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** This is also an experiment to see if this approach effectively helps MoFos learn together. | ** This is also an experiment to see if this approach effectively helps MoFos learn together. | ||
*'''How it works:''' | *'''How it works:''' | ||
** All staff and fellows are invited to '''lead a learning project''' or '''contribute to a learning project'''. | ** All staff and fellows are invited to '''[[Foundation/AI/FLEX#I_have_an_idea_for_a_learning_project|lead a learning project]]''' or '''[[Foundation/AI/FLEX#I_want_to_contribute_to_a_learning_project|contribute to a learning project]]'''. | ||
** In this iteration, '''a learning project is any initiative to help you (and possibly others) learn about [[Foundation/AI|'''better machine decision making (AI''')]]'''. | ** In this iteration, '''a learning project is any initiative to help you (and possibly others) learn about [[Foundation/AI|'''better machine decision making (AI''')]]'''. | ||
** You can pursue a learning project solo or with a group of any size. Projects can stretch all the way from now until June, be as short as an afternoon, or anywhere in between. Prototypes and experiments welcome - this is intentionally broad! | ** You can pursue a learning project solo or with a group of any size. Projects can stretch all the way from now until June, be as short as an afternoon, or anywhere in between. Prototypes and experiments welcome - this is intentionally broad! | ||
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=Key Dates= | =Key Dates= | ||
* '''March [DATE]''' - MoFo FLEX launches! Call for learning project proposals opens | * '''March [DATE]''' - MoFo FLEX launches! Call for learning project proposals opens: [[Foundation/AI/FLEX#I_have_an_idea_for_a_learning_project|lead a learning project]] | ||
* '''[DATE]''' - Call for for contributors opens | * '''[DATE]''' - Call for for contributors opens: [[Foundation/AI/FLEX#I_want_to_contribute_to_a_learning_project|contribute to a learning project]] | ||
* '''[DATE]''' - Brown Bag (or Slack chat?) | * '''[DATE]''' - Brown Bag (or Slack chat?) | ||
* '''[DATE]''' - Call for learning project proposals closes | * '''[DATE]''' - Call for learning project proposals closes | ||
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* Experiment with building your own AI system (maybe take a class on Udemy, solo or with others) | * Experiment with building your own AI system (maybe take a class on Udemy, solo or with others) | ||
* Write reflective blog posts about questions and ideas you’re exploring | * Write reflective blog posts about questions and ideas you’re exploring | ||
* [insert your idea here] | * [''insert your idea here''] | ||
===Once you have an idea, propose it as a MoFo FLEX project!=== | ===Once you have an idea, [[Foundation/AI/FLEX#I_have_an_idea_for_a_learning_project|propose it as a MoFo FLEX project]]!=== | ||
Proposals don’t need to be fully baked -- general ideas are welcome, and we can help you work through the specifics. | Proposals don’t need to be fully baked -- general ideas are welcome, and we can help you work through the specifics. | ||
* For example, if you want to host a book club but don’t know what you want to read yet (or want to get a group together first) -- send in the idea, and we can work out the details after. Learn more about how to propose a project. | * For example, if you want to host a book club but don’t know what you want to read yet (or want to get a group together first) -- send in the idea, and we can work out the details after. [[Foundation/AI/FLEX#I_have_an_idea_for_a_learning_project|Learn more about how to propose a project.]] | ||
=I have an idea for a learning project= | =I have an idea for a learning project= | ||
If you have an idea you want to pursue, propose it as a MoFo FLEX project! | If you have an idea you want to pursue, you're ready to propose it as a MoFo FLEX project! | ||
Here's what to do: | '''Here's what to do:''' | ||
# Talk to your manager about your idea, and how much time you think you’ll need to make it happen. When you’ve agreed on the time commitment, you’re ready to -- | |||
# Submit your idea through [XYZ] by [XX] | |||
# When you submit a proposal, it will go to both your manager and the MoFo FLEX team. We expect most proposals to be accepted! | |||
The proposal process is intended to help connect people who are interested in similar things, give the whole org a view of the learning that is happening, and to support you in working with you manager in making time during your workday. The FLEX team will have a look at your proposal, let you know if we have any questions or ideas, and confirm that you and your manager have agreed on your time commitment. | The proposal process is intended to help connect people who are interested in similar things, give the whole org a view of the learning that is happening, and to support you in working with you manager in making time during your workday. The FLEX team will have a look at your proposal, let you know if we have any questions or ideas, and confirm that you and your manager have agreed on your time commitment. | ||
# Your project will then be added here, on the wiki, and officially be ready for contributors to join. | |||
'''Remember:''' | '''Remember:''' | ||
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Here's how to get involved: | Here's how to get involved: | ||
# [[Foundation/AI/FLEX#Active_FLEX_Projects|Browse projects here]] to find one you'd like to join. Feel free to reach out to the project leads with ideas or questions! | |||
# Talk to your manager about the project you'd like to contribute to, and how much time you think you’d like to commit. When you’ve agreed on the time commitment, you’re ready to -- | |||
# Officially sign up [HERE] by XX. When you sign up as a contributor, the project lead, your manager and the MoFo FLEX team will be notified. The project lead will reach out about how to start contributing, and the MoFo FLEX team will add you as a contributor on the wiki. | |||
You can also keep up with all learning projects through the better machine decision making (AI) wiki, #ai-abcs Slack channel, and monthly staff calls. | You can also keep up with all learning projects through the better machine decision making (AI) wiki, #ai-abcs Slack channel, and monthly staff calls. | ||