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Should Robots Replace Teachers?

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Last week brought one of those surprising new gadget announcements from a tech giant, with Amazon unveiling a home robot it calls Astro, a rolling contraption about the size of a small dog with a screen for a head and a cup holder so it can bring its owner a drink. He’s the author of the book, “Should Robots Replace Teachers?”

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At Louisville Summer Camps, Robots Meets Literacy to Support Vulnerable Students

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video from California’s Salinas Valley , where giant robots roll through crops of lettuce and use high-pressure water knives to harvest vegetables. This kind of technology is changing the future of farming, and Spencer wants to make sure her students have a sense of what the robotics field is capable of achieving.

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Student Success Relies on Future-Proofing Learning

A Principal's Reflections

Some of the show’s bold predictions actually came true, includ­ing video conferencing, robots, smartwatches, drones, jetpacks, holo­grams, and automated homes. Disruption is here to stay, thus the need to future-proof learning. To learn more, get your copy of my new book on Amazon.

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1 Thing Personalized Learning Might be Missing

Adjusting Course

I woke up this weekend and started thinking about personalized learning. Technically speaking, I didn’t actually wake up with the words “personalized learning” on my mind. Instead, my thoughts were filled with some of the most student-centered learning experiences I’ve observed over the past week, and in recent years.

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Most Popular EdSurge Podcast Episodes of 2021

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And we also looked at whether home robots could come to classrooms, and that one made the list as well. Should Robots Replace Teachers? Robots are having a moment—including the announcement this year of a new home robot by Amazon. Louis, and author of the new book, “Brainscapes.” What could that mean for education?

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What are Some Good Examples of Using Technology to Enhance Learning?

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Adaptive learning platforms tailor instruction, ensuring personalized learning experiences that address individual strengths and weaknesses. Coding programs and robotics kits introduce hands-on learning, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

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May the 4th Be With You! 20+ Ideas for Teaching and Learning with the Force

Teacher Reboot Camp

The movies and books teach us about being heroes , complicated relationships with family, being brave, and picking ourselves up after failing or making mistakes. You will also find Star Wars themed professional development tips for integrating technology, building a Personal Learning Network , and classroom management.