Presenters
- Katie Novack, Ed.D
- Dr. Michelle R. Weise
Description
First up on our lineup, hear from Katie Novak, Ed.D., international UDL expert, author, and educator as she debunks the many myths around Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and shares how it can be a proactive framework that helps all students succeed and supports educators in designing for the reality of today’s classrooms.
A true force of nature, Katie has nearly 25 years in education offering real-world experience as a former educator, curriculum coordinator, and assistant superintendent of schools. Known for bringing heart to everything she does, she's the go-to expert for making inclusive education not just accessible, but irresistible. In a followup super session, Katie will participate in a deep dive conversation with Jody Sailor, Instructure’s Sr Director of Academic Strategy & Innovation.
Then hear from Dr. Michelle R. Weise—futurist and author of Long Life Learning—as she shares the seismic shifts shaping the future of learning and work. She’ll outline the key challenges and opportunities in building an education system that truly supports learners over a lifetime, especially in a world where people are living longer and working across multiple careers.
From workforce transformation to technological disruption, Dr. Weise offers a compelling vision for how institutions can design with agility, equity, and purpose—ensuring that all learners can thrive in a dynamic, uncertain future. This keynote sets the stage for deeper discussion in her super session with Instructure’s Ryan Lufkin, VP, Global Academic Strategy.
