Human-Centered AI, Metacognition, and Ethical AI in Education
Catheryn Reardon, PhD is an Assistant Teaching Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University and an AI Strategist for the Psychology Digital Immersion Programs. Her work focuses on human-centered AI in education, metacognition, ethical AI use, instructor presence, and the design of learning experiences that preserve human agency in AI-supported environments.
With extensive experience in online teaching and instructional design, Catheryn Reardon has developed courses, frameworks, and faculty resources that help students and educators engage with artificial intelligence in thoughtful, transparent, and educationally meaningful ways. Her work emphasizes reflection, critical thinking, and ethical decision-making rather than passive reliance on technology.
Catheryn Reardon’s teaching and research center on the intersection of psychology, learning, and artificial intelligence. She is especially interested in how students think with AI, how AI influences confidence and revision, and how educators can support metacognitive awareness while integrating emerging technologies into coursework.
Her work also builds on long-standing interests in online learning, instructor social presence, and student engagement. These areas continue to shape her human-centered approach to AI in education.
Catheryn Reardon developed the Human-Centered AI Metacognitive Learning Model, or HAIML, to guide how students learn with AI through active engagement, reflection, and ethical evaluation. She also created structured AI use guidelines and faculty-facing resources that support clear expectations and thoughtful implementation across courses.
For additional academic and professional information, visit Catheryn Reardon’s Arizona State University profile.
Email: catheryn.reardon@asu.edu