AI for High School Teachers - Summer 2026

Program Overview

   Join us on a 3-week online course preparing Iowa educators to bring Artificial Intelligence into their classrooms with confidence. Led by faculty from Iowa State University.

Key Details

  • 3-weeks
  • Dates: Jul 20 – Aug 7, 2026
  • Format: Online Asynchronous (MS Teams, Canvas)
  • Cost: Free
  • Certificate: Completion Certificate from the Department of Computer Science, Iowa State University.
  • Required: Letter of support from your principal or supervisor

What You Will Learn

  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Basic concepts in machine learning
  • Hands-on activities and guided exercises
  • Practical applications of AI
  • Week 1:AI Foundations
    • What AI is (and isn't)
    • Machine Learning basics
    • Google AI Studio hands-on
    • Build your first AI "Gem"
    • Study guides with AI
  • Week 2: Generative AI & Tools
    • Prompt engineering for teachers
    • ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
    • Coding with AI (Claude Code, Codex, Gemini)
    • Local LLMs with LMStudio
    • Teachable Machine projects
    • Workflow automation (n8n)
  • Week 3: Ethics & Your Classroom
    • AI ethics, bias & privacy
    • Iowa policy & legislation
    • Education AI tools landscape
    • Capstone: 3-lesson AI unit
    • Certificate from CS Dept., Iowa State University

Who Should Apply

  • Educator - High School level
    Registration is now open! Register Here
     

 CS-ISU AI_for_High-School-Teachers_Flyer.pdf

Contact: Adisak Sukul adisak@iastate.edu