There's no question that the world children are growing up in today is incredibly different than the one we knew. The technology and innovations available for consumers today are exciting for adults and children alike. Children will learn new platforms and have different tools than we did. While as a parent that might make you nervous, there are great benefits that come from adapting to new technologies.
New and emerging technologies give children a chance to learn new skills and grow as individuals. It also helps them learn how to adapt to new innovations. From the Miko AI robot to tools that help them manage their music, there's always something new. Let's take a look at some of the exciting technological trends that children can interact with today.
1. Virtual Games
While video games have been around for decades, new types of virtual games are emerging and can help children learn. Tools like Amazon Glow use projections, videos, and interactive technology to make games more interesting. It also allows kids to play games with family and friends who live far away. In a world of remote working and living, virtual game tools can help connect people and help kids learn.
2. Interactive Educational Experiences
One of the fastest emerging areas of technology for children is in the educational space. Making learning more interesting to children has always been the goal of educators and teachers. Technology can help bridge the gap between education and engagement and encourage children to interact with learning. Technologies like virtual museums, augmented reality, and distance learning are making their way into classrooms. So are robots like Miko, which engages kids in conversational learning and provides a growing library of top-tier kids' educational content.
3. Children's Tablets
The tablet has for many years now been a staple in most households with children. Tablets are an easier form of a computerized device that kids can learn to use quickly. While there is some negative backlash about tablets for children, they do provide many benefits. The number of apps and tools that children can use on a tablet can help them learn, grow, and entertain themselves. Rather than a traditional tablet, parents can also look at Kindles and e-readers geared towards children with built-in filters. Children's tablets are also designed to help avoid breakage with sturdy covers and screens. Many different tablets will even come with a subscription to kid's programming and apps, like Amazon's Kids+.
4. Smart Speakers
Music is an important part of a child's life. Speakers help children learn how to control their music libraries and access their favorite tunes. Many different speakers can also help kids read and learn new information. Smart speakers can also be used to help kids organize and stay focused. Setting alarms and focus periods using the help of a smart speaker can help kids concentrate on schoolwork. And listening to an alarm from a cute, kid-friendly speaker rather than a phone can make a big difference.
5. AI Robots for Emotional Intelligence
Personalized assistants are a growing market in the technology industry. They can help people research things, answer questions, pull up recipes, and connect to smart homes. But the Miko AI robot goes way further, forming an emotional bond with each child through the power of artificial intelligence. The robot has dozens of emotions, and it holds fun conversations that make learning fun and playful for kids ages 5-10. Miko AI technology can also help parents monitor their children's learning with progress reports through a parent app.
Creating Great Technology Experiences for Kids
Technology geared towards children is designed to be engaging, entertaining, and educational. When kids are able to have a great relationship and experience with technology, it helps them grow and prepare themselves for the future. Helping facilitate that relationship is important for both parents and educators to take on. When children are exposed to exciting new technologies, they can become more adaptable and better technology experts.
