Robot teachers take over classroom

May 21 – Imagine taking gym class from a cute puppy, or learning a new language from a futuristic friend. In South Korea, classes from fitness to English are being made over 21st century style. Rob Muir reports.


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Robot teachers take over classroom

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  1. Korea has a shortage of teachers.
  2. Robots help to alleviate the shortage.
  3. Robots have been used to teach children for a long time.
  4. The children are afraid of the robots.
  5. Korea launched the programme to introduce children to robotics.
  6. The robots check the attendance, mood and condition of the children.
  7. The children check in and take photos of the robot.
  8. The robots teach the children English.
  9. The number of kindergartens using the robot system has increased ten times over the past year.
  10. The robots are expected to replace teachers in the future.