AI Learning Accelerator for Educators

Application

Due: January 28, 2024, 11:59 PM CST

Thank you for your interest in the MS AI Collaborative Educator Accelerator! 

The application window is now closed. We appreciate the enthusiasm and interest of educators like you who are dedicated to advancing AI use in education.

For those who missed the application deadline, don't worry! We invite you to join us at the next Educator AI Lab session hosted by CSTA-MS. This is a fantastic opportunity to delve into AI and learn how it can be effectively integrated into educational practices.


At the AI Lab, you'll gain insights into innovative teaching techniques, explore AI tools, and connect with a community of educators passionate about shaping the future of education through technology.

AI Lab - Winter Session

Date: February 17, 2024

Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM EST

Learn more at the CSTA-MS website

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Frequently Asked Questions about the MS AI Accelerator

  • No, this accelerator is for any Mississippi educator providing instructional services and support at any level. We welcome K-12, higher learning, out-of-school instructors and leaders across the state the apply.

  • Selected Accelerator Fellows will receive training to teach, train, and advocate for equitable AI use in education. This preparation will take the form of 8 meetings where fellows collaborate and learn from industry experts and develop a professional development workshop to present to their colleagues at the end of the fellowship.

    One of these required attendances is the MS AI Summit, which is an expense-paid conference where fellows and experts from across the world will convene to discuss the future of AI in learning spaces.

  • The $1,000 stipend will be distributed in two parts: $500 at the MS AI summit and $500 after the fellow presents the training workshop they developed.

    Professional learning with AI experts will occur throughout the duration of the fellowship experience.

    The MS AI Summit expenses will be arranged and paid for by the fellowship coordinators in June 2024. Any reimbursement will be disseminated by August 31, 2024.

    CSTA+ Membership will be granted during kick-off ceremonies for the Accelerator.

  • Email mississippi@csteachers.org with “AI Accelerator” in the subject line.

  • Notification of acceptance will be emailed on February 5, 2024, by 7:00 PM.

10 Mississippi educators will be selected across the state for a transformative 6-month fellowship aimed at empowering educators to lead the charge in teaching, training, and advocating for equitable AI educational practices.

About the MS AI Accelerator

This fellowship is designed to give you an unparalleled chance to enhance your skills in training, teaching, and advocating for equitable Artificial Intelligence (AI) education in learning spaces. We know the buzz around AI will continue to excite educators and students alike and we want to ensure Mississippi educators are at the forefront of preparing students to thrive in a future of AI-backed tools, resources, and opportunities.

Program Overview:

The fellowship spans six months, during which participants will engage in events designed to address key challenges and opportunities in the use of AI in learning spaces. The program combines workshops, mentorship opportunities, and networking to ensure a well-rounded and enriching experience. Fellows will work collaboratively to develop professional development training experiences to bring back to their colleagues, beginning a process of building state-wide AI-knowledgeable educators. The Accelerator will culminate in an all-expenses-paid 2-day Mississippi AI summit where fellows will share the stage with industry leaders.

What AI Educator Fellows Do

  • Receive training to teach, train, and advocate for equitable AI use in education

  • Develop training experiences for colleagues in Mississippi and the CSTA community

  • Collaboratively design and host workshops to train Mississippi educators on equitable AI use

Benefits

  • $1000 stipend

  • Professional learning with experts in tech education and AI development during monthly meetings

  • Spotlight during the MS AI Collaborative Summit in Summer 2024

  • CSTA + Membership

Eligibility Criteria

  • Be a current Mississippi educator or educator leader (ex. K-12, higher learning, out-of-school programming, etc.)

Expectations if Selected

  • Meeting Attendance

    • 8 required with 1 absence (all meetings virtual from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM)

      • Accelerator Workshops required

        • February 10, 2024

        • March 16, 2024

        • April 6, 2024

        • May 25, 2024

        • June 29, 2024

        • MS AI Summit: July 12-13, 2024

      • AI Labs (minimum of 2)

        • February 17, 2024

        • April 13, 2024

        • June 15, 2024

  • Project Requirements

    • Present/train a minimum of 25 other educators (fellowship coordinators will assist with this) in a 60-120 minute workshop

    • Direct supervisor (ex. Principal, program director) must sign off on participation with an understanding of the expectation of presenting to colleagues