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Jordan's Keynote
Pedagogies of Care for the Future of Learning
In this keynote presentation, Jordan H. Davis advocates for pedagogies of care, a teaching philosophy that prioritizes student well-being, inclusion, and agency to enhance academic success. He argues that traditional, punitive approaches to technology and integrity—such as strict bans on generative AI or rigid attendance policies—often foster anxiety and exclusion rather than genuine learning. Instead, Davis suggests that educators should co-create course policies alongside their students to build trust and increase intrinsic motivation. By implementing scaffolded assignments and flexible deadlines, instructors can decrease the pressure to cheat while equipping students with essential digital literacy skills. Ultimately, the session emphasizes that empathy and collaboration are more effective than surveillance for navigating the evolving landscape of higher education.
One Client Said:
"JD delivered an outstanding keynote presentation that was both engaging and deeply impactful. His insights on intergenerational empathy, the use of technology in the classroom, and the importance of student-teacher relationships truly resonated with the audience. Many attendees appreciated how he connected personal experiences with powerful, practical strategies for supporting today’s youth.
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His authentic, down-to-earth approach and energetic delivery kept participants engaged throughout, and his ability to reflect the realities of the classroom, especially from a younger perspective, brought a refreshing and much-needed voice to the conversation. The message of unity, understanding, and adapting to the evolving needs of students left a lasting impression on everyone."
- Chris Patterson, Organizer, Baltimore Teachers Union
Workshops
JD isn't just a trusted keynote speaker - he's also an experienced educator and workshop facilitator. Learn about his interactive workshops below.
Co-Created Learning: A Pedagogy of Care for Higher Ed’s Future
Faculty walk away from this session with a tangible, ready-to-use strategy for setting community agreements and course policies with their students. They leave prepared to describe the evidence and rationale behind co-created learning, and with a vision for how they plan to integrate the practice into the beginning of their courses in at least one of the following areas: classroom dialogue, generative AI, academic integrity, late-work policies, assignment expectations, and grading.
"Felt like someone you've known for years - safe."
- Attendee, BCPS Equity Symposium
Whether you're looking to inspire K–12 educators or engage college faculty, JD brings a rare blend of expertise in both domains. With years of experience as a faculty developer at Georgetown University and Wilmington University—and a deep connection to K–12 through his writing and summer teaching—he's uniquely positioned to speak your language, understand your challenges, and move your audience.
“This was a very enlightening session. Great ideas, and it opened my mind to other approaches to help my students be successful. Also, gave me a new perspective on AI."
Faculty Member, Wor-Wic Community College
"Inspiration! This young man was on point with the information he shared. He offered a different perspective on technology use in the classroom. I value his insight and look forward to reflecting on his talk and implementing some of his ideas."
Equity Liaison, Baltimore County Public Schools
"Brave, authentic, revolutionary, new, interesting, challenging. The bit about phones and technology really resonated with me."
Teacher, Catonsville Center for Alternative Studies
It is an eye-opener. Giving insight into how to engage students in [course] policy-making.
Instructor, Community College of Baltimore County
"Informative with strategies I can apply on Monday"
Faculty Member, East Carolina University
"This presentation was both nuanced and practical. There was great coverage given to both conceptual and applied topics!"
Faculty Member, Chatham University