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Using Amazon Alexa in the classroom

Using Amazon Alexa in the classroom | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Voice-controlled devices are here to stay, and it is time for you to embrace this technology in the classroom. With Amazon Alexa working through the inexpensive Echo Dot using Wi-Fi, you can transform your classroom into an interactive learning space ..."

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UK school set to introduce ROBOT teacher to educate pupils

UK school set to introduce ROBOT teacher to educate pupils | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"The London Design and Engineering UTC will open in September with a slightly unusual member of staff on board. Pepper the robot will teach pupils about innovative technology ..."

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MIT’s sociable robot ‘Tega’ helps preschoolers learn a second language

MIT’s sociable robot ‘Tega’ helps preschoolers learn a second language | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"This "affective computing" MIT robot can respond to the emotions of humans through recognition of facial movements ..."

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Six STEAM tinkering tools for the holidays - eClassroom News

Six STEAM tinkering tools for the holidays - eClassroom News | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Engage kids of all ages with these STEM and coding learning toys ..."

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Meet Poppy, the printable robot

Meet Poppy, the printable robot | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"An the open-source, 3D-printed robot is set to inspire innovation in classrooms ..."

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Meet Amelia: the computer that's after your job - Telegraph

Meet Amelia: the computer that's after your job - Telegraph | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"A new artificially intelligent computer system called 'Amelia' – that can read and understand text, follow processes, solve problems and learn from experience – could replace humans in a wide range of low-level jobs  ..."

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From the article:  "Amelia has already been trialled within a number of Fortune 1000 companies, in   areas such as manning technology help desks, procurement processing,   financial trading operations support and providing expert advice for field   engineers.

In each of these environments, she has learnt not only from reading existing   manuals and situational context but also by observing and working with her   human colleagues and discerning for herself a map of the business processes   being followed." 

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The journalists who never sleep

The journalists who never sleep | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"‘Robot writers’ that can interpret data and generate stories are starting to appear in certain business and media sectors ..."

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Four ways technology is transforming the museum experience

Four ways technology is transforming the museum experience | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"We’re interested in leveraging the technology to kind of take down the walls and provide unprecedented access ..."

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How a telepresence robot is changing some classrooms

How a telepresence robot is changing some classrooms | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Educators and students are exploring a new way to remotely observe and interact with colleagues and peers with a telepresence robot ..."

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Related:  Computer science class fails to notice their TA was actually an AI chatbot.

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Meet Little Casper, a robot designed to help children suffering from cancer

Meet Little Casper, a robot designed to help children suffering from cancer | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

 "A robot named “Little Casper” has been designed to help children in hospital suffering from cancer. It is currently being tested at this hospital in ..."

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Will a robot steal your job tomorrow? Take our quiz!

Will a robot steal your job tomorrow? Take our quiz! | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Will a robot steal your job in the future? NPR has a new tool to check the probability that you’ll be replaced by a robot in 20 years. But 20 years is so far away. What about tomorrow? Like, literally tomorrow ..."

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Toshiba's new robot can communicate in sign language

Toshiba's new robot can communicate in sign language | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Toshiba has unveiled a new "communication android" called Aiko Chihira that can express itself in Japanese sign language. The company is planning to turn it into a full communications robot by 2020, with speech synthesis, speech recognition, robotic control and other sensors ..."

malek's comment, October 9, 2014 7:44 PM
one step forward of humanity
Natural Language Careers's curator insight, October 10, 2014 5:56 AM

This is seriously cool.

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TROBO is a storytelling plush toy robot that teaches kids science and math | TechCrunch

TROBO is a storytelling plush toy robot that teaches kids science and math | TechCrunch | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"A huggable, talking toy is not an entirely new idea, but a new toy robot called TROBO does more than just chatter at kids - he also works alongside an iPad ..."

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Kindergarten bots teach language to tots - tech - 15 May 2014 - New Scientist

Kindergarten bots teach language to tots - tech - 15 May 2014 - New Scientist | Creative teaching and learning | Scoop.it

"Social storytelling robots that offer personalised teaching are giving preschool children a boost with their language skills ..."

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