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Matt Miller

Using technology and student interests to create buzzworthy classrooms that capture attention — and hold it.

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Matt Miller
Author & EdTech Thought Leader
6 Books Published
100k+ Newsletter Subscribers
Top 10 EdTech Influencer

Why educators learn from Matt

Why educators learn from Matt

Matt Miller is a former high school Spanish teacher turned national thought leader on technology, engagement, and creativity in the classroom. He is the author of the bestselling books Ditch That Textbook and Tech Like a PIRATE, and the founder of DitchThatTextbook.com — a community of over 136,000 educators.

A Google Certified Innovator and one of the top 10 influencers in educational technology worldwide, Matt's work focuses on making learning memorable, meaningful, and full of student-centered energy — helping teachers harness the tools and platforms students already love to build classrooms that capture attention and hold it.

WORK FOCUSES ON

  • Using social media and apps to make learning feel relevant
  • Understanding Gen Z, Gen Alpha, and what motivates today's learners
  • Game-based learning and tapping into student interests
  • The neuroscience behind engagement and the science of learning
  • Sourcing creative, buzzworthy teaching ideas (including with AI)
  • Building a sustainable pipeline of engaging lesson design

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Tech Like a Pirate: How to Create a Buzzworthy Classroom That Captures Students' Attention and Holds It

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Matt's presentations are always engaging, informative, and inspiring! Our team always leaves with new information, relevant examples, and strategies to use the next day.
Alison Schlotfeldt Coordinator of Digital Integration, South Bend Community School Corporation, IN

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