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Tuesday, June 16
 

3:00pm EDT

Empower EDU Opening & Keynote: Awareness, Action, Agency!
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:05pm EDT
Today, digital affordances invite all learners to build new knowledge as content can be easily differentiated, translated, and crafted to meet diverse learning needs. But it’s not only about adjusting text complexity; it’s also about positioning students as powerful learners who are curious, ask questions, know how to seek content to meet their needs, and are able to embark on a learning adventure that leads to deep comprehension and agency. Through layered access, multimodal and multilingual resources, and strategic instruction, educators can engage ALL young people in a learning journey that is authentic, significant, and relevant, as students create, collaborate, and connect around a curriculum rooted in thinking. And when students have the tools and time to pursue their interests, to demonstrate learning in a format that is meaningful to them, they see that learning can, and should be, joyful.
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Kristin Ziemke

International Expert in Literacy, Inquiry and Technology, Ziemke Consulting, LLC
Kristin Ziemke is a lifelong teacher and curious learner who has worked in service to young people for more than two decades. Recognized internationally for her expertise in literacy, inquiry, and technology, she partners with educators and organizations worldwide to design learning... Read More →
Tuesday June 16, 2026 3:00pm - 4:05pm EDT
Weaver Room
 
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