How could technology and A.I. change chemistry education? (BCCE 2026)

AI is everywhere in education right now, but is that the only technology chemistry educators should be thinking about?

In this bonus BCCE preview episode, Melissa talks with Resa Kelly about technology in chemistry education, from visualizations and videos to flipped classrooms and AI. What do we actually want students to be able to do in a technology-rich world? How should that shape our teaching? And how can educators stay curious without feeling pressured to adopt every new tool that comes along?

 

Important Links

• bcce.divched.org/2026
• YouTube.com/@chemforyourlife
• chemforyourlife.com

 

Time Stamps

• 0:00 – Introducing the Community Conversation on technology
• 1:11 – Resa Kelly’s journey into chemistry education research
• 2:20 – How visualizations and animations help students learn chemistry
• 3:31 – Why this conversation is about more than just AI
• 5:50 – Technology already shaping chemistry classrooms
• 7:20 – Staying curious even if you’re skeptical of new technology
• 9:10 – Time constraints and practical barriers for teachers
• 10:00 – Creative ways educators are using AI
• 14:15 – Teaching students to evaluate trustworthy information
• 17:13 – The central question: What should students be able to do in a technology-rich environment?
• 18:20 – Is technology helping students learn or just complete tasks?
• 19:00 – If AI gives answers, what are we really teaching?
• 24:00 – Why these conversations matter beyond BCCE
• 28:15 – Assumptions, AI, and trusting students
• 30:05 – Final thoughts and invitation to the conference conversation

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