As the CEO of ISTE+ASCD, Richard Culatta is focused on creating the next generation of innovative learning leaders. Richard has also served as the Chief Innovation Officer of the state of Rhode Island and was appointed by President Barack Obama to lead the US Department of Education’s Office of Educational Technology. His book, Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World (Harvard Business Publishing) aims to help create conditions for healthy tech use at home and school.
Title: Preparing Every Student to Be an Amazing Human
in a Digital World
Date: 10-28-26
Time: 9:00-10:00
Location: Ballroom D
Description: Preparing students to be good digital citizens requires more than just teaching them how to use technology -- it requires intentional practice around using digital tools to become curious learners and creative problem solvers. These skills are even more essential than ever before as we need to make sure our students are graduating ready to thrive in an AI infused world. Join Richard Culatta for a conversation about how educators can effectively model the use of AI to help students become better at being human as well as how to find technology balance by shifting from "screen time" to "screen value."
Date: 10-28-26
Time: 10:30-11:30
Location: Ballroom D
Digital for Good: A Book Study Join ISTE CEO Richard Culatta for an interactive conversation based on his book, Digital for Good: Raising Kids to Thrive in an Online World. Participants will explore the five traits Culatta identifies as key to helping young people flourish online: balanced, informed, engaged, inclusive, and grounded. Rather than focusing on screen time limits, this session offers educators a constructive way to think about their role in building students' digital judgment and habits. Attendees will leave with discussion questions and classroom ready strategies they can put to use right away.
First 50 attendees will receive a copy of the book.