Keynotes that energize and inspire your team with fresh perspectives.
Michael Hernandez is an in-demand international speaker and award-winning author. His keynotes inspire audiences with innovative ideas, 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 from Michael Hernandez
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. Award-winning educator Michael 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.
Uncheatable Assessments
Artificial intelligence has everyone wondering about how to design cheat-resistant and AI-resistant assignments. But the solution isn't more surveillance--its better design. In this inspiring keynote, Michael helps us rethink the purpose of assessment, and provides the mindsets and strategies educators and leaders need to design cheat-resistant assignments and build cultures of integrity, respect, purpose, and joy.
Portrait of a Graduate: From Poster to Practice
Curriculum directors, learning coaches and school leaders have been tasked with making learning visible and curriculum authentic. But how can you design portrait of a graduate programs while still maintaining the high standards, equity, and consistency that parents, teachers, and universities demand? How do you go from performative to practical, and make meaningful change that everyone can get behind? It turns out that moving to Portrait of a Graduate is less of a change than we thought. In this inspiring keynote, award-winning educator Michael Hernandez leverages decades of classroom experience, case studies, and practical strategies to inspire your team and reframe the conversation from theory and good intentions to lesson plans and meaningful learning experiences for students.
Plot Twist: Leading Through Uncertainty When the Script Keeps Changing
In a world without maps and fewer resources, leaders are wondering how to determine what matters most, find focus, and guide their organization through continual change. Knowing what to focus on and how to predict the future are now key leadership skills. Learn how to maintain personal and institutional vision, avoid distractions, and stay focused on what matters most.
Michael moderates panel discussions with filmmaker Ken Burns, and MacArthur Fellow Jason Reynolds.
Keynote experience and prior events
KEYNOTES
VSTE. Virginia Beach, VA.
Mississippi Whole Schools state conference, Hattiesburg, MS.
Illinois Multilingual Conference. Chicago.
NJECC. New Jersey
reThink Learning conference. Singapore.
EDU conference. Monterrey, Mexico.
Think Ahead conference, Johannesburg, South Africa.
UTIS conference. Iceland.
LARGE EVENTS & PANELS
Ken Burns panel discussion: Moderator. NCSS national social studies conference. Boston.
PBS National Leadership Conference. Chicago.
ISTE Live National Conference. Featured speaker, mainstage. San Antonio, New Orleans.
SXSW EDU. Austin.
VSTE. Virginia Beach, VA.
Mississippi Whole Schools state conference, Hattiesburg, MS.
Illinois Multilingual Conference. Chicago.
NJECC. New Jersey
reThink Learning conference. Singapore.
EDU conference. Monterrey, Mexico.
Think Ahead conference, Johannesburg, South Africa.
UTIS conference. Iceland.
LARGE EVENTS & PANELS
Ken Burns panel discussion: Moderator. NCSS national social studies conference. Boston.
PBS National Leadership Conference. Chicago.
ISTE Live National Conference. Featured speaker, mainstage. San Antonio, New Orleans.
SXSW EDU. Austin.
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Audience reviews and reactionsWhat audiences are saying about Michael's Keynotes and presentations:
"Extremely authentic and motivational!" "Michael is awesome!! Extremely knowledgable and he motivated everyone in the room." "A mind shift in how we approach assessment in the classroom, and [he] gave great ideas and frameworks for thinking." "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." "We need these types of ideas these days, with all that is happening in education." |