Matt Sherrill (he/him) is a Regional Educational Technology Coordinator for the Learning Technology Center, serving Illinois’ East Central region. Always an early adopter, Matt is passionate about utilizing technology to drive impactful learning and supporting fellow educators as they grow fluent in new tech.
An educator with 15 years of classroom experience, Matt previously worked as an ELA teacher and department chair in McLean County Unit 5 schools. Matt also holds a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning and a Technology Specialist endorsement on his Illinois Professional Educator License.
In addition to his classroom work, Matt has served on his district’s AI Advisory Team where he developed and delivered AI-focused professional development to the district’s staff. He has also shared his insights as a guest speaker on AI literacy for Illinois State University’s pre-service teachers.
Contact Matt with questions and inquiries if your district is in any of these counties:
Will, Kendall, Grundy, Livingston, Kankakee, Iroquois, McLean, Logan, DeWitt, Ford, Champaign, Vermillion, Piatt, Macon, Edgar, Douglas, Coles, Moultrie, Clark, Cumberland, Shelby.
AI isn’t making our current classrooms obsolete. But if we harness this new tool for learning now, we can future-proof our classrooms and better prepare our students for many evolving learning paths ahead.
This workshop provides school/district leaders with practical tips and resources to create tailored AI policies that align with district goals, as well as built-in work time to begin collaborating and crafting district-specific plans.
Artificial Intelligence, with all its benefits and drawbacks, is integrating more and more into life as we know it, and our classrooms are no exception. Whether we like it or not, AI is here, and it’s not going away. In this session, we will examine the concerns around AI and why those concerns are the exact reason we can’t ignore this increasingly prevalent technology! Additionally, we will explore the potential benefits this technology can have for education and how we can push towards making AI a “net positive” for ourselves and our students. Join us as well delve into the complexities of AI, examining its potential impact on education and the foundational principles needed to enable educators and students to navigate this new landscape safely, responsibly, and ethically.
This workshop provides school/district leaders with practical tips and resources to create tailored AI guidelines that align with district goals, as well as built-in work time to begin collaborating and crafting district-specific plans.
This fast-paced session is packed with actionable tips and classroom-ready strategies to help you spark engagement, streamline your workflow, and bring student projects to life—no algorithms required.
Curious about how other district technology leaders are tackling challenges and initiatives in their districts? Do you have new technology projects/upgrades going on in your district that others might want to hear about? Share your voice and network with colleagues at our open discussion!
