Robot teachers

Most jobs seem as if they can be done by robots or computers.

• True

• False

Robots are always better at diagnosing illnesses than doctors.

• True

• False

Many experts agree robots will replace teachers by 2027.

• True

• False

One advantage of robot teachers is that they don't need to rest.

• True

• False

Robot assistants could help teachers by marking homework and writing reports.

• True

• False

Some teachers use robots to reduce their time answering emails and marking homework.

• True

• False

It's easy to think robots …

• will replace people even if we don't like the idea.

• are more capable than people and it's true.

• can do less than people but it's not always true.

Anthony Seldon thinks teachers in the future will …

• help robots in class.

• teach knowledge to students.

• no longer exist.

Robots will probably never …

• be a popular choice for teachers.

• have human understanding of emotions.

• be intelligent enough to work in education.

Some parts of the world ...

• pay robots to teach.

• already use robots in teaching jobs.

• have a shortage of teachers.