The AIM-High Program is affiliated with the University of Maryland School of Nursing

The AIM-High webinar series provides structured, practical professional development for Maryland nurse educators who want to use GenAI effectively and responsibly.

Webinar Series Overview

  • AIM-High Foundations

    Beginner-friendly. A two-part webinar series that introduces nurse educators to essential GenAI tools, teaching strategies, and responsible use in education.

  • AIM-High Master Class

    Advanced. A two-part webinar series that builds on the Foundations experience through leadership, implementation, and AI-driven innovation in teaching.

Nursing Continuing Professional Development 

Nurses who participate in both Part 1 and Part 2 and complete the educational activity evaluation will be awarded 6.0 contact hours. Partial credit is not provided. Participants receive a certificate via email from UMSON Office of Professional Education approximately two to four weeks after submitting their completed evaluation form. All requests must be received within 30 days of the event. The University of Maryland School of Nursing is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.

The program is organized into cohorts to support shared learning, peer connection, and structured progression.

Cohort Structure and Webinar Dates

The program is organized into cohorts to support shared learning, peer connection, and structured progression.

AIM-High Foundations Webinars

Cohort 1

You must register for both webinars Part 1 and Part 2 within a single cohort. After you register for Part 1, make sure you also register for Part 2.

Dates

Times (EST)

Registration

Sept. 16, 2026

9am-12pm

Register for Part 1

Sept. 23, 2026

9am-12pm

Register for Part 2

Cohort 2

You must register for both webinars Part 1 and Part 2 within a single cohort. After you register for Part 1, make sure you also register for Part 2.

Dates

Times (EST)

Registration

Oct. 6, 2026

12pm-3pm

Register for Part 1

Oct.13, 2026

12pm-3pm

Register for Part 2

Cohort 3

You must register for both webinars Part 1 and Part 2 within a single cohort. After you register for Part 1, make sure you also register for Part 2.

Dates

Times (EST)

Registration

Nov. 6, 2026

8am-11am

Register for Part 1

Nov, 13, 2026

8am-11am

Register for Part 2

Cohort 4

You must register for both webinars Part 1 and Part 2 within a single cohort. After you register for Part 1, make sure you also register for Part 2.

Dates

Times (EST)

February 2027

TBD

February 2027

TBD

Cohort 5

You must register for both webinars Part 1 and Part 2 within a single cohort. After you register for Part 1, make sure you also register for Part 2.

Dates

Times (EST)

March 2027

TBD

March 2027

TBD

AIM-High Master Class Webinars

Cohort A

Dates

Times

April 2027

TBD

April 2027

TBD

Cohort B

Dates

Times

May 2027

TBD

May 2027

TBD


Session Objectives

AIM-High Foundations Session Objectives
  1. Discuss core GenAI concepts, capabilities, and limitations in nursing education contexts.
  2. Explore ethical, privacy, security, and academic integrity principles related to GenAI use in nursing education.
  3. Apply GenAI tools to improve educator efficiency and productivity in common academic tasks.
  4. Develop learner-centered teaching activities using GenAI to support student engagement.
  5. Develop evaluation and assessment strategies using GenAI for nursing education contexts.
AIM-High Master Class Session Objectives
  1. Design GenAI-supported courses aligned with learning objectives, competencies, and standards.
  2. Develop competency-based assessments and evaluation strategies integrating GenAI.
  3. Analyze learner assessment data using GenAI to inform instructional decisions.
  4. Plan learner-centered educational experiences using GenAI for diverse learner needs.
  5. Implement responsible leadership strategies for GenAI at the course or program level.