AI Academy for HACU - Summer 2026
For Students, Staff, and Faculty
AI is becoming one of the most important tools shaping education, careers, and innovation. Exclusively available to students, faculty, and staff attending HACU Member Institutions, this immersive summer bootcamp introduces participants to the foundations of AI while emphasizing critical thinking, creativity, and a human-centered approach to technology. Through hands-on activities and guided projects, students will explore AI fundamentals and frameworks, prompting and smart assistants, AI tools for smarter learning, visual storytelling, and workflow automation. Participants will learn not only how to use AI tools effectively, but also how to think critically, evaluate information, solve problems, and create meaningful outcomes in an increasingly AI-powered world. No prior experience is required—just curiosity and a willingness to learn, build, and grow.
Hosted by
ConectadoIn collaboration with
HACUSchedule
Starts
July 16, 2026
Ends
July 17, 2026
Duration
2 Days | 4 hours per day
Total Hours
8 hours
Registration Opens
June 22, 2026
Application Deadline
July 15, 2026
Sessions
Thursday, July 16: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, July 17: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
SKILLS YOU'LL LEARN
TOOLS USED
Design and build your own AI Learning Buddy to support studying, research, and problem-solving.
Transform ideas, notes, or planning documents into interactive presentations or webpages.
Summarize notes, slides, and documents quickly using AI.
Strengthen storytelling and communication by transforming ideas into visual content.
Generate images and create videos to transform ideas and research into engaging multimedia stories.
Build automated workflows that reduce repetitive manual tasks and improve operational efficiency.
Level
Beginner
Language
English
Instructor Profile
Dr. Diana Pacheco
Chief Development Officer @ Conectado
"Dr. Diana Pacheco is a design thinker, social innovation strategist, and community-engaged researcher who leads the curriculum development and instructional design for Conectado's AI Boot Camps. She oversees the full lifecycle of the boot camps—from conceptualization to facilitation—guiding a team of instructional designers and facilitators to deliver meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that expand access and opportunity. Her work spans curriculum design, educational product development, immersive 3D learning environments, and the purposeful integration of AI tools in education. She specializes in connecting pedagogy with AI, developing frameworks that help educators use technology with purpose and intention. Her approach bridges theory and practice, translating complex ideas into practical strategies that educators and learners can apply directly, while building programs that foster confidence, creativity, and learner agency rooted in real-world needs."
Contact Instructor
support@conectado.comLearning Path
AI Fundamentals
Conectado's Learning Framework for AI Adoption
Building Your AI Learning Assistant
AI Tools for Smarter Learning
AI Visual Storytelling
Automation (Workflows)
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