AJ Juliani

Join us as we explore augmented teaching practices in Project-Based Learning using Generative AI. Our esteemed guest AJ Juliani will illustrate how Generative AI can enhance Project-Based Learning by providing tools such as visualization, simulation, and creative brainstorming/prototyping.  AJ Juliani is the founder of ‘Adaptable Learning’, an educational services and consulting agency, and a renowned expert in Project-Based Learning. He is the author of eight books on learning, teaching, and design thinking, including Empower, Launch, PBL Playbook, and his latest best-selling title, Adaptable. He has worked at every level of education, from classroom teacher to district leader, and is currently a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education PLN. Link to slideshow/resources: http://ajjuliani.generativeage.com

In this engaging conversation, AJ Juliani, a seasoned educator and author, shares his insights on keeping learners engaged amid digital distractions. With over two decades in education, he highlights the need for meaningful teaching practices and how educators can model effective technology use. They discuss the importance of balancing foundational learning with aspirational goals and the impactful role of artificial intelligence in education. AJ emphasizes fostering independent thought in students and sharing strategies for navigating the challenges of modern teaching.

AJ Juliani, an educator and author from the University of Pennsylvania, dives into keeping students engaged in a distraction-heavy world. He argues that simply removing devices won’t fix engagement issues. Instead, he emphasizes meaningful, student-centered learning and the importance of choice in education. Juliani also discusses methods to integrate technology effectively and build self-regulation skills among learners. His insights highlight the adaptation needed in education to resonate with today's digitally-oriented students.