Ken Shelton
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Education Professional & Consultant; Google Certified Innovator & Apple Distinguished Educator
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Ken Shelton Biography
Ken Shelton is a highly distinguished, multi-award-winning professional and best-selling author in the field of education. He holds a Master’s degree in Education with a specific focus on Educational Technology and New Media Design and Production. His academic background is complemented by over two decades of teaching experience, with a significant part of his career devoted to shaping young minds at the Middle School level. Shelton is an esteemed and highly sought-after thought leader in education, particularly in the areas of educational technology, learning experience design, and leadership development. Shelton’s expertise also extends to the sphere of policy-making/policy advisement, including being a notable figure on a California State Superintendent of Public Instruction’s Education Technology Task Force.
A committed advocate for equitable learning opportunities, Shelton regularly imparts knowledge, inspiration, and insights through keynote speeches, personalized consulting, organizational culture/change, school/district transformation, and hands-on workshops. His range of expertise covers an array of topics, including but not limited to, Organizational Leadership, Policy Analysis, Policy Development, School/District Transformation, Inclusive Learning Environments, Antibias/Antiracism, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Media Literacy, Cultural Intelligence, Design, Career and Technical Education (CTE), and in the emerging technology field of Artificial Intelligence. His most recent impact in the area of AI includes supporting the development of school/district/system policy, advisement, professional development planning, and leading workshops for educators across all levels of responsibility. He is the co-author of a best-selling book on artificial intelligence titled, "The Promises and Perils of AI in Education: Ethics and Equity Have Entered the Chat."
Shelton has garnered many awards within education and educational technology. He has been recognized by the International Society for Technology in Education with two awards. Shelton was the proud recipient of the Digital Equity Professional Learning Network Excellence Award in 2018 and the Making IT Happen Award in 2022 due to his extraordinary commitment, leadership, courage, and persistence in improving digital learning opportunities for students. His unyielding dedication to enhancing digital learning opportunities for students led him to be acknowledged as an influencer to follow by EdTech Magazine. In 2024, Shelton was awarded the CUE (Computer Using Educators) Platinum Disc Award in recognition of his significant ongoing contributions to the advancement of technology in education and an outstanding career-long commitment to CUE, its affiliates, and its mission. His work has also been recognized with accolades from leading global tech companies such as Apple, Google, and Microsoft. He is an Apple Distinguished Educator, a Google Certified Innovator, and a Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert, signifying his active and influential role in advancing educational technology and digital learning experiences.
Shelton’s influence transcends borders. He has been invited to speak at numerous global conferences, international schools, NGOs, and education-related gatherings. His wealth of practical experience, knowledge, and perspectives provide invaluable support to various organizations, including State Departments of Education, Ministries of Education, and non-profits.
Currently, among many things, Shelton provides insightful guidance and advisement as a member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Board and Advisory Board for several technological companies, start-ups, and non-profit organizations that focus on education. His responsibilities extend beyond advisory roles to include policy analysis, platform evaluation, and community outreach, alongside aiding in the creation of equitable and inclusive recruitment and retention programs. His endeavors aim to build a more equitable, inclusive future in the world of technology and education. He also serves in an advisory role for several technology companies as they look to develop their Artificial Intelligence platforms in an equitable, accessible, responsible, and impactful way.
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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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Ken Shelton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Education, Education Motivation, TED, Literacy, Teacher Motivation, Technology, Online Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Education Policy & Reform, Diversity & Inclusion, Mindfulness and Sustainability.
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Ken Shelton is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Education, Education Motivation 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, Jaime Casap and Tyler DeWitt. 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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We had an excellent experience.
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