About Kevin
Kevin Brookhouser, M.Ed. is the author of The 20time Project: How Educators can Launch Google’s Formula for Future-ready Students and Code in Every Class: How All Educators Can Teach Programming. He teaches language arts, computer programming, and design thinking at York School in Monterey, California and is a Google for Education Certified Innovator, Google Certified Trainer, and National Association of Independent Schools Teacher of the Future. Kevin has delivered keynotes around the world about the future of education and how teachers can inspire students to do great work while having a positive impact on their community. Kevin serves on the board of The International School of Monterey. He is a learning animal.
Keynotes
Looking for an authentic educator who can help inspire teachers to thoughtfully integrate technology and project-based-learning in the classroom? Kevin Brookhouser is your guy. He has delivered successful keynotes to tens of thousands of teachers around the world. Because of his extensive career in the classroom and as a TEDxMonterey speaker, Kevin can connect with educators and offer on-the-ground experience with practical takeaways for any education-focused audience.
The 20time Project
To help inspire innovation and creativity, Google offers employees 20% of their time to work on a meaningful project of their choosing. Teachers who offer the same to their students can meet learning goals while creating powerful experiences that lead to increased motivation, creativity, and divergent critical thinking. This presentation will outline how any teacher of any subject at any grade level can transform a classroom into an incubator of innovation. Participants will learn how to effectively communicate the rationale of such a program to administrators, parents, and student, and how to execute the program so students are able to manage their time effectively for a successful final project. Educators will leave inspired and empowered to prepare students for an uncertain and exciting future.
Code in Every Class
It’s an accepted fact that all students need exposure to certain academic disciplines—algebra, world history, chemistry, and probably a Shakespeare play or two. Unfortunately, computer science has not yet risen to must-have status despite society’s reliance on technology in almost every aspect of modern life. Kevin shows teachers how to take matters in their own hands and incorporate programming in what they already teach. Best of all, anyone can do it! In this session, all participants will learn fundamentals of computer programming and walk away having created their own program. We’ll start with writing commands using block coding technology and writing simple programs using CoffeeScript. Teachers will then learn how to make simple and fun branching logic narratives, games, and apps using Google Slides. We’ll then discuss a variety of ways teachers across subject areas can integrate coding into their classrooms starting on Monday.
Creative Grit
Creativity is the single most sought after attribute in the 21st century, and yet very few of our students see themselves as creative beings after leaving our schools. How can we change that? First, we need to understand that living a creative life comes with equal parts joy and fear. In this keynote, we’ll explore ways we can infuse the classroom with a culture that nurtures courageous creative work in all of its messiness.
Epic Fail: Nurturing Future-Ready Minds in the Age of Control-Z
How do we create a classroom culture that meets high standards and yet allows students to experiment and learn through errors? Reflecting on his years in the classroom, Kevin Brookhouser will explore how technology enables massive learning wins through epic fails. What does it take to get a job at Google? Contrary to popular belief, the most sought after employer is not looking for the uber-successful individuals alone at the top of the class. In fact, they want people who know what it’s like to learn and thrive through setbacks. Software developers, game designers, and, yes, Google recognize the best way to teach something new is by letting users make mistakes. Learn how to cultivate an “undo” mindset that grows future ready learners.
Past Keynotes
Classroom of the Future Conference
Sydney Opera House
Sydney, Australia
EdTechTeam California Summit
Palo Alto High School
Palo Alto, CA
The Schewel Lecture
University of Lynchburg
Lynchburg, VA
CDMX Summit
Colegio Sagrado Corazón
Mexico City
Connecting Conservation and Technology
Monterey Bay Aquarium
Monterey, CA
Google for Education Singapore Summit
Singapore American School
Singapore
Impact Lab
California Teacher Development Collaborative
Google Community Center, San Francisco
Google Think Tank
Google Campus
Mountain View, CA
Empowering Global Problem Solvers
Kowloon School
Hong Kong
Google for Education Frankfurt Summit
Frankfurt International School
Frankfort, Germany
Testimonials
“Kevin was everything you could want in a presenter: Knows his stuff, has used it with kids, interesting presentation, his material totally relates to all instructional staff, and he’s funny and personable besides. We invited him to give a keynote and the positive responses from teachers were overwhelming.”
“In my 20 year teaching career, I’ve never seen a speaker as inspiring as Kevin talking about the work his students do. ”
“Kevin is such a magical storyteller. I really enjoyed this opening speech, I was 100% engaged. He drew me in with humor and hard truths about education. It was completely relevant and absolutely relatable. ”
“I loved the connection Kevin had with the audience. His points focusing on problem and solution lessons was wonderful and well directed.”
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