Krista Glazewski

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Krista Glazewski is a leading scholar in the learning sciences, whose research centers on how students conceptualize and learn about complex, emerging technologies—most notably artificial intelligence. Her work is pivotal in understanding the cognitive foundations of AI literacy, particularly among young learners. In her highly cited 2023 study, "Exploring middle school students’ common naive conceptions of Artificial Intelligence concepts, and the evolution of these ideas" (79 citations), she systematically identified and tracked how students' intuitive but often incorrect ideas about AI develop and transform over time. This foundational work, alongside her earlier investigation into how elementary students conceptualize AI (21 citations), provides critical insights for designing effective K-12 AI curricula. By mapping the trajectory of student thinking from naive conceptions to more sophisticated understanding, Glazewski has directly informed pedagogical approaches in a field of global urgency—as evidenced by national initiatives like China's integration of AI into mandatory high school education. Her research is essential reading for educators, curriculum designers, and researchers striving to prepare the next generation for an AI-driven world.