SIDLIT 2026

In her 31+ year teaching career, A’Kena LongBenton has created over 70 instructional/ informational videos and made nearly 80 presentations at English, reading, and technology conferences.
Further, two of her most humbling professional experiences are teaching English to Chinese professors in Beijing, China and having her co-edited online electric vehicle curriculum recognized byPresident Obama’s Executive Office of Science and Technology.
Recently, from Harvard University, A’Kena has completed three post-graduate certificate programs in media and technology for education, instructional leadership, and universal design for learning practitioner certificate.   Last, A’Kena has produced two full-length feature films, which have won international awards.