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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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5 Practical applications of IoT in the classroom

Neo LMS

IoT in the educational system is an ecosystem of devices connected to the internet that provides modern learning solutions, efficient management protocols, personalized learning, and integrated automation. LocoRobo helps students learn about robotics and coding and design Python, Java, JS, or C apps faster.

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Student Success Relies on Future-Proofing Learning

A Principal's Reflections

For those who have not seen the show, it focuses on a futuristic family residing in Orbit City, whose architecture looks like it was invented by Google with all the living residences and businesses raised on adjustable col­umns high above the ground.

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How to Select a Complete Digital Education Solution Provider

ViewSonic Education

Over the past few years, there has been a huge influx of education technology resources available to schools – from tablets and robotics to online platforms and digital whiteboards. Software like Google Docs means that groups of pupils can work on the same document from different devices, which can then be presented to the rest of the class.

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

eSchool News

Adaptive learning platforms, such as DreamBox or Khan Academy, personalize instruction, tailoring lessons based on individual student progress and needs. This fosters experiential learning and makes abstract concepts tangible. Secondly, technology promotes interactive and personalized learning.

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Examples of Technologies that Improve Student Learning

eSchool News

Online Collaborative Writing Tools: Platforms like Google Docs or Microsoft Word Online enable collaborative writing projects, fostering teamwork, peer editing, and real-time collaboration among students. How does technology help students learn? Online collaboration tools facilitate group projects and communication.

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All the Upgrades and Updates From Apple, Google and More at ISTE 2018

Edsurge

Software Updates Google is reorganizing its Classroom platform to make it easier to sort materials by topic. The company describes it as a “digital, adaptive personalized learning solution.” The new company, owned by SDI Innovations, makes a robotic arm and a corresponding STEM curriculum. What, too soon?)

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