Joseph South: Designing Schools for Purpose-driven Expertise in an AI World
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Joseph South: Designing Schools for Purpose-driven Expertise in an AI World

A FREE Virtual Event—Hosted by Fielding International

By Fielding International

Date and time

Thursday, May 29 · 7 - 8am PDT

Location

Online

About this event

  • Event lasts 1 hour

What does it mean to lead with purpose in the age of AI?

Join us for an energizing and interactive virtual session as we explore how schools can nurture the distinctly human skills students need to thrive.

This dynamic conversation will feature Joseph South, Chief Innovation Officer for ISTE + ASCD & Founder of Learning Accelerant, a national voice in shaping equitable, tech-integrated learning, and will include:

  • ‎ Insightful discussion (not just another lecture!)
  • ‎ Live Q&A and breakout rooms
  • ‎ Connection with passionate educators and school leaders

Together, we will explore how schools can empower learners to cultivate meaningful expertise in an era of rapid technological change.


What to Expect

This session is designed to be conversational, engaging, and real—perfect for changemakers looking to reimagine education with intention and heart.


Agenda Breakdown


  • Opening Keynote (25 minutes):
    Joseph South will deliver a condensed version of his powerful keynote, Purpose-driven Expertise in an AI World, sharing insights on how education must evolve to nurture purpose, passion, and real-world skills alongside emerging AI capabilities.
  • Small Group Breakouts (15 minutes):
    Participants will join small groups to reflect on Joseph’s message, discussing how we can apply these ideas within our own learning environments and communities.
  • Facilitated Share-Out and Q&A (20 minutes):
    We’ll reconvene to share key insights from breakout discussions and engage in a lively Q&A session with Joseph South and members of Fielding International’s Learning Design Team.


Featured Speaker

Joseph South, Chief Innovation Officer for ISTE + ASCD & Founder of Learning Accelerant

As the Chief Innovation Officer for ISTE + ASCD, Joseph South is and a national voice in shaping equitable, tech-integrated learning. His leadership has empowered thousands of educators to use technology meaningfully and build learning experiences that are personal, purposeful, and powerful. Formerly with the U.S. Department of Education, Joseph offers a future-forward perspective grounded in purpose.

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Headquartered in Minneapolis, Fielding International works locally and globally to create learning environments that foster collaboration, creativity, and well-being.