Anticipation is mounting for NCCE 2025, which will showcase an exciting array of educational thought leaders. Among them will be Matt Miller, the author of Ditch That Textbook and a leading proponent of AI integration in education. Miller is known for not only giving keynotes that inspire but also for empowering educators with practical tools and creative ideas. This year, he will be serving as the closing keynote for the NCCE conference in Seattle.
What to Expect from the Keynote
Matt’s session will explore in depth the transformative power of AI in education. He will share his thoughts on how tools such as ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and Microsoft Co-Pilot are not just aiding teachers in lesson planning but are also reshaping classrooms in profound ways. These platforms are pushing the limits of what is possible with classroom engagement and are reaching new heights of reaching all types of learners. Mind-boggling, isn’t it?
Matt will use his keynote address to highlight his popular resources like the AI Teacher Toolkit and the engaging lesson plan templates that he has developed. He will offer not just inspiration but also concrete and immediately actionable strategies, templates, and prompts that teachers can use in their classrooms after the keynote.
A Sneak Peek at Key Themes
AI-Powered Lesson Planning
Learn how artificial intelligence can assist teachers in creating scalable and zoomable lesson plans, allowing for unit designs that can be as expansive or as specific as they require.
Creative Classroom Activities
Discover entertaining and creative approaches, like the “Frankenbot” activity, which structures writing in innovative ways, or “Be the Bot,” an exercise that replaces the usual analytical writing with collaborative coding and critical thinking.
Free Tools and Resources
Matt will provide his perspective on the immense library of complimentary Google Slides and PowerPoint templates he curates. These resources are quite suitable for designing the kind of student-centered activities that engage young people.
Building AI Literacy
Learn to incorporate artificial intelligence literacy into your day-to-day teaching practices so that your students will be better prepared for an AI-influenced world.
Community and Connection
Discover ways that artificial intelligence can meld age-old pedagogical practices with the digital tools that students interact with to make them more relevant and interesting, paving the way for even greater engagement and understanding.
Why This Matters
As AI continues to permeate education, it’s crucial for educators to adapt and innovate. Matt Miller’s work serves as a guide, showing how AI can enhance rather than disrupt learning. His approach aligns with NCCE’s mission to empower educators through cutting-edge technology and collaborative learning.
Don’t Miss Out
Join us at NCCE 2025 from February 26–28 in Seattle to hear Matt Miller’s keynote and attend his breakout sessions. Register today at ncce.org/conference and get ready to explore the possibilities of AI-powered education.
With resources, insights, and a healthy dose of inspiration, Matt’s keynote promises to be a highlight of this year’s conference. We’ll see you there!