Robots are needed, and not just in the factory
Former New York Times technology reporter John Markoff used to think robots taking jobs was cause for alarm. Then, he
We can’t bring back the old manufacturing jobs, but we can prepare for what's next
Manufacturing jobs were a huge part of America’s post-World War II economic miracle.
In the early 1980’s, 20
15 more edtech trends for 2017
With every new year comes new ideas. To get a glimpse into what the next 12 months will hold for
Innovations, technology, and replacing teachers
Simplifying teacher expertise is no big deal– heck, textbooks are an old tech version of that, saving us all from
How will technology define schools?
If we are waiting for some “technology” to come along and redefine schools, we will be either waiting a long
Big things for 2017?
What a mundane list. Online hand-in is the next big thing? Really? A thinner, screen? Is this what excitement over
Making the best teachers with robots
Since Pearson is now working on an AI tutor to go along with its worksheets, I expect many politicians and
The ideal 21st century classroom
I know. We’re already many years into the 21st Century. And I know there’s a chance that the
What jobs will be available in 30 years?
For example, robot journalists in the Associated Press wrote thousands of stories last year, mostly about listed companies’ earnings and
Computer vision systems in the classroom of 2050
An interesting use of computer vision and machine learning to generate metadata about student engagement. This could (should|will) be
