We are excited to invite you and/or your colleagues to participate in an innovative program designed specifically for high school teachers to enhance their AI skills and inspire the next generation of innovators. This unique opportunity allows educators to integrate cutting-edge technology into their teaching while being compensated for their time and efforts. By joining this program, you’ll gain valuable AI skills, connect with like-minded educators, and contribute to preparing students for future opportunities in technology and innovation.
Program Details:
- Who Should Apply: High school teachers of grades 11 and 12 with no prior programming background
- Teachers are required to teach the AI course to their 11th or 12th-grade students during the Spring Semester of 2026 with support from our team. The training program can be offered as an elective course, integrated with one or multiple science courses, or introduce Themed Week activities such as "coding week" or "tech innovation week" to familiarize students with different AI concepts across different classrooms.
- Training Period: September - December 2025 ( 3 hours, one a week for 14 weeks). The training is remote.
- Compensation: $40/hour for your participation; a total of $1680
- Application Deadline: March 31, 2025
If you are interested in joining this program, please apply here: Application Link. Additionally, you need to submit the school district's approval, indicating that they authorize your participation in this study.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to become a leader in AI education! I would be happy to meet with you and discuss the details.
This program is supported by the University of Virginia and has been approved under UVA IRB-SBS #6886. If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact us:
Dr. Somayeh Asadi: rkn3gr@virginia.edu
Dr. Negin Alemazkoor: na7fp@virginia.edu
Dr. Devin Harris: dkh2a@virginia.edu
Dr. Arsalan Heydarian: ah6rx@virginia.edu
Dr. Negin Alemazkoor: na7fp@virginia.edu
Dr. Devin Harris: dkh2a@virginia.edu
Dr. Arsalan Heydarian: ah6rx@virginia.edu