2026 AI Educator Summer Institute: Full Schedule

The inaugural A.I. Educator Summer Institute begins on July 13, 2026!

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10:15am EDT

Source Code Session #27: AI in Education Today: What Every Educator and Administrator Needs to Know

LIMITED

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT

SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Building (GSSM)

Limited Capacity seats available

The AI landscape in education is moving fast, and not all tools are created equal. This session gives educators a clear-eyed look at where legislation and policy stand today, how those decisions ripple down to the classroom level, and what to watch for as districts navigate responsible AI adoption. We'll unpack what makes MagicSchool distinctly different from general-purpose chatbots and consumer AI tools, and explore how purpose-built AI supports meaningful, intentional screen time for students and educators alike.

By the end of this session, participants will be able to:

Summarize the current state of AI-related legislation and policy and its implications for classroom practice
Distinguish between general-purpose chatbots and purpose-built AI tools designed specifically for education
Evaluate AI tools through the lens of purposeful screen time and student safety
Articulate why MagicSchool was built for educators and how that distinction shapes responsible adoption in their district

Speakers

Karisa Schwanekamp

Solution Architect, MagicSchoolAI

Karisa Schwanekamp is a Solutions Architect at MagicSchool, where she partners with school districts to implement AI tools that are practical, purposeful, and grounded in real classroom needs. A former educator of 21 years spanning special education, elementary education, STEM... Read More →

Derek Lovell

District Partnerships - Carolinas, MagicSchoolAI

Derek Lovell partners with school districts across the Carolinas to help educators thoughtfully integrate AI into teaching and learning. With 17 years of experience in K–12 education and EdTech, he is passionate about building strong relationships and supporting districtwide innovation... Read More →

Thursday July 16, 2026 10:15am - 11:15am EDT
SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Building (GSSM) 401 Railroad Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550

Source Code Session, Small Group

Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2, 3
Audience 11-12, 6-8, 9-12, Administrator, All, Higher Education, K-5
Subject All
Tags AI, Why AI?, Prompt Engineering
Location/Room Number C126
Participants should bring...Part Laptops (with charging cords)

2026 AI Educator Summer Institute

10:15am EDT

Karisa Schwanekamp

Derek Lovell

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