2026 Jeffrey Powell Mobile Learning Conference: Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

Future Ready or Future Reactive? Literacy, Learning, and AI by Design

Monday June 8, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

As many school systems strive to become “future ready,” including preparing students for their future, we must first clarify what we mean by literacy and meaningful, accessible learning. This session begins with a definition of literacy grounded in participation and empowerment. From there, we examine how literacy, digital, and artificial intelligence intersect with learning design: experience, feedback, assessment, and evaluation, and why those distinctions matter. Rather than adopting AI reactively or rejecting it outright, participants will explore how thoughtful learning design can ensure that technology strengthens rather than distorts accessible and instructionally effective practice.

Speakers

Ken Shelton

Educator, Author, Learning Designer

Ken is a multi-award-winning educator, best-selling author, and internationally recognized keynote speaker specializing in educational technology, leadership development, and learning experience design. He holds a Master’s degree in Education with a focus on Educational Technology... Read More →

Monday June 8, 2026 9:00am - 9:50am CDT

Featured Speaker, Monday

1:00pm CDT

Let Them Talk: Designing Classrooms Where Every Student Has a Voice

Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Student success begins when students feel heard, valued, and safe to share their thinking. During this session, we will discuss practical strategies that amplify student voice and increase engagement. Participants will experience low-prep discussion routines, purposeful edtech tools, and instructional frameworks that support diverse learners while keeping students actively engaged. Grounded in the science of learning, this session focuses on intentional lesson design and small, small shifts that motivate students to think deeper, talk more, and build understanding that actually sticks.

Speakers

Steph Sukow

Educator, CHSD 155

Steph Sukow is a high school English teacher in the suburbs of Chicago for 17 years, who has been adjuncting college-level speech communications courses since 2016. In addition to teaching, she advocates for digital literacy and is passionate about using educational technology to... Read More →

Monday June 8, 2026 1:00pm - 1:50pm CDT

Featured Speaker, Monday

2026 Jeffrey Powell Mobile Learning Conference

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