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How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics. McKinsey & Company notes that Gen Z is composed of digital natives who prioritize unique identity and are rooted in the “search for the truth.” . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning. eli.zimmerman_9856.

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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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Coursera Is Now a Public Company. What Does That Mean For Higher Education?

Edsurge

Coursera’s founders and CEO rang the opening bell of the New York Stock Exchange today, as the online-learning company became a rare edtech enterprise to go public. And because it’s a pandemic, the event was online and the bell was virtual (perhaps fitting for an online-learning company). What does it need all that for?

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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. In a short period of time, we have seen innovative companies such as Uber, Lyft, Vrbo, DoorDash, and Robinhood disrupt many traditional service areas.

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7 Reasons Advancement Courses Has Excellent Teacher Professional Development

The CoolCatTeacher

As a result, I was able to find some excellent research on not only programming (Ricketts) but the use of robotics (Elkin). After conversations, my administrator scheduled a tour of a local STEM Academy that has robotics in place. All of this directly results from what I learned in the course. You have a personal learning plan.

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The 4 C’s of Learning in a Connected Classroom

EdTech Magazine

Of districts surveyed in the Cisco report, 90 percent said they leverage technology for personalized learning. Pairing these education tools with the latest artificial intelligence tutoring can help students develop the critical thinking skills they will need as they further their academic career.

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FETC 2025: Transformation, innovation, and 5 new sessions

eSchool News

Join our team of expert funding, E-rate, and edtech policy specialists for an insider’s guide to the latest issues and evolving policies impacting your district, school, organization, or company. From personalized learning experiences to adaptive assessments, discover how AI can empower both learners and educators.

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