AI by Design SCD x IMSA
Teaching AI Literacy Through Human-Centered Design Activities
June 16-18, 2026 | IMSA Aurora Campus
Hybrid Program • Year-Long Support • Spring 2027 Summit
Siebel Center for Design (SCD) and the Illinois Math and Science Academy (IMSA) are partnering to prepare K–12 educators to teach authentic AI literacy through Human-Centered Design, with sustained mentorship and support throughout the school year.
Leveraging SCD’s extensive expertise and proven methodologies, this program delivers a high-quality and impactful training experience. Participants will leave equipped with the knowledge and tools to integrate HCD principles into their practices, fostering meaningful and sustainable change within their organizations.
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Who should apply?
We are seeking up to 20 K-12 educators who want to:
- Teach AI literacy in a real, classroom-ready way
- Create authentic, student-centered design experiences
- Prototype, iterate, and grow with a community of peers
What you’ll experience
- Online prep resources
- 3-Day in-person immersive institute
- Year-long mentoring
- Spring 2027 HCD Summit
By the end of the program, you’ll be able to:
- Teach all 4 components of AI literacy within a real design project context
- Explain core HCD principles and how they create authentic demand for AI literacy practice
- Design student-centered HCD + AI learning experiences
- Develop meaningful assessment strategies for design-based AI learning
- Iterate your instructional designs using peer and mentor feedback