"Michael's enthusiasm and passion are contagious!" 
​-  Melinda Alcosser, Science Teacher

As an award-winning educator, global speaker, and trainer, Michael has decades of experience supporting teachers and students as they strive to elevate their practice and bring purpose and joy back to learning. 

Whether it's a keynote, an intimate talk with your team, or a workshop, Michael can help move the dialogue forward. Many of the topics below are based on concepts that appear in his book, Storytelling With Purpose: Digital Projects To Ignite Student Curiosity. Custom talks and workshops are also available. Contact Michael for more details.
TEACHING AND LEARNING

  • Uncheatable Assessments
  • Experiential learning
  • Secrets of successful project-based learning
  • Storytelling for Science

SOCIAL WELLBEING

  • Fostering a classroom culture inclusiveness
  • Developing identity: Lessons, and projects that foster self-worth and respect
  • How to talk about diversity when you can’t talk about diversity

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

  • Lessons from Antarctica: Takeaways from a National Geographic Expedition
  • Using digital storytelling as a tool for climate action
  • Using digital storytelling for social change
  • Fostering cultural literacy

EDUCATION TECHNOLOGY

  • Podcasting for the classroom
  • Video story projects for the classroom: Explainer videos and documentaries
  • Digital book projects: Literary magazines, portfolios and more
  • Social media storytelling projects for the classroom

What clients are saying about Michael

"Michael is awesome! He is extremely knowledgeable and he motivated everyone in the room."
- Paula, Elementary Teacher

"Thank you! Your innovative teaching techniques are inspiring!"
- Matt, High School English Teacher

"We value his ability to integrate his classroom experience with his extensive knowledge of tech and its power to personalize learning for students of all ages. He is an exceptional storyteller and talented speaker." 
- Kathy Crowley, Founder, Readability Matters

"Michael is an individual with a superb understanding of how to adapt to a student's comprehension of material. He not only has the 'know how' but he is able to convey his message so that it's suitable to the listener. He can teach anyone!"
-Hunter Isbell, Music Teacher