Every innovation in education begins with a simple truth: change doesn’t happen on its own—it’s led, supported, and sustained by people.
As generative AI rapidly reshapes classrooms, campuses, and district systems, everyone in education—teachers, technology directors, administrators, and university leaders—has a role in guiding that change.
That’s where “Change Management for Generative AI,” created by Vanderbilt University and offered through SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera), becomes essential.
Taught by Dr. Jules White, a nationally recognized AI educator, and Bob Higgins, this two-hour course helps educators and leaders understand how to manage the transition to AI in schools and universities with strategy, empathy, and confidence.
Because integrating AI isn’t just a technical shift—it’s a human one.
Why This Course Matters
AI is transforming how we teach, work, and prepare students for the future—but it’s not enough to simply adopt the tools. True progress requires effective change management that helps people adapt, collaborate, and grow through innovation.
This course equips educators and leaders at every level to become change advocates, guiding their teams through the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption.
You’ll learn how to:
- Build understanding and buy-in across your institution.
- Communicate the “why” behind AI change clearly and credibly.
- Apply the FASTER framework—a practical model for leading AI-driven transformation.
- Create systems that balance innovation with safety and responsibility.
- Foster a culture where educators and students learn and adapt together.
Change isn’t optional anymore—but it can be intentional, inclusive, and inspiring.
What You’ll Learn
Module 1 – Understanding the Need for Change
Explore how generative AI is transforming education and why strategic change management is essential for successful adoption across classrooms and institutions.
Module 2 – The FASTER Framework for AI Change
Learn Vanderbilt’s FASTER model: Foundation, Alignment, Safeguards, Training, Evolution, and Replication. Discover how to apply each step to real-world education settings.
Module 3 – Leading Change with Confidence
Put your learning into practice by designing a change plan tailored to your school, district, or university—building stakeholder trust and sustaining innovation over time.
Course Details
- 🕒 Time to Complete: 2 hours (flexible, self-paced)
- 📘 Modules: 3 concise modules + 1 applied assignment
- 🎓 Certificate: Shareable professional development credential
It’s a focused, high-impact course that fits into any educator’s schedule and delivers practical tools for immediate use.
Real-World Impact for All Educators
Change management isn’t just for administrators. Every teacher and staff member plays a role in helping schools adapt to new technology.
For teachers, this course provides frameworks for introducing AI tools in ways that build trust and support student success.
For district and university leaders, it offers strategies to create alignment, anticipate resistance, and design sustainable systems for innovation.
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Lead AI integration with clarity and confidence.
- Communicate effectively about the benefits and boundaries of AI.
- Build shared ownership of innovation within your organization.
- Ensure responsible, human-centered AI adoption across education.
Vanderbilt’s research-based approach makes this course as practical as it is visionary.
Why SchoolDay Academy Recommends This Course
At SchoolDay Academy, we believe that every educator has a part to play in shaping how AI transforms learning—and that successful transformation begins with managing change well.
Change Management for Generative AI stands out because it:
- Was created by Vanderbilt University, a top-ranked institution known for leadership in AI education.
- Features Dr. Jules White, one of the nation’s foremost experts on AI adoption in education.
- Provides a clear, actionable framework for guiding change at the classroom, school, and institutional levels.
- Is included in the SchoolDay Academy annual subscription—just $149 per user, offering unlimited access to hundreds of curated, K–12 and higher-ed courses and certificates.
- Offers district and university bulk pricing as low as $100 per user, making professional learning scalable and sustainable.
At SDA, we make innovation achievable for every educator—because real change only happens when everyone has the tools to lead it.
Conclusion & Call to Action
Generative AI is changing education faster than ever—but lasting progress depends on how we manage that change.
Start learning “Change Management for Generative AI” today on SchoolDay Academy (powered by Coursera) and discover how to lead your colleagues, students, and institutions through transformation with purpose and confidence.
Because in the age of AI, leadership isn’t about technology—it’s about people.