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Robot Teachers vs Human Teachers:

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Simona Johnes, editor-in-chief of Science and Literacy , an educational blog for teachers and parents, did some research into a topic that is of growing concern to my fellow teachers: Robots in the classrom. Here’s an interesting article comparing the pros and cons of robots vs. humans: . 5 pros of a robot teacher.

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Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding

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Introducing the Makeblock mBot2: A Fun and Educational AI Robot for Coding The Makeblock mBot2 is a delightful and educational AI robot designed to captivate the interest of children aged 8-12 in the fields of STEM. This quick setup allows them to jump right into coding and interactive play.

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How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics

EdTech Magazine

How K–12 Classrooms Can Benefit from Robotics. Cracking the K–12 connection code requires a new approach, one that combines active-learning pedagogy with robotics in the classroom to deliver an interactive, immersive learning experience. . MORE FROM EDTECH: See how education robotics companies are invigorating K–12 learning.

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3 keys to success when introducing robotics to young learners

eSchool News

Montclair State University Professional Resources in Science and Mathematics (PRISM) was working with the New Jersey Department of Education to research computer science education and professional development of K-12 teachers focusing on the emerging computer science standards. Make the lessons collaborative.

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What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom

EdTech Magazine

What it Takes to Integrate Robotics and Coding into the Classroom. It starts with a game of Robot Turtles, a board game by Thinkfun that’s being used at Hubbard Woods School in Winnetka, Ill., The game serves as an on-ramp for students, introducing technology into their educational journeys. Schools Get Started in Robotics.

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Using robots to teach creativity, collaboration, and self-confidence

eSchool News

More than a year ago I read an article about McDonald’s using robot arms to make french fries, so even a job as straightforward as fry cook will be performed by a human-robot team–even if the human’s part is only maintaining the robot. Here’s how it has worked since we introduced virtual robotics at our middle school.

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Are classroom robots the NextGen of learning?

Neo LMS

I recently read a report that said schools in the UK spend £900mn per year on educational technology. Technology has the potential to further transform the way we learn, as is apparent by the advancements in robotics and its use in classrooms. Classroom robots of today. Read more: How AI is changing special education.

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