“Programming robots helps children change their attitude toward mistakes” Swiss primary school teacher Laura Hess observed new cooperative learning patterns when her school introduced robotics and programming Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / November 29, 2019
“A machine should be like a personal trainer for learners” Edy Portmann explains why it is important for schools to reinforce the scientist that lies within every child Interview by Sabine Gysi / November 13, 2019
Technology to help combat loneliness and isolation Lana Yarosh is developing augmented reality solutions to facilitate interactions when families are separated Interview by Sabine Gysi / May 2, 2019
Enhancing children’s learning through media and technology With media becoming more and more prevalent in children’s lives, we need to work together and help the next generation thrive and grow by Adrianna Ruggiero / March 18, 2019
Using daily interactions with e-learning platforms to predict achievement Margherita Malanchini on how future personalized learning environments might help all students reach their full potential Interview by Sabine Gysi / January 28, 2019
Robots: Learning companions for our children What role can AI play in education, and what promises and challenges does it entail? October 17, 2018
Rapid detection of dysgraphia A new tool allows for fast, low-cost and precise diagnosis by Thibault Asselborn / June 20, 2018
“Education is not solely about acquiring job skills” Alex Beard about changing society by changing schools, education for the 21st century, and the role of technology Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / June 8, 2018
The social robot teacher New study by Kimberly Brink and colleagues looks at how children view social robots and what factors build their trust in a robot teacher by Meeri Kim / February 9, 2018
How social robots can make children more curious Helping children to maintain and increase their curiosity throughout their elementary school years by Goren Gordon / October 27, 2017
Technologies can augment learning for children with autism Gillian Hayes talks about her work to develop technologies that can support children with autism in achieving independent living goals Interview by Sabine Gysi / October 4, 2017
Socially aware technology may help disadvantaged children learn Justine Cassell talks about the social infrastructure of learning and how “socially aware” technology can increase students' learning gains Interview by Sabine Gysi / August 23, 2017
