Joseph South is the chief innovation officer at ISTE+ASCD. He is an internationally-recognized educational technology leader focused on evidence-based learning transformation. His work includes leading ISTE’s AI Explorations and GenerationAI initiatives, preparing 200,000 educators in every U.S. state and worldwide to equip their students as AI designers and problem-solvers. He serves on the steering committee of TeachAI and EDSAFE AI and the advisory committee of AI4K12.org and is working internationally to develop AI literacy frameworks. He also leads cross-sector work identifying and measuring key quality indicators for edtech solutions that lead to better buying decisions for schools.
Joseph formerly directed the Office of Educational Technology at the U.S. Department of Education. In this role, he advised the Secretary of Education, developed national policy, formed public-private partnerships to support education leaders in expanding digital learning and collaborated to nurture a robust ecosystem of edtech entrepreneurs and innovators.
