2026 IT for Dominica Summer Institute Registration Survey

We are pleased to register you for the 2026 IT for Dominica Summer Institute.

Welcome to the 2026 IT for Dominica Summer Institute. We have four talented Canadian teachers looking forward to working with you this summer!

The IT for Dominica Foundation, the Ministry of Education, and our partners welcome your registration and participation in one of four course offerings this summer, as listed below. (Note: Data collected in this registration process may be shared with the above parties.)

To register, please review the following course descriptions. Then, select Next Page, complete the Registration Page and click on Submit my Registration.

The courses below are listed in order from Introductory, to Intermediate, to Advanced. Please select courses according to your knowledge-base in using learning technologies.

Courses:

All courses are now full. Please register for a waiting list and you will be informed if space becomes available in your selected waiting list.

Course Name: Level Up Your Classroom: Digital Tools, Creativity, & AI for Educators - by Melanie Buckley [THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL]
Course Level: Introductory
Level up your teaching toolkit with this hands-on, educator-focused course designed for today’s digital classroom. Explore the power of Google Suite (Classroom, Docs, Slides, and Forms) to streamline instruction. Get creative with Canva for Education to design engaging visuals and learning materials. Dive into high-impact learning technologies like Padlet, Read & Write for Google, and try out some interactive feedback and assessment tools such as Blooket, Kahoot, and Gimkit. This collaborative course also introduces AI literacy, crafting better prompts, and explores Google Gemini. It aims to build practical Generative AI literacy, empowering educators to use AI thoughtfully, ethically, and effectively to enhance learning and save time.

Course Name: Empowering Educators through AI and Automation - by John Franko
Course Level: Intermediate [THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL]
This course explores how modern tools like artificial intelligence and basic coding can transform your teaching and your classroom. We will discover how AI can help you plan lessons, create new resources, and provide better feedback to students. You will also learn how to use simple scripts and automation to manage school information and save time on daily tasks. The goal is to build a practical toolkit of digital strategies that make your work more efficient and your lessons more engaging. Join us to explore these innovative methods and find new ways to connect with students in today’s digital world.

Course Name: Pedagogy and Prompts: Curriculum Engineering with AI - by Janelle DaCunha [THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL]
Course Level: Intermediate
Generative AI is rapidly transforming education. Instead of just watching it happen, step into the role of an active architect and make AI work for you. This hands-on course is designed to give you back your time. We will dive deep into AI-driven instructional design, showing you how to streamline your daily workflow without sacrificing pedagogical quality. Taking you from the basics of effective prompting all the way to advanced curriculum mapping, this course bridges theory and practice. You will leave knowing how to expertly navigate GenAI to build strategically scaffolded year-long plans, design cohesive thematic units, and instantly generate highly differentiated lesson plans that meet every learner's needs.

Course Name: Shaping the Future of Tech & AI innovation in Dominica - by Tammy Davis, B.Ed, M.Ed. [THIS COURSE IS NOW FULL]
Course Level: A Leader's Course
This course is designed for Dominican educational leaders ready to bridge the gap between classroom tech and meaningful impact. We’ll dive into the world of Artificial Intelligence, moving beyond simple "how-tos" to explore the social and cultural ripples AI creates in our schools. Drawing on lessons from the Alberta context, we’ll tackle Digital Citizenship head-on, sharing proven strategies to keep students safe from online risks. You’ll also gain a clear understanding of the Sustainable Learning Technologies Program, empowering you to lead even when resources feel slim. Join us to upskill your toolkit and become a true ambassador for digital leadership!