Episode 86: EdTech and AI with Jared Cooney Horvath (Recorded Live from ResearchED)
The Learning Scientists PodcastShow Notes
In episode 86, Cindy talks with Dr. Jared Cooney Horvath, neuroscientist, educator, and author of Stop Talking, Start Influencing: 12 Insights from Brain Science to Make Your Message Stick. In this episode, Jared reviews some of the history of technological advancements, how technology has impacted learning, and shares some of his ideas for how artificial intelligence may impact both learning and society moving forward. Visit our website, learningscientists.org/podcast-episodes, for the show notes, including a link to share your thoughts with Jared.
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