Engage with Leadership Well Before Launching AI Initiatives
Getting higher education leadership on board can make a big difference in how staff perceives AI in their work. Support from administrators can change the mindset of faculty faced with learning new tools; instead of feeling forced to complete another training, they’re happy to do their part in a campuswide adoption effort.
Use existing resources to get leadership on board with AI’s capabilities first, then bring these tools to the rest of the team. It’s especially beneficial to have leaders who are invested in their team’s progress toward learning and implementing the new technologies.
Exclusive Trainings Can Motivate Staff to Incorporate AI
Another way to get faculty and staff interested in learning to use AI is to make training exclusive. Set up a session or series of sessions with a small cohort of instructors and other staff members. Let the teachers become the students.
These can be done virtually or in person, though the former offers more flexibility. In either case, make the trainings available only to the group, and to ensure the appeal of the sessions, do not share the recordings.
