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more about #education Deckard: He looks pissed off, probably because he can barely walk. And he doesn't like to be called "Asimo". more » Deckard: Hello class. I'd like to introduce a new student... more » RuBBa_cHiKiN: Rollin' in my Lada, ridin' Spetsnaz: They should just make it look like a Gundam. more » laylaholic: I think I've figured out the Japanese's plan for robots - they're there solely to make them look taller... more » OCEntertainment: Ah, I see they finally finished the mock up for Magneto Jr's armor. Looks very nice. Very forward-thinking. more » kingbob337: Read several of the comments and as expected there is atheletic program barking, but you should know that in most schools the atheletic program genera... more » mGARANDEUR1: Most of these people wouldn't even use a $300 computer to its full capacity yet are given macbook pros. People, you don't need a $2000 computer to br... more » mrburglar: Actually, they're scowling because they just realized they're expected to attend classes. more » quantumbits: There's a whole lot of sour grapes in this comments section. Could the guy who keeps harping about most athletic programs failing to break even pleas... more » rcast1986: ...even if you don't like Apple products, who cares!? It's a (temporary) free (with the price of tuition) computer (RAM and hard drive upgrades not av... more » seapathac: In case you were wondering why it costs $30,000 a year to attend school there... more » gafoto001: Nothing worse than worrying about a loaner. How much did they jack the fees for all the other students who didn't get athletic scholarships to pay fo... more » Intelext: It's great to see that society still values athleticism more then intelligence. more » celtmystik: And that is precisely why the Alumni association will never get a dime from me. more » iElvis: They're scowling because none of them got recruited by Florida State or UF. I would think that would be obvious. It's not always about the gadgets, ... more » Noobs-R-Us: It's like giving BoBo the chimp a calculator. It doesn't know whether to eat it or throw it. more » che-che: hahaa! i laugh at you geeks hating on the athletes. they bring in the dough and exposure to the school. thats it plain and simple. thats why they get... more » met2art: These new Macs are a Bulls hit athletics department idea. more » nerv11: So is this picture part of a marketing campaign for someone? If I was in that picture, I'd hold out a laptop, screen facing the camera, with a Windows... more » dwight-schrute: I don't go to USF, but I freaking loath our athletics department at my university. They piss away money then doubled our mandatory "athletics fee" to ... more » -
#imagecache
Dead or Alive, You're Learning With Me
An ornery-looking bipedal educational robot, intended to teach Japanese schoolchildren about humanoid machines, is unveiled at the Nippon Institute of Technology. Lesson one, for the children: robots are nothing to be afraid of. Lesson two: except this one. [PlasticPals] -
#imagecache
All the Jocks at This University Got Macbook Pros, But Are They Happy?
This is the athletic department of the University of South Florida and every single person in it was given a Macbook Pro by the school. But judging by some expressions in a close-up shot, not everyone's entirely excited about it. More » -
#education
100 Open Technology Courses That Would Have Saved You a Lot of Money On Tuition
When I think about all of the money I spent on college tuition only to find that the internet is riddled with free technology courses from prestigious schools like MIT. More » -
#robots
Concert Hands Teaches Piano with Wrist Straps and Electrical Zaps
What looks kinda creepy actually sounds quite cool. The Concert Hands system teaches you piano (or keyboard) using a 10-finger feedback system that gently pulses when you should play, coupled with an automated wrist pilot that guides you across octaves. More » -
#retromodo
College Tech Gadgets: Then and Now
From 35mm SLRs in the 50s to electronic-typewriters of the 80s, PC World has a timeline of gadgets that most changed campus life. For me, it was a giant CRT (which doubled as my room heater). What about you? More » -
#kindle
Kindle For Every Schoolkid Proposed, We Strongly Recommend At Least 1 Calculator
The "New" Democratic Leadership Council in Washington has proposed that the government buy a Kindle or other "eTextbook" for each of the 56 million K-12 schoolchildren in America. It's a nice sentiment, but as a plan, it's holey. More » -
#surveys
Study Finds iPhone Users Genetically Superior to Everyone Else
Well, they may not have gone quite that far, but an independent study conducted by Forrester Research found that iPhone owners are better educated, younger, more affluent, and even more productive than their non-iPhone-using counterparts. -
#texting
School Shows Students Dangers of Texting While Driving Using Mario Kart
Vail Christian High School is taking this texting-while-driving thing seriously. So seriously, in fact, that they've brought in one of the most realistic driving simulators ever conceived to teach kids the dangers of this practice. More » -
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#toughlove
The Study Ball Enslaves Your Lazy Kids
Sometimes it takes a little tough love to get your kids going in the right direction. For some, it might even take medieval love. That's where the Study Ball comes in. More » -
#retromodo
Vintage 2-XL Robot Uses 8-Track Tapes, Not as Scary as Teddy Ruxpin
Released in 1978, the 2-XL educational robot was before my time, but it wouldn't have haunted my nightmares like Teddy Ruxpin did. At least this robot had the decency to look like a damn robot. More » -
#olpc
India Buys 250,000 OLPC Laptops After Own $10 Laptop Project Didn't Quite Work Out
In a bit of an about-face, India has placed a huge order for 250,000 OLPC XO laptops for their schools. This is a huge victory for the OLPC project. More » -
#science
Texas Decides Evolution Needs More Study, I Decide I Need Less Texas
In Austin, creationists have managed to include several amendments aimed at casting doubt on the theory of evolution. The amendments may affect the content in science textbooks across the country. More » -
#leak
Dell Latitude 2100 'Welch' Netbooks Leaked
A tipster just leaked these Dell Latitude 2100 'Welch' laptops to us, which have a 10-inch display and are aimed under $600. The best part are the names: School Bus Orange and Red Apple.
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#robotteachers
Japanese Elementary School Kids Now Being Taught by Saya the Robot
Elementary school teachers watch out. Japan's trying to make you obsolete! In lieu of a real flesh and blood person, one primary class in Tokyo is now getting a robot teacher named Saya. More » -
#smarttable
SMART Educational Multitouch Table Will Learn Yer Kids Real Good
The SMART Table, that Microsoft Surface-esque multitouch table specifically made for kids, is now out and making its way into classrooms. Each table comes with six applications out of the box and costs $8000. More » -
#education
Old Circuit City Stores to Be Used as Schools?
Welcome to Circuit City High School, where you'll get expelled if your grades are too good so they can make room for dumber kids that are cheaper to educate. More » -
#exercise
Leapfrog's Zippity is Like a Wii Fit For Kids
Leapfrog and Disney have teamed up to develop what is, essentially, a Wii Fit for preschoolers. Although, the Zippity does more than just burn fat in a fun way—its educational as well. More »
