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

1:15pm EDT

Expansion Pack Session #10X (Part 1): Exploring the Power of AI in Community-Educator Partnerships

LIMITED

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

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

Limited Capacity seats available

In the afternoon session we will focus on 3 modules that can be adapted to create a Student – Led AI School to Community Event for your school. You will leave with a plan for creating an AI community night at your school.

Speakers

Dr. Darlene Deberry

Senior Economic Development Manager, NCGrowth | UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise

Dr. Darlene Deberry serves as the Senior Economic Development Manager for NCGrowth, a national center at UNC Chapel Hill’s Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, where she works to advance inclusive economic opportunity. Her career includes working with Community Development Financial... Read More →

Tuesday July 14, 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