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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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The Impact of Inclusive STEM Education

ED Surge

Educators face the challenge of engaging students in STEM amidst limited resources. STEM education is not just about science and math; it develops skills such as creativity, communication, empathy and critical thinking that complement technologies like generative AI and coding.

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Can AI Aid the Early Education Workforce?

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Today, the use of this technology in education settings is underway, and states are even beginning to release guidance on how to navigate AI in schools. Over the past year, the tone of that guidance has shifted from skepticism and resistance to acceptance and optimism, according to an analysis from the Center for Reinventing Public Education.

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Teaching AI Ethics in Robotics

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Here’s how K-12 educators can teach STEM students AI ethics in robotics, why it is important and the resources they could utilize. While it might sound obvious that people created AI, it might not be clear to children. Kids are growing up without understanding what it is and how it works.

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AI Tools Like ChatGPT May Reshape Teaching Materials — And Possibly Substitute Teach

ED Surge

But even as some educators raise concerns, others see potential for new AI technology to reduce teacher workloads or help bring teaching materials to life in new ways. It’s almost like the teacher is programming the robot to do their job for them.” A Booming Sector The edtech industry is eager to build on ideas like that one.

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They Started Teaching During the Pandemic Year. Where Are They Now?

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Around this time four years ago, a seismic event was rippling across education. For most educators, the pandemic was a defining moment in their careers, a situation more disruptive than they could’ve imagined. Of those five, one left teaching during her third year, and another will resign next month, at the end of the school year.

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5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots

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5 Tips for Teaching STEM With Robots Guest Post by Sphero Team March 3, 2023 Robots are not quite living up to the promises of science fiction movies, but they are still doing some pretty amazing things in our everyday lives, especially in the classroom. Let’s dive in and discover what you can do with Sphero!