2026 AI Educator Summer Institute: Full Schedule

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

You will be able to validate your attendance (Check-In to sessions) using your personal schedule.

10:45am EDT

Source Code Session #2: The Rise of the Machines: An Introduction to AI for Educators (AI in the Classroom is the expansion pack session)

LIMITED

Monday July 13, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm EDT

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

Limited Capacity seats available

This Source Code Session is for educators wishing to learn the what, how, and why of A.I. This is an overview introduction to the technical and practical aspects of A.I. We will study the types of A.I., the basic underlying premise behind machine learning, and the ethical considerations we face as a society when interacting daily with A.I.

Participants will...
1. consider the appropriateness of using A.I. in certain situations;
2. measure the strengths of A.I. versus human intelligence;
3. evaluate the benefits and costs of A.I.;
4. define large language models, machine learning and the four types of A.I.;
5. examine bias and ethical considerations of LLM;
6. discuss instructional strategies for introducing ML and AI into their classrooms.

*The expansion afternoon pack workshop for this session is called: Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Beginner's Guide *

Speakers

Jackie Weber

Director of Educator Development Outreach Programs, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Jackie Weber is the Director of Educator Development Programs for the Outreach Center at the South Carolina Governor’s School for Science and Mathematics. With over 28 years of nationwide experience in STEM educational leadership, she continues her focus on professional development... Read More →

Monday July 13, 2026 10:45am - 12:00pm 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
Audience All, K-5, 6-8, 9-12
Subject All, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Language Arts, Special Education, Humanities/Arts, STEM, Interdisciplinary, Family-Community Events
Tags AI, Why AI?, Introduction
Location/Room Number C123

9:00am EDT

Source Code Session #14: Introducing AI to Your K-5 Students

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Explore five ways to introduce and expand integrated A.I. instruction in your K-5 classroom. We will explore how to help students understand important themes about A.I., including ethics, policy, and how A.I. works (it is not your friend!). Then we will explore tools and resources that will aid you in bringing A.I. into your existing lessons in engaging ways without disrupting your flow or time constraints. You will leave with at least one (hopefully more!) idea to use this fall in their classrooms.

Speakers

Jackie Weber

Director of Educator Development Outreach Programs, SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics

Tuesday July 14, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am 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
Audience K-5, Administrator
Subject All
Tags AI, Creativity, Critical thinking, Ethics, Introduction
Location/Room Number C129

1:15pm EDT

Expansion Pack Session #14X (Part 1): Introducing AI to Your K-5 Students

LIMITED

Tuesday July 14, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Referencing what we explored in the morning session #14, attendees will dig into the tools and resources to curate, create, or adapt at least one (hopefully more!) complete plan that is aligned to their standards and instructional materials that they can use this fall in their classrooms.

Speakers