Assessing Institutional Readiness and Capacity (Phase 1)
摘要
Following the formation of Smart Teams and initial stakeholder mapping (Chap. 7 ), this chapter details the next critical step in Phase 1: conducting a thorough Needs Assessment and AI Readiness Evaluation. This assessment phase is essential, providing the data-driven foundation for developing the institution’s AI vision, governance framework, and strategic roadmap (Chap. 9 ). Proceeding without understanding stakeholder needs and institutional capabilities risks misaligned or ineffective strategies (U.S. Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology [OET], 2024; Wynants et al., 2025). This chapter outlines systematic processes for gathering this vital information.