robotics and education - infographic (leapfrog initiatives)
DESCRIPTION
Robotics have reached a level of sophistication that it is wholly reasonable to start seeing them in a range of environments where they will interact with humans. The classroom is no exception. In fact, remote controlled robots have already been introduced in classrooms in South Korea and Japan. In South Korea robots are used in primary school classrooms to teach English (Learn more about EngKey). Some of these educational robots are remote controlled by teachers operating out of the Philippine Islands. In Japan, there are known instances where teachers have used remote controlled robots to teach courses in classrooms far away from where they live (E.g. Hiroshi Ishiguro). There are a range of tasks that robots can take over in classrooms, ranging from classroom management to engaging students. With the development of other related technologies, such as artificial intelligence, robots can conceivably even become involved in instruction itself.TRANSCRIPT
BUILD YOUR LEARNING WITH
R O B O T I C S
This is your brain.
This is your brain on robotic learning.
Man is a robot with defects. —Emil Cioran
Tele- exploration
Ties the three together
Safetyin exploring dangerous
terrain, allowing learners field trips
to space, undersea, etc.
Some learners have
greater comfort level
with robot teacher
Offers hospitalized and special-
needs learners telepresence
Promotecultural
sensitivityEliminatelanguage barriers
Robots have limitless access to
knowledge
ACCESS
Assist with individualized learning
paths
Encourage design- based
learning
Better ability to
track, catalog learning
ADAPT
Changing role of
classroom in social learning
Ultimate database/ network of knowledge
INTERACT
Applies consistency to systems
Potential undesirable effects
to account for:• lack of interpersonal interaction—learning
from peers• learning how to work in hierarchical system• cost of development
(ROI?)
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ORGANIZED BY THE TECHNOLOGY REDESIGN TASK GROUP
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, POLICY, AND DEVELOPMENT