Instructor-Centered AIJames Morales

Advancing Technical Education
Through Human-Guided AI

Speaking & Workshops

Practical ideas. Meaningful conversations.

Classroom-tested perspectives on AI in technical education, with practical approaches that keep instructors at the center of student learning.

INSTRUCTOR-CENTERED AI PRESENTS

The Superpowered Instructor: Unleash Your Teaching Superpowers with AI

An Instructor-Centered AI professional development experience that introduces educators to practical ways AI can amplify their teaching while keeping instructors in control.

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“The Instructor Is the Hero.
AI Is the Superpower.”

James Morales presenting a session on AI in education to seated attendees in a conference room
James Morales sharing a live demonstration with conference attendees.
Presentations

Conference presentations

March 23, 2027

10:20 to 11:30 AM · Napa A

South Point Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada

Upcoming, accepted

2027 HVAC Excellence National HVACR Education Conference

"Accelerating HVAC Learning with AI: A Faster Path to Student Success"

A classroom-tested approach to integrating AI into HVAC education to accelerate learning, increase engagement and reduce barriers to success, while keeping instructors at the center of the learning process.

2027 HVAC Excellence National HVACR Education Conference banner, March 21 to 24, 2027, Las Vegas

October 7 to 9, 2026

Yavapai College, Prescott, Arizona

2026 ACCA Conference, Wild West Innovation

"Beyond the Classroom: Extend Student Learning with Conversational AI"

How educators can extend learning beyond traditional classroom instruction through conversational AI and instructor-guided educational approaches.

2026 ACCA Conference banner, October 7 to 9, 2026, Yavapai College, Prescott, ArizonaView presentation slides (PDF)

May 25, 2026

9:00 to 9:45 AM CDT

Austin, Texas

The NISOD Conference: Advancing Community College Student Engagement

"Integrating Artificial Intelligence into Career and Technical Education"

Presented work on AI-assisted technical education and the Professor HVAC® educational platform.

The NISOD Conference banner, May 23 to 26, 2026, Austin, Texas

March 23, 2026

10:30 to 11:45 AM · Sonoma D

Las Vegas, Nevada

HVAC Excellence National HVACR Education Conference

"From the Classroom to the Field: Using AI to Assist Instructors and Students in HVACR"

The practical integration of AI into HVAC instruction, laboratory learning and student support.

2026 HVAC Excellence National HVACR Education Conference flyer

October 15, 2025

10:15 to 11:15 AM MST

UA Marriott, Copper Room

Arizona Community College Administrators Conference

"Empowering Instructors and Students with AI: Shaping the Future of Higher Education"

Practical approaches for instructors and institutions adopting AI in higher education.

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James Morales leading a conference session with slides and attendees
A conference session led by James Morales.
Educators gathered for James Morales's conference presentation at the 2026 HVAC Excellence Educators Conference
Educators gathered for James's conference presentation at the 2026 HVAC Excellence Educators Conference.
James Morales with the NISOD Excellence Award medal in Austin, Texas
The NISOD Conference, Austin, Texas, May 2026.
Official session listing for From the Classroom to the Field, March 23, 2026
Official session listing, HVAC Excellence 2026, Las Vegas.
Workshops

Professional development topics

Workshops for community colleges, cte programs, trade schools, apprenticeship programs, educational organizations.

  1. 01Instructor-Centered AI Education
  2. 02Integrating Conversational AI into Technical Instruction
  3. 03Extending Student Learning Beyond the Classroom
  4. 04AI-Assisted Laboratory Instruction
  5. 05Developing Instructor-Guided AI Learning Activities
  6. 06Practical AI Applications for Career and Technical Education
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