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Should Robots Replace Teachers?

Edsurge

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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Looking for a Class Robot? Try Robo Wunderkind

Ask a Tech Teacher

There are a lot of options if you want to bring programmable robots to your classroom. It is a build-a-robot kit designed to introduce children ages six and up to coding and robotics as well as the fun of problem-solving and creative thinking. If I were to rate myself with robotics, I might be closer to a 5 than a 10.

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Examples of Technologies that Improve Student Learning

eSchool News

What are some good examples of using technology to enhance learning? Coding programs and robotics kits introduce hands-on learning, promoting critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for the future. Furthermore, technology cultivates digital literacy, equipping students with skills needed in the digital age.

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

eSchool News

Key points: Tech for tech’s sake won’t work without great teachers behind the tools Discover some of the best technologies that improve student learning Stay up-to-date on all things concerning learning in the digital age Examples of leveraging technology in K-12 learning showcase innovative ways to engage students.

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Distance Learning Robotics is Possible! (Edison is King)

Cycles of Learning

While PhET and cK-12 HTML5 simulations have proved to be essential in facilitating 100% distance learning in my chemistry and biology classes, creating a meaningful distance learning system for my robotics elective course was much more difficult to dream up.

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5 Unplugged Hour of Code Activities

Ask a Tech Teacher

Crazy Circuits are compatible with LEGO and similar brick building systems. Thinkersmith’s Unplugged Hour of Code Activity Ages 4-7 My Robotic Friends is a one-hour introductory non-computer activity where students learn to program a human robot. Here’s a quick video.

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6 Digital tools that encourage computational thinking

Neo LMS

Ozobot is an online tool that allows students to code robots included in their kits, which can be ordered online and offline. Ozobots are smart robots that help students learn robotics, math, and programming through using visual codes to follow lines or roam around freely. Read more: Are classroom robots the NextGen of learning?

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