Keynotes that inspire audiences with innovative solutions and perspectives
Michael Hernandez is an in-demand international speaker, panelist, and moderator. His keynotes inspire audiences with fresh perspectives, surprising solutions, and actionable strategies grounded in experience and research. Clients include Apple, PBS, and National Geographic, and he has been a featured speaker at SXSW EDU, ISTE, ASCD, NJECC, VSTE and more.
Keynote topics
For educators, leadership, and community
Uncheatable Assessments:
Authentic Learning in the Age of AI
Based on Michael’s online course, he shares case studies, research, and practical strategies to help teachers foster academic integrity and overcome one of the biggest challenges today.
Think Again: Reimagining Education
in a Changing World
Rapid changes in technology and the social/political landscape can be stressful for teachers to navigate, leaving many of us wanting to go back to the basics. Hernandez helps educators, parents, and school leaders find opportunity in change, and sees it as a chance to remember what matters most in education: curiosity, inquiry, imagination, and the profound responsibility we have to prepare the next generation for the challenges they’ll face in the future.
Human-Centered Leadership
in the Age of AI
Rapid changes in technology and the social/political landscape can be stressful for teachers to navigate, leaving many of us wanting to go back to the basics. Hernandez helps educators, parents, and school leaders find opportunity in change, and sees it as a chance to remember what matters most in education: curiosity, inquiry, imagination, and the profound responsibility we have to prepare the next generation for the challenges they’ll face in the future.
Beyond Screentime: Digital & Civic Literacy in the Classroom
Is ed tech skepticism a moral panic or justified concern? Move beyond binaries with these strategies that ensure ethical, intentional use of technology. Learn how to design engaging and equitable learning experiences that leverage tech as a way to amplify existing curriculum and scale student potential, including strategies that foster inquiry, research, authorship, and responsibility.
Recent Speaking Engagements
We have shared our expertise on digital learning transformation and pedagogical innovation across leading educational institutions and professional conferences.
