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4 Ways AI Education and Ethics Will Disrupt Society in 2019

Edsurge

From GDPR to Facebook scandals, many tech CEOs were defending big data, its use, and how they’re safeguarding the public. News cycles about killer robots and one-sided conversations about AI replacing humans at work have been encouraging and stoking fear for years. Public concern will lead to AI regulations.

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Students Shine at the 2019 Automation Fair

MIND Research Institute

For the fourth year in a row, MIND Research Institute was given a special end-of-year gift of collaborating with our amazing partner, Rockwell Automation , at their 2019 Automation Fair® ! November 21, 2019. November 20, 2019. November 21, 2019. November 21, 2019. Showcasing Math Skills With Our Students.

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How Robotics Competitions Close the STEM Skills Gap and Build a Diverse Workforce

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For nearly 30 years, the global non-profit FIRST has been getting kids hooked on science and technology through hands-on robotics competitions for grades K-12—complete with cheering crowds, adrenaline rushes and teams snatching victory from the jaws of defeat. Robotics competitions have the same thrills and excitement every other sport has.

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The 2019 EdSurde Annual Special: Edtech April Fool’s News That Should Stay Fake

Edsurge

Congratulations for making it through the first quarter of 2019! BACK TO THE FUTURE: Weary of unwanted scrutiny, companies that once described themselves as the “Facebook of education” are now scrambling to disassociate themselves from the beleaguered social network. We’re not the only ones getting in on the fun.

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This Teacher Started a Hands-On PD Lab That’s Sparking Change Across the District

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Surveying Teachers and Sparking Interest In January 2018, I launched a survey about professional development on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn and the response was overwhelming. Along the way, we learned a lot about how to teach coding skills and what types of professional development opportunities effectively supported our efforts.

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What Can Teachers Look Forward To This Year from Office 365?

TeacherCast

What is ahead for Microsoft Education in 2018-2019. As an Education Specialist and Product Developer there, Tricia created LEGO sets and learning solutions for several curriculum areas including Language Arts, STEM, and Robotics. Augmented and Virtual Reality. New Pearson Curriculum for Mixed Reality Headsets. About our Guest.

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[On-Air Coaching] Staying Focused on the Learning Goals, Not the Technology – SULS006

Shake Up Learning

One of Jasmine’s coolest projects is her robotic water cycle lesson, which involves all kinds of skills from her students. Share your answers on your favorite social media platform using the #shakeuplearning hashtag, or post it in the Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook ! [56:06] The Shake Up Learning Community on Facebook.