Keynotes · workshops · book talks
Help your people choose the future.
Micah helps educators and leaders stop reacting to the latest tech and start deciding what they want learning to become, with practical frameworks, real classroom stories, and a light touch.
Stages include
AR in Action Summit at MIT · ISTE · EDUtech Talks · Educational Technologies Conference · Georgia Southern i2STEMe Conference · Guilderland Digital Summer Summit · The Dunham School · Yellowknife Catholic Schools · Moose Jaw Summit
Four talks, tailored to your audience
Each topic works as a keynote or a hands-on workshop, in person or virtual.
New · from 2059
2059: The Future of Education
Four plausible futures of learning, from the hyper-connected classroom of 2029 to the post-scarcity scholar of 2059, and what they ask of us today.
Your audience leaves able to:
- Picture four futures for their own learners
- Use the Fusion Model to plan adoption with intention
- Decide what they want, before choosing the tools
Best for: leadership teams, conference keynotes, book studies
Learner agency
Access to Agency
What problem solvers, go-getters, and DIYers have in common, and why the real-ness of getting things done matters in a highlight-reel world.
Your audience leaves able to:
- Recognize the sense of agency in learners
- Model the stick-to-it-tiveness agency requires
- Design experiences that put learners in the driver’s seat
Best for: teachers, student assemblies, opening keynotes
From WanderlustEDU
WanderlustEDU
Re-appreciate why we became educators, and prepare to try new things by framing a career as a journey.
Your audience leaves able to:
- Nurture motivation, environment, skills, and knowledge
- Treat setbacks as waypoints, not endpoints
- Find their tribe and grow a learning network
Best for: back-to-school days, new-teacher induction, PLCs
From WanderlustEDU, ch. 8
OnwardEDU
A technology-driven shift in the workplace is upon us. What the future of work demands of the knowledge and skills we teach.
Your audience leaves able to:
- Explain the workforce demands ahead
- Pair emergent technology with meaningful pedagogy
- Take next steps to iterate their practice
Best for: secondary and CTE staff, district leaders, workforce partners
Formats
- Keynote (45–60 minutes): an energizing opening or closing talk for conferences and district events.
- Workshop (1–3 hours): hands-on sessions where teams apply the Fusion Model to a real initiative.
- Book talk and study launch: kick off a 2059 or WanderlustEDU book study with the author. Bulk book orders available.
- Virtual: any topic, delivered live online for distributed teams and webinars.
“They want him back”
A laughter-filled, thought-provoking keynote. There was not one single moment that the audience felt disengaged… I cannot stress enough how wonderful Dr. Shippee was for our teachers. They absolutely loved him and want him back.
Natalia LeMoyne, Coordinator of Educational Technology, Guilderland Central School District · Digital Summer Summit keynote
His words set the tone for the day reminding teachers why they began their journey in teaching and the joy it brings them.
Nikole Blanchard, Director of Innovation & Technology, The Dunham School · opening keynote and workshops
A dynamic presenter who leverages emergent technology in a practical and effective way.
Lisa Stueve, Ed.D., Conference Chair, i2STEMe Interdisciplinary STEM Teaching & Learning Conference, Georgia Southern University · closing keynote
He sparked curiosity, created excitement, and always left us wanting more. His humour and unassuming approach brought comfortability to even our most hesitant technology users.
Simone Gessler, Assistant Superintendent of Learning, Yellowknife Catholic Schools · district leadership mentorship
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Questions organizers ask
How far ahead should we book?
For in-person events, we recommend reaching out two to three months in advance. That leaves time for a planning conversation, travel arrangements, and tailoring the session to your audience.
Can a talk be customized for our initiative?
Yes. Before every speaking commitment, Micah holds a needs assessment call with your team to learn about your goals, your audience, and what success looks like for you. That conversation ensures his message fits your initiative and connects to the work already underway.
Do you offer virtual sessions?
Yes. Micah prefers to present in person, where he can connect directly with your audience, but virtual keynotes and workshops are available upon request, depending on availability. Just mention your interest in a virtual session in the booking form.
How do fees and travel work?
Fees vary by format, length, and location. Share your event details through the booking form, and Micah will follow up with options that fit your event.
Can sessions be recorded or livestreamed?
Recording and livestreaming are available for discussion. If you’d like to capture or broadcast the session, mention it in your inquiry and the details can be worked out during planning.
Can we pair a talk with a book study?
Absolutely. Bulk orders of 2059: The Future of Education are available, and Micah can join your group for a kickoff session, follow-up sessions, or both, turning a single event into ongoing learning.
Do Micah’s talks represent his employer?
No. This website and Micah’s speaking engagements represent his own ideas and opinions, not those of any agency or organization that employs him.