Tag Archives: automation

Where automation actually occurs

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Bryan Alexander

How will automation change the world? One way of answering that question is to explore where automation occurs.  As an example, here’s a fascinating map of industrial robots’ distribution across the United States from Axios, based on a Brookings report. You … Continue reading →

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Two small examples of technologies emerging

Posted on August 15, 2016 by Bryan Alexander

Last month I shared two little but interesting examples of new technologies. Today’s I’ll offer another pair. ITEM #1: some virtual reality gear is rapidly becoming more accessible.  In July my wife and I participated in the fine NYSCIO conference, … Continue reading →

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Automation in spring 2016: two glimpses of the future of technology and education

Posted on March 15, 2016 by Bryan Alexander

Two reports crossed my feeds recently, each concerning the intersection of automation and humans.  Taken together, they give insights into some ways education and automation may interact. I’m not talking about Google’s spectacular triumph at having an AI win at … Continue reading →

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How will education race the machines?

Posted on January 27, 2014 by Bryan Alexander

What will the increasing automation of jobs mean for education? The concept is pretty well known by now.  We assume that automation of job functions will keep increasing, via robotics, software, or both.  Automation will replace individual jobs and even … Continue reading →

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