Episode 19: Implications on AI in Education with Dr. Ron Rinehart

Welcome to Bridging the Gap, where we explore the intersections of research, leadership, and practice in education. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Ron Rinehart, Associate Professor and Department Head of Learning, Leadership, and Community at the University of Northern Iowa. Dr. Rinehart’s background spans instructional design, science education, epistemic cognition, and educational technology—making him uniquely positioned to help us unpack one of today’s most pressing topics: the implications of artificial intelligence in K–12 education. In this 2 part series with Dr. Rinehart, we’ll explore what early research reveals about how AI is shaping teaching and learning, the opportunities it presents for innovation, and the challenges educators must navigate to ensure thoughtful, ethical, and effective use of these powerful tools.   Harvard Study on Engagement with AI in a Physics Classroom AI Tutoring Outperforms In-Class Active Learning (article) Nick Bostrom (website)