Steve Nordmark, Founder and Consultant
My passion is finding ways to intelligently and intentionally leverage technology to increase the effectiveness of teachers and maximize the personalization for learners. I have dedicated my career to advancing the conceptual development and implementation of high-value technology solutions for K-12. With more than 30 years of experience in research, development, and product management of custom software solutions, I have spent over 25 of those years focused on enhancing the opportunities of teachers and learners. My goal is to create dialog, collaboration, and ideas around innovative uses of technology for next generation learning solutions.
Specialties: Educational research, strategic planning, conceptual design of architectural systems and learning solutions, project scoping, educational solution implementation, industry advocacy, business development |
Recent Presentations and Publications

Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Education
This article from April 16, 2024, features my discussion with Jason Swanson, Senior Director of Strategic Foresight at KnowledgeWorks. KnowledgeWorks is a leader in partnering with learning communities to equip them with the tools and guidance to reach their vision of the future of learning. In my consulting work with KnowledgeWorks on understanding the potential impacts of AI on personalized, competency-based learning, Jason and I met to discuss our learnings and insights. This article is based on the recording of our discussion, sharing our perspectives on the intersection of AI with education equity, the future of learning, and student-centered learning.
This article from April 16, 2024, features my discussion with Jason Swanson, Senior Director of Strategic Foresight at KnowledgeWorks. KnowledgeWorks is a leader in partnering with learning communities to equip them with the tools and guidance to reach their vision of the future of learning. In my consulting work with KnowledgeWorks on understanding the potential impacts of AI on personalized, competency-based learning, Jason and I met to discuss our learnings and insights. This article is based on the recording of our discussion, sharing our perspectives on the intersection of AI with education equity, the future of learning, and student-centered learning.

AI and the Future of Learning, Teaching, and Assessment (YouTube)
This recording from December 15, 2023, features my discussion with Kevin Merry, host of the Talking, Learning, and Teaching Video channel. Kevin invited me to share my research and insights on AI in education. Have a look and listen to the YouTube recording, and feel free to view the presentation slides to access the links referenced during our discussion.
Presentation Slides
This recording from December 15, 2023, features my discussion with Kevin Merry, host of the Talking, Learning, and Teaching Video channel. Kevin invited me to share my research and insights on AI in education. Have a look and listen to the YouTube recording, and feel free to view the presentation slides to access the links referenced during our discussion.
Presentation Slides

Alcon Saves Canistra
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Alcon is a young boy who has special powers. He can talk to dogs. Alcon and his friends travel through space on a rescue adventure. The evil scientist, Tarak, plans to harm all the dogs on Canistra. Alcon and his friends travel to Canistra to stop Tarak's evil plans.
"Alcon Saves Canistra" is the first story from the father and son writing team of Steve and Alek Nordmark.
The Alcon adventures started as original bedtime stories that Steve and Alek created with each other. They enjoyed the Alcon adventures so much, they decided to share them with the world.
Written by: Steve Nordmark and Alek Nordmark. Illustrated by: James P. Cottage.
ISBN: 978-1-300-88259-6
Purchase on Amazon
Purchase on lulu.com
Alcon is a young boy who has special powers. He can talk to dogs. Alcon and his friends travel through space on a rescue adventure. The evil scientist, Tarak, plans to harm all the dogs on Canistra. Alcon and his friends travel to Canistra to stop Tarak's evil plans.
"Alcon Saves Canistra" is the first story from the father and son writing team of Steve and Alek Nordmark.
The Alcon adventures started as original bedtime stories that Steve and Alek created with each other. They enjoyed the Alcon adventures so much, they decided to share them with the world.
Written by: Steve Nordmark and Alek Nordmark. Illustrated by: James P. Cottage.
ISBN: 978-1-300-88259-6