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 #7: How to get students to think critically about AI

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

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

Limited Capacity seats available

The increasingly pervasive use of AI in popular online platforms frequented by adolescents has researchers worried about how this technology affects their online privacy and security. It also has teachers worried about how this technology affects classroom work and student learning. In this session, we will first present an overview of our CyberEd project, in which we designed and developed six education modules around AI-related cybersecurity topics that were implemented by Computer Science and Mathematics teachers in their 6th-8th grade classrooms. We will then dive into more details about the contents of one of these modules. Finally, we will provide an overview of our plans for "CyberEd 2.0" and extend the audience an invitation to join us for that project.

Speakers

Dr. Nicole Bannister

Associate Professor, Mathematics Education, Clemson University College of Education

Dr. Bannister has two decades of experience conducting school-based research in mathematics education and the learning sciences. She has over 25 years as a mathematics educator, and has designed and facilitated 500+ hours of PD.

Dr. Bart Knijnenburg

Dean‘s Professor (Associate Professor) in Human-Centered Computing, School of Computing, Clemson University

Our online lives are full of small but difficult decisions. Which app should I install? Should I post this on Facebook or not? Which YouTube video should I watch? What will this e-commerce website do with my personal information? In my research I try to understand the psychological... Read More →

Jinkyung Katie Park

Assistant Professor, Clemson University School of Computing

Dr. Park is an expert in online safety for adolescents. Her research integrates human-centered design and AI to co-develop tools that empower teens to critically engage with AI systems and take control of their digital lives.

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, 2, 3
Audience 6-8, Administrator
Subject Mathematics
Tags Critical thinking, AI, Transdisciplinary, Integrated

1:15pm EDT

Expansion Pack Session #2X (Part 1): Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom: Beginner's Guide (The expansion pack session for Introduction to AI)

LIMITED

Monday July 13, 2026 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT

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

Limited Capacity seats available

Following the Rise of the Machine: An Introduction to A.I., this session will build on our understanding of the what A.I. and machine learning are to explore the why, when and how of integrated A.I. instruction in your classroom. In this session we will explore why is it essential that we address the mechanical elephant in the room and teach students the best practice around A.I. use. A.I. does not have to make us lazy and stupid, if we use it right. We will then explore some common tools and ways to integrate A.I. into any content area. We will share ideas and brainstorm. Participants will leave with a toolkit and specific ideas for how to bring A.I. into their classrooms safely, effectively, and appropriately.

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 1:15pm - 2:30pm EDT
SC Governor's School for Science and Mathematics Building (GSSM) 401 Railroad Ave., Hartsville, SC 29550

Expansion Pack Workshop, Small Group

Knowledge/Experience Level 1, 2
Audience All
Subject All
Tags AI, Collaboration, Tools, Transdisciplinary, Strategies
Location/Room Number C123
Participants should bring...Part Laptops (with charging cords); Academic standards for their subject; access to instructional planning materials