The document discusses the potential benefits and challenges of using robots as teachers in educational settings, highlighting their ability to provide safety, access to knowledge, and individualized learning paths. It emphasizes the importance of addressing potential drawbacks such as reduced interpersonal interaction and the costs associated with robot development. The discussion is part of a broader initiative organized by the technology redesign task group from the University of Minnesota.

1. BUILD YOUR LEARNING WITH
ROBOTICS
Man is a robot with defects.
—Emil Cioran
Some
learners have
greater
comfort level
with robot
teacher
ACCESS
Safety
in exploring
dangerous
terrain, allowing
learners field trips
to space,
undersea, etc.
Promote
cultural
Eliminate sensitivity
language
barriers
Offers hospitalized
and specialneeds learners
telepresence
Teleexploration
Ties the three
together
Robots have
limitless
access to
knowledge
Encourage
designbased
learning
Assist with
individualized
learning
paths
INTERACT
This is
your brain.
Applies
consistency
to systems
ADAPT
Better
ability to
track, catalog
learning
Changing
role of
classroom in
social learning
Ultimate
database/
network of
knowledge
This is your brain
on robotic
learning.
CONTINUE THE DISCUSSION: HTTP://LEAPFROG.UMN.EDU/FUTUREOFEDUCATION
ORGANIZED BY THE TECHNOLOGY REDESIGN TASK GROUP
FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP, POLICY, AND DEVELOPMENT
Potential
undesirable effects
to account for:
• lack of interpersonal
interaction—learning
from peers
• learning how to work
in hierarchical system
• cost of development
(ROI?)