Program Overview
The National AI Institute for Adult Learning and Online Education (AI-ALOE) is proud to offer the Teaching Fellows Program, an exceptional opportunity for educators passionate about leveraging AI technologies to transform teaching and learning experiences. This fellowship empowers educators to participate in cutting-edge research studies at AI-ALOE, collaborating with our esteemed researchers and scientists to integrate AI solutions into their curricula. The Teaching Fellows Program is designed to achieve the following goals:
- Prepare, support, and empower educators to effectively use AI technologies in teaching and learning.
- Foster collaborative co-design of responsible AI technologies.
- Cultivate a vibrant community of educators engaged in the innovative use of AI for enhanced learning.
Program Activities
- Program Kickoff: Begin the journey by acquainting us with your course and students while delving into the world of AI technologies.
- Technology Training: Gain mastery of AI technologies through dedicated training sessions with ample time for questions and clarifications.
- Providing feedback to AI-ALOE researchers through meetings, surveys, interviews, or focus groups.
- Virtual Community of Educators and Researchers: Stay connected, seek guidance, and exchange ideas with an enthusiastic network of educators and researchers.
- Program Wrap-Up: Celebrate achievements, share lessons learned, and contribute to future research studies through brainstorming sessions.
How to Apply?
Currently, the application for the AI-ALOE teaching fellows program is by invitation only.
AI-ALOE Teaching Fellows

Wendy Jackson
Southern Crescent
Technical College

Keila Lockett
Central Georgia
Technical College

Trina Lumbard
Columbus
Technical College

Carl Mayne Jr.
Columbus
Technical College

Venkateshwar Nagulavancha
Albany
Technical College
Jon Stravelakis
South Georgia
Technical College

Sean Strickland
Wiregrass Georgia
Technical College

Rachel Sikes
Southeastern
Technical College

Michael Twisdale
Ogeechee
Technical College

Vicki Vandervelde
Augusta
Technical College
Former Teaching Fellows

Albena Asenova-Belal
Gwinnett
Technical College

Jessica Eisner
Southeastern
Technical College

Niki Giles
Augusta
Technical College

April Elizabeth Noles
Southeastern
Technical College

Nick Palombo
Wiregrass Georgia
Technical College

Angela Brantley
Wiregrass Georgia
Technical College

Kristy Singletary
Southern Regional
Technical College

Leonardo D. Villamil
Gwinnett
Technical College

