AI Pedagogy Challenge

Applications Due: April 28, 2025

AI with Human Values

Elon University is excited to announce the AI Pedagogy Challenge, an opportunity for faculty members to explore, experiment, and demonstrate creative uses of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom.

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To apply, please click on the following link: Application Form

About the Challenge

With our AI Principles at the core, we are committed to envisioning new concepts, igniting ideas, and devising solutions guided by Elon’s mission to “transform mind, body, and spirit, and to encourage freedom of thought and liberty of conscience.”

This initiative supports faculty in integrating AI into their teaching and aims to position Elon University at the forefront of AI in education.

Benefits

Free ChatGPT Edu Licenses

Our AI team proudly provides ChatGPT Edu licenses at no cost to participants. Take advantage of this powerful tool to enhance your teaching methods.

Privacy & Security

The Elon ChatGPT workspace provides data privacy and security protection over standard ChatGPT accounts, ensuring your academic work remains protected.

Innovation Leadership

Position yourself at the cutting edge of educational innovation. Be among the pioneers integrating AI into the classroom at Elon University.

Why Participate?

This challenge is designed to be accessible to all faculty, regardless of AI expertise. The goal is to encourage experimentation with AI, ethically and responsibly, in ways that enhance active and engaged learning.

Submissions do not require a fully developed project—just a well-thought-out idea that demonstrates creativity and impact.

By participating, you will:

  • Receive a free ChatGPT Edu license for approved ideas
  • Join a community of educators exploring AI’s role in higher education
  • Gain an opportunity to present your work at a university-wide event
  • Contribute to Elon’s AI Pedagogy Resource Hub, where best practices and insights will be shared with the broader academic community

Submission Details

For more detailed information, please review the AI Pedagogy Challenge Details FAQ.

Application Process

  1. Submit your application using the AI Pedagogy Challenge Application Form.
  2. (Optional) After submitting your application, you will receive a link to a short optional AI literacy course (3-4 hours to complete on Moodle, self-paced).
  3. If your application is ranked in the top 50, you will receive a ChatGPT Edu license immediately after submitting your application.

Requirements

  • The challenge is open exclusively to Elon University faculty, but stay tuned for exciting events and challenges planned for staff and students!
  • The top five (5) faculty projects will be invited to a show-and-tell event in early May

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have additional questions?

For more comprehensive information, please review our detailed FAQ.

How to Get Started

Faculty who are interested in learning more about AI before submitting can visit Elon's resources, available on this website.

This challenge aligns with Elon University's AI Roadmap, fostering responsible and ethical AI integration in education. By sharing these innovations, faculty will help shape the future of AI-powered learning at Elon and beyond.

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Important Dates

The first 50 applicants will receive a ChatGPT license immediately upon submitting their materials. Be sure to include your best ideas!.

 

Challenge Launch

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The Elon AI Pedagogy Challenge is now open for submissions from all Elon University faculty members.

Submission Deadline

April 28th, 2025

Final date to submit your application and materials for the AI Pedagogy Challenge.

Ready to Apply?

This challenge is open exclusively to Elon University faculty; however, we have much more coming for the staff and students. Stay tuned!

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