explore authentic learning dynamically, where real-world relevance meets classroom innovation. This talk will delve into the essentials of designing learning experiences that resonate with students and empower them to take ownership of their learning. Discover how to integrate interdisciplinary approaches and foster a classroom environment where inquiry and exploration are combined with the strategic use of technology. We'll look at practical examples and strategies to help you transform theoretical knowledge into engaging, real-world applications that empower educators and students.
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Ken Shelton Reviews
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Overall, we had very positive feedback from our audience regarding Ken's keynote, and we were delighted that he stayed to attend a few sessions and lunch.
The Pennsylvania State University - Mar 26 2026 -
We had an excellent experience.
TIES - Dec 19 2017
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How do I book Ken Shelton to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Ken Shelton for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Ken Shelton, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Ken Shelton or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Ken Shelton for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Ken Shelton, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. For the most current speaking fee to hire Ken Shelton, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Ken Shelton speak about?
Ken Shelton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Educational Motivational, TED, Literacy, Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Education Reform, Mental Health, Mindfulness, Sustainability, Diversity & Inclusion and College. -
Where does Ken Shelton travel from?
Ken Shelton generally travels from Los Angeles, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Ken Shelton?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Ken Shelton for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Ken Shelton for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Ken Shelton or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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