Quantum for Educators

Quantum for Educators (QEd) participants

Empowering educators to bring quantum into the classroom.

Quantum for Educators (QEd) is a professional development workshop for high school science teachers hosted by the Institute for Quantum Computing at the University of Waterloo. 

Formerly known as Schrödinger's Class, Quantum for Educators equips you with the ability to bring quantum science into your classrooms and confidently teach your students about quantum physics, quantum computing, quantum cryptography and more. 

Quantum mechanics is transforming the way we compute and communicate today, and it will change the technological landscape of tomorrow. This workshop will help you prepare your students for the future.

This workshop is open to high school science and technology teachers. The materials are primarily designed for Grade 11 and 12 physics, but interested chemistry, computer science and mathematics teachers are encouraged to apply.

Teachers from inside and outside Canada are welcome to apply, but financial support is only available for teachers within Canada.

 Learn more about the QEd experience

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QEd 2025 will be held from July 16 to 18, 2025. Space is limited—apply for Quantum for Educators by Monday, April 21, 2025!

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Topics covered

The Quantum for Educators curriculum consists of interactive lectures, teacher networking and hands-on activities that will help you understand quantum technology concepts and integrate them into the current curriculum. All workshop content has been developed and will be delivered by quantum experts collaborating with experienced teachers.

During the workshop you will learn how to:

  • introduce the concept of wave-particle duality in many complementary ways

  • introduce quantum superposition using inexpensive light polarizers

  • discuss emerging quantum technologies and career opportunities

  • teach a simple quantum computing algorithm

  • teach quantum cryptography through a group activity using simple and affordable equipment

Why QEd is a game changer for educators

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The QEd experience

Quantum resources for your classroom

When you complete the workshop, you will leave with:

  • the ability to teach quantum mechanics at the introductory level and beyond

  • lesson plans and other affordable, ready-to-go activities to take back to your classrooms

  • discussion points about how quantum mechanics can transform society