Robots as Learning Companions During a Pandemic

By Tiffany Harper

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There have been many consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic already. The concept of social distancing was nonexistent before the pandemic, but it's something that we all have to live and work by now. Everybody is now subjected to the use of a nose mask while also trying to keep a distance of 6 feet from the persons around them. It’s a lot to live by, yet the world has not changed.

Industries and companies have responded to the gap which Covid creates in different ways. People that can afford to work remotely are working remotely, but then goods delivery has to continue, someone needs to clean the workplaces, and people need to receive medical attention. All of these require close interaction that the world can’t afford now, thanks to the virus. That’s why the world is now turning to robots to fill the void.

3 Ways VR Can Be Used In Modern Education

By Nancy Howard

VR has a significant impact on educational processes: only through this technology can students safely and in detail, see what they are learning, from the decay of atoms to extinct organisms. According to analysts at ABI Research, by 2022, the global market for VR-learning will grow to a total of $6.3 billion. As early as the end of 2018, virtual technology has been implemented in 18% of U.S. curricula. Let's take a look at how VR is used to enhance educational processes.

RobotLAB UVD Disinfection Robot!

Today, I want to share with you one of the best robots on the market, the UVD robot that is using UVC light in order to disinfect the spaces. Check the video below!

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5 Main Roles of Artificial Intelligence in Education

By Arslan Hassan. 

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Artificial intelligence plays an integral role in education. As schools become more technologically equipped, artificial intelligence helps keep young people engaged. It is reimagining the way we do things and is allowing us to reach our full potential.

The main reason why artificial intelligence has been introduced in education is that it helps personalize and strengthen the learning experience. It provides each learner with additional information when they have difficulty with a topic. 

If you are new to artificial intelligence and want to know about its role in education, you will find this post to be insightful. It discusses its 5 main roles to help you get a better idea about its capabilities.

Let’s dive in.

Teaching interactive hands-on STEM during online learning

By Robert Low

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Hands-on STEM experiences aren't impossible when learning goes virtual--it just takes a little creativity to help engage students

3 Phrases That Can Demotivate Students in Math Class

By Rachel Fuhrman

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Seemingly innocuous statements can exacerbate math anxiety among learners—and avoiding these phrases can help all students see themselves as “math people."

7 ways to engage students in remote learning

By James Snyder

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Thinking outside the classroom can lead to engaging ways to inspire students during remote learning.

Education Technology and the Future of Higher Ed Leadership

By  MATTHEW LYNCH

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Education Technology (EdTech) has had a more significant impact on education than anyone expected. Now its effects are reaching into the field of higher education. In this article, we will discuss Education Technology and the future of higher ed leadership.

5 EdTech trends that will transform education in 2021

By Study International

COVID-19 has not just changed the way students are educated: it has ultimately forced education technology (EdTech) to up its game quickly. Technology in the classroom has always been a benefit to education, enabling personalised, mastery-based learning, saving time for teachers and equipping students with the digital skills they will definitely be needing in the 21st century. 

In light of the pandemic, thousands of schools and millions of teachers and learners have had to switch to remote classes almost overnight. Thankfully, EdTech has made things easier, replacing traditional paper-and-pen teaching methods for the better.

The changes EdTech has brought forth will continue to influence classroom teaching. As schools and universities prepare for a full return to schools, many are wondering which of these changes should play a greater role in student learning beyond the immediate crisis. With that being said, here are some of the most significant EdTech trends that will transform the way learning is facilitated in 2021:

5 Ways for Teachers to Continue STEM Education during Distance Learning

By Tierra Leustig

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STEM can be found all around you. Don’t know what STEM is? STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math and most commonly used when referring to educational practices. Chris Woods, a STEM teacher and host of the STEM Everyday Podcast, is an activist for incorporating and finding STEM in your everyday life.