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Lead Experience Designer, Dee Lanier is the author of Demarginalizing Design and co-author of The Promises and Perils of AI in Education. Dee is a passionate and energetic educator and learner with over two decades of instructional experience on the K-12 and collegiate levels. Dee holds Undergraduate and Master’s degrees in Sociology with special interests in education, race relations, and equity. Dee is an award-winning presenter, TEDx Speaker, Google Certified Trainer, Google Innovator, and Google Certified Coach that specializes in creative applications for mobile devices and Chromebooks, low-cost makerspaces, and gamified learning experiences. Dee is a founding mentor and architect for the Google Coaching program pilot, Dynamic Learning Project, and a founding coach of Our Voice Academy, a program aimed at empowering educators of color to gain greater visible leadership and recognized expertise. Dee is also the creator of the design thinking educational activities called, Solve in Time!® and Maker Kitchen™️ and co-host of the Liberated Educator podcast. Dee practices self-care by reading, playing percussion, and roasting, brewing, and drinking coffee.
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
Navigating the Emergent and Urgent Realities of AI
Navigating the Emergent and Urgent Realities of AI
AI's impact transcends the classroom—it is reshaping administrative, corporate, and systemic landscapes. This session, designed for K-12 and Higher Ed leaders and faculty, broadens the lens of AI from individual student work to institutional policy. Grounded in the insights of The Promises and Perils of AI in Education, we will critically examine the ethical obligations inherent in this new technology. You will participate in a mind-shift activity that frames AI not just as a tool, but as a critical lever for Equity and Ethics.
Demarginalizing Design in the Age of AI
Demarginalizing Design in the Age of AI
Ethical Foresight for the Next Generation of Learning
Are you ready to move past the panic button and into the promise? This session, led by author Dee Lanier, challenges K-12 and Higher Ed faculty to engage with AI not as a threat, but as an urgent opportunity to rebuild our educational systems with equity and design justice at the core. Drawing on the frameworks in The Promises and Perils of AI in Education and Demarginalizing Design, we will confront the emergent realities of AI's societal and educational impact—from classrooms to administrative cabinets. You will learn to use the 4P's of Prompt Engineering (Perspective, Purpose, Parameters, Polish) to move from passive user to ethical architect. Walk away with practical strategies aligned to the Solve in Time! goals (Prevent, Correct, Improve, Excel) to ensure your integration of AI doesn't perpetuate bias, but instead creates liberated learning experiences. This is not a talk about if you should use AI, but how you must use it to ensure every student is seen and served.
Lessons Learned from My Hip Hop Heroes
Lessons Learned from My Hip Hop Heroes
What can a legendary voice of the culture teach K-12 educators about instructional excellence? Everything. Join Lead Experience Designer Dee Lanier in this high-energy, 50-minute keynote as we explore the foundational elements of artistry—Passion, Purpose, and Persistence—and how they directly map to impactful, equitable pedagogy. Using powerful examples from Hip Hop heroes, we will uncover strategies for creating a learning environment that is Culturally Relevant, Responsive, and Responsible for every student. It's time to channel your inner hero, embrace your teaching purpose, and parasail past the obstacles that stand in the way of truly dynamic learning.
Pedagogy, Pourover, and Poetry
Pedagogy, Pourover, and Poetry
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Workshop Facilitator
Workshop Facilitator
Synthetic Media AI and Hip Hop Ethics
Using hip hop as a cultural lens, this session will explore critical ethical questions surrounding the development and use of artificial intelligence. We will delve into the complex relationship between technology and society, examining the potential impacts of synthetic AI on individuals and communities.
Ethical AI in Education: A Design Thinking Sprint
School leaders, join us for a transformative workshop where we'll delve into the ethical and equitable implications of AI in education. Through a collaborative design thinking process, participants will explore the potential benefits and challenges of AI integration and develop innovative solutions to address critical issues.
Culturally Responsive Teaching and AI
This session will equip participants with practical tools to create culturally responsive and equitable learning experiences. We will explore how to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom while respecting and affirming students' diverse backgrounds. This beginner to intermediate session is designed for educators of all grade levels and content areas who utilize English Language Arts.
Solve in Time! Gamified Design Thinking
Solve in Time! is an educational problem-solving process that emphasizes tackling challenges under time constraints. This structured approach fosters the 4Cs—critical thinking, creativity, communication, and collaboration—by guiding participants through its design thinking framework.Experience Designer
Experience Designer
Lead Experience Designer, Dee Lanier is the author of Demarginalizing Design and co-author of The Promises and Perils of AI in Education. He is also is also the creator of the design thinking educational activity called, Solve in Time!®. As Lead Education Experience Designer at Lanier Learning, Dee empowers educators and students through innovative technology and design. With a strong background in sociology and over two decades as an educator, Dee is a sought-after speaker, author, and coach who inspires educators to transform classrooms into creative and collaborative learning spaces.
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