WISIT Summer Institute 2026: Full Schedule

WISIT Summer Institute 2026

August 3 to 7, 2026
Washington International School, Tregaron Campus

10:45am EDT

Learning on the Fly: Explore. Play. Design. Share.

LIMITED

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT

National Air and Space Museum

Limited Capacity seats available

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Experience the National Air and Space Museum through the lens of playful learning. Explore awe-inspiring scientific and technological phenomena, ask big questions, and create “on-the-fly".
Gather information on an interactive gallery tour, then take on a collaborative design challenge inspired by what you discover. Prototype ideas, test them in the museum, and share your work with visitors because learning is better when it’s done together. We’ll iterate, reflect, and reimagine how museums and classrooms can spark curiosity and agency in learners navigating a tech‑driven world.
Participants will meet at the staff entrance at Independence and 6th St SW.

Speakers

Elizabeth Dale-Deines

National Air and Space Museum

Elizabeth Dale-Deines loves sparking curiosity. Since launching her museum career in 2009 at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, she’s used museum collections to get students, teachers, and lifelong learners asking big questions. She’s collaborated with the Boys and Girls Clubs... Read More →

Ashley Rattanawan

National Air and Space Museum

Ashley Rattanawan is an Education Specialist for Teacher Professional Development at the National Air and Space Museum. She has a B.A. From the University of Georgia (go dawgs!) in Science Education. Ashley manages teacher professional development and training at Air and Space with... Read More →

Wednesday August 5, 2026 10:45am - 12:45pm EDT
National Air and Space Museum

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