Learn how to design learning experiences that spark deeper thinking and creativity through Universal Design for Learning and Depth of Knowledge levels. Explore how to embed differentiation, student agency, and questioning strategies into the process while using AI as a responsible thought partner to enhance reflection and extend learning opportunities.

Come play and explore multiple formats/genres of digital storytelling and tools that make magic happen. Interact with cross-curricular activities that inspire creativity, complex thinking, and guide students to discover that stories can be found everywhere. Foster the power of story and lead students though meaningful, purposeful storytelling projects!

The Learning by Design Playground is a hands-on studio where educators explore how to Nurture, Guide, and Empower through intentional learning design. Through live stage presentations and interactive stations, participants will discover practical ways to build connection, spark curiosity, and support student ownership in any learning environment.

Elevating student thinking, creativity, and questioning to the highest levels of Blooms is good for all students. Come ponder, problem-solve, and engage in rigorous and relevant higher-order thinking as you explore a variety of critical creative thinking activities and the resources you can use the next day.

Some professional learning stays with you. This is the story of learning that changed everything. What happens when professional learning becomes more than a credential? It becomes a turning point. Through our journeys with ISTE+ASCD Educator and Instructional Leader Certifications, we moved from participants to intentional leaders of learning. What began as personal growth became a catalyst for rethinking how we design learning, support educators, and create impact within international contexts where global frameworks meet local realities. We'll share the moments and milestones that shaped our path toward agency, leadership, and what becomes possible when educators truly own their learning.

Embark on a global journey that empowers your students to become agents of social change. Collect passport stamps by engaging with interactive stations, listening to dynamic stage presentations from diverse global voices, and obtaining innovative resources that inspire you to implement global projects that drive real change.