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The Outsmarted Pro-D Series

The Outsmarted Pro-D Series!

“Creative, ready-to-run sessions for educators.”

As a classroom teacher and long-time member of Pro-D committees, I know just how busy school life can be. Sometimes, we simply wish someone else could do the planning for us. Now, here you go!


Based on the ideas in my book Outsmarted: The Changing Face of Learning in the Era of Smartphones and Technology, I’ve developed four complete, ready-to-run Pro-D sessions for educators who want to grow their practice and better connect with today’s learners in a rapidly changing world.


Each half-day session includes a full slide deck (50–75 slides, depending on the session), built-in activities, discussion prompts, and guided sketch note sheets to keep participants actively engaged. All you need is a facilitator to move the slides forward, and the rest is done for you. (You’re welcome, Pro-D committees!)


Through practical strategies and research-based insights, educators will leave with new ways to structure lessons, improve focus and retention, and navigate the growing role of AI in education. The goal? To “outsmart” the educational challenges of today’s digital world and create classrooms where real learning happens.


*Each session in the Outsmarted Pro-D Series can be purchased as a stand-alone half-day workshop, perfect for a single Pro-D day. Schools also have the option to purchase multiple sessions together as a full series, providing ongoing professional learning and a cohesive approach throughout the year. 


(Note: Only the first session is available now. All sessions available by Feb of 2026). 



4 PART SERIES: Topics to be covered

#1 Rethinking Learning in a World of Digital Distraction (Available Now)

Educators will explore:

  • How smartphones and social media shape attention, cognition, and learning
  • The neuroscience of distraction and its impact on memory and focus
  • Classroom routines and strategies to strengthen attention and working memory
  • Practical tools to support digital balance and mindful learning

#2 Beyond Devices: The Hidden Ways Tech is Reshaping How and What We Teach (Jan 2026)

Educators will explore:

  • How teaching has changed over the past 40 years with technology, and what that means for today’s classrooms
  • How excessive content and individualism impact social learning and shared experiences
  • The influence of social media on student interactions and classroom culture
  • The role of AI and emerging technologies in shaping what and how we teach
  • Strategies for different subjects and courses to help students understand the world they are growing up in

#3 Technology & Assessment: Measuring Learning in the Era of AI (Feb 2026)

Educators will explore:

  • How AI is affecting classrooms and student work ~ the “digital elephant” in the room
  • Assessment strategies for teaching and evaluating learning in the era of ChatGPT and AI
  • Tools and approaches to ensure meaningful, authentic evaluation of student understanding

#4 Brains Built for Play: Gamified Learning (Feb 2026)

Educators will explore:

  • How play and gamification impact engagement, motivation, and learning
  • Strategies to design lessons that integrate game-based learning principles
  • Practical activities and tools to make learning fun, memorable, and effective
  • Ways to balance play and academic rigor in classrooms

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