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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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How Augmented Reality Fosters Student Curiosity and Collaboration

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It can bring traditional textbooks to life by adding interactive elements like videos, models or supplementary information to printed pages. The social studies activity Space Race in McGraw Hill AR How has incorporating AR in your classroom enhanced the learning experience for your students?

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Technology Tools for Teaching and Learning

eSchool News

Online platforms and learning management systems are other examples of technologies that improve student learning and enable teachers to share resources, assignments, and feedback seamlessly. This fosters a more connected and collaborative learning environment, even beyond the physical classroom.

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Overcoming 3 challenges of introducing blended learning in the classroom

Neo LMS

Including in their instruction apps which students are familiar with, creating a space for collaborative learning and for student agency, educators can take a step forward towards what teaching means in the 21st century. Blended learning facilitates the path to personalized learning.

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Top 4 microtrends in e-learning

Neo LMS

As career opportunities in traditional professions and large public and private organizations, decline — think automation, AI and robots — young people need to assimilate skills that enable them to make the most of the opportunities and challenges in their own economic environments. Peer-to-Peer learning. Microlearning.

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Examples of Technologies that Improve Student Learning

eSchool News

Podcasting and Audio Tools: Engage students in creating podcasts or audio projects using tools like Anchor or Audacity, promoting communication skills, creativity, and allowing them to present information in innovative ways. Distance learning tools ensure educational continuity, enabling students to access resources remotely.

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What tools and technology are used for teaching?

eSchool News

Online platforms and digital resources, including e-books and educational websites, provide access to a wealth of information. Adaptive learning platforms, driven by artificial intelligence, personalize instruction based on individual student progress. and Quizizz gamify learning, making lessons interactive and engaging.

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