Playlab opens global summer workshop series to help educators build AI tools for the classroom
Nonprofit Playlab AI is offering free summer sessions for teachers to explore, develop, and implement generative AI tools tailored to their educational settings.
Yusuf Ahmad, co-founder of Playlab AI, has announced on LinkedIn that the organization will host a series of free virtual workshops this summer aimed at helping educators explore the use of generative AI in teaching and learning.
Yusuf wrote in his LinkedIn post: “This summer, we're hosting a series of free virtual workshops for educators to explore how to use AI to advance teaching and learning. You'll get the chance to experiment with and discuss tools built by others; adapt or create your own applications; and grow your skills in specific areas.”
Running until August 22, the Playlab Summer Learning Series is designed for teachers and education leaders across K-12, higher education, and workforce development. Participants will have the opportunity to experiment with AI tools, create custom applications, and collaborate in subject- or role-specific communities.
Playlab is a nonprofit focused on building open, public infrastructure for education in the age of AI. Its platform allows schools, educators, and impact organizations to develop tailored AI tools and workflows for their contexts. It also provides a sandbox environment to support responsible experimentation and collaborative development.
Program structure and learning tracks
The summer series offers three main pathways:
Introductory workshops: These 60-minute sessions, held weekly, are intended for participants new to Playlab. Attendees will explore generative AI, examine existing apps, and build a basic tool.
Deep dive sessions: Held every Wednesday, these 50-minute workshops focus on specific technical skills or use cases. Topics include prompt design, memory integration, smart referencing, and instructional coaching.
Professional learning communities (PLCs): Educators can enroll in structured four-session series, either at the beginner or advanced level. There are also domain-specific communities of practice for areas such as math instruction, higher education, writing feedback, and school leadership.
Participants who complete a series will receive a digital certificate.
The initiative is designed to be accessible. No technical background is required. Educators are encouraged to join with only “curiosity and a challenge,” according to the announcement.
Ahmad noted that the workshops also aim to build collaboration across geographic and institutional boundaries. Educators from different sectors will work together on practical applications, from feedback generation to custom AI workflows.
Educators can sign up for sessions via Playlab’s dedicated onboarding page or through the program calendar. More details, including session topics and times, are available on the Playlab website.
