What We Get Wrong About Technology in Education: The Myth of Determinism
Conversations about the future of education often carry an unspoken assumption: that technology itself drives change. If we adopt the right platform, learning will improve. If we deploy AI, personalization will follow. If we…
Innovation Without Intent: From Phone Bans to AI, Reclaiming the Soul of the Classroom
In March 2020, education systems around the world made a decision that felt inevitable at the time. When schools closed, we decided that technology would replace classrooms. Laptops became desks, platforms…
The Future of Education Depends on What We Choose to Prioritize Today
I am very excited about the future of education. The challenges ahead are not simply technological; they are deeply human. Our greatest hurdle will be the need to re-understand and re-prioritize what truly matters in learning.…
Map to the Future
Our map to the future of education, The Fusion Model, explains how systems responsibly move through change —so they do not mistake technological possibility for educational readiness. Within the 2059 Trend Radar, the Fusion Model provides the underlying logic that governs how…
2059: The Future of Education Book
In this groundbreaking exploration of education's future, Dr. Micah Shippee charts a course through the next several decades of learning, offering a visionary yet pragmatic roadmap for educators, administrators, and policymakers. From AI-powered personalized…
2025 – A Year In Review
Why the Future of Education Became the Conversation Some years are defined by activity.Others are defined by attention. In 2025, conversations about the future of education accelerated dramatically—not because of a single technology or trend, but because educators, leaders,…
The Map We Need for the Future of Learning
How We Navigate Change — Even When the Road Ahead Is Unclear Introduction: Finding Clarity in the Fog As educators, leaders, and parents, we often find ourselves navigating rapid and unpredictable change. Technology evolves faster than we can adopt it.…
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What makes people thrive? Why do some teams achieve breakthrough results while others—equally talented—struggle with frustration, anxiety, or even apathy?
https://micahshippee.com/2025/12/02/finding-success-in-the-human-performance-equation-knowledge-skills-environment-and-motivation/
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What We Get Wrong About Innovation in Schools: 4 Eye-Opening Lessons
Conversations about the future of education are often filled with a mix of excitement and anxiety. With the rapid rise of…
https://micahshippee.com/2025/11/15/what-we-get-wrong-about-innovation-in-schools-4-eye-opening-lessons/
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Innovation is not just about tools. It is about people, communities, and the rules that govern how we live. That is why some innovations thrive while others fail—or worse, cause harm.…
https://micahshippee.com/2025/11/04/choosing-change-three-cautionary-tales-through-the-lens-of-activity-theory/
5 Reasons to Rethink Education Before 2059
What will the world look like in 2059? More importantly, how will we prepare our children for it? In my book, 2059: The Future of Education, I explore the forces shaping tomorrow and what they demand from us today. Here are five foundational ideas to…
🧩 The Curb-Cut Phenomenon and the Fusion Model: Why Designing for the Few Improves Learning for Everyone
Walk through any city and you will notice the small ramps at every street corner — “curb cuts.” They were originally created to help wheelchair users move safely from sidewalk to street. What…
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Innovation does not happen all at once. It follows a journey — one that always begins with an idea, matures through trial and error, and eventually becomes so natural that we hardly notice it. Understanding…
https://micahshippee.com/2025/10/01/the-five-phases-of-innovation-from-spark-to-invisible/
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UNESCO on AI and next steps toward 2059
UNESCO’s AI and the Future of Education: Disruptions, dilemmas and directions is a landmark work that frames artificial intelligence as one of the most urgent forces reshaping…
https://micahshippee.com/2025/09/04/unesco-on-ai-and-next-steps-toward-2059/
Beyond Cheating and Toward Thriving: Preparing Students for a Different Future
The conversation about AI in education has often started with fear. Can students still be trusted to write their own essays? Will detectors catch misconduct? Should we return to blue books and oral exams? These…
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In education, it is easy to get swept up in the waves of FUD—Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt. Headlines warn of artificial intelligence replacing teachers. Edtech trends move faster than professional development…
https://micahshippee.com/2025/08/23/from-fud-to-fusion-reframing-the-future-of-education/
Reflections from Nicaragua: Embracing change, leverage AI practically, and prioritize SEL in K-12
🌎 Just wrapped an incredible day of professional development at Lincoln International Academy in 📍Nicaragua! We worked with over 100 passionate educators—from preschool through 12th grade, including…
Let’s connect at ISTE!
I am looking forward to speaking at ISTE and connecting with attendees. For me, the best part of ISTE is meeting with colleagues new and old, catching up, and thinking about the future for our students. With that in mind, I wanted to let you know about a few places you can…
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👀Check out the list of ISTE sessions we're facilitating Mon - Wed
🎉See you in San Antonio
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2059: FREE Audiobook now available
The official 2059 Audiobook is out! I have been working with the team at ElevenReader to provide the best, free audiobook experience possible for all of you. The link below will take you to…
https://micahshippee.com/2025/06/05/2059-free-audiobook-now-available/
The Future of Education, my favorite topic! An inspiring day at Miami Dade College with tours ranging from AI & Fintech to Cybersecurity & Digital Game Design, our conversations highlighted the bold steps MDC is taking to prepare students not just for jobs, but for the evolving future of work.
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Reflecting on the Future: A Conversation on My EdTech Life with Fonz Mendoza I recently had the privilege of joining Fonz Mendoza on My EdTech Life for Episode 321, and what an energizing and meaningful conversation it was! As a returning guest, it felt like catching up with an old…
Remembering the Future: Finding Joy in Tomorrow
In a world often dominated by dystopian visions, we must intentionally take a different approach. Rather than dwelling on potential catastrophes, I invite you to rediscover something we seem to have lost along the way: the excitement of imagining our…
PBS News @pbsnews.org Classroom Educator Voice: How ed tech helped this social studies teacher communicate w/ his students better
@micahshippee.bsky.social on importance of letting youth come up w/ solutions to problems they care about | #FETC #STEM #sschat #InventED
STORY LINK: bit.ly/4jm8ihL
Dr. Micah Shippee’s interview with PBS News Hour Classroom
Interview with PBS NewsHour Classroom discussing ed tech integration in a social studies classroom and its impact on work at Samsung, focusing on transforming teaching, demonstrating adaptability, and Samsung's Solve for Tomorrow…
“AI will replace teachers within 10 years.”
The future of teaching and learning is at risk unless we open up dialogue about preparing for a future we want our children to have. Bill Gates recently stated AI will replace teachers (and doctors) within 10 years. While I accept the comments were made…
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Why You Should Get Your Copy of 2059: The Future of Education Today!
Hey there, fellow education enthusiasts and tech lovers! We’re living in an exciting time where the future of education is…
https://micahshippee.com/2025/03/26/why-you-should-get-your-copy-of-2059-the-future-of-education-today/
The Future of Education is Here: Dr. Micah Shippee’s 2059: The Future of Education Now Available!
Syracuse, NY — Dr. Micah Shippee, educational consultant and Director of Education Solutions at Samsung, is excited to announce that his latest book, 2059: The Future of Education, is now available!…
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