Douglas P. Newton
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Douglas P. Newton is a leading voice at the intersection of education, technology, and ethics. His research primarily explores the role of humanoid robots in pedagogical settings, with a sharp focus on the moral and practical implications of their deployment. In his highly influential 2019 work, *Humanoid Robots as Teachers and a Proposed Code of Practice*—which has garnered 56 citations—Newton critically examines the burgeoning use of robots in classrooms, distinguishing between various robotic forms and their potential to support language development and social-emotional training. Beyond this, his scholarship often interrogates how we think about teaching and learning, advocating for a thoughtful, human-centered approach to educational innovation. Newton’s work stands out for its prescient call for a formal code of practice, positioning him as a key architect of the ethical framework needed as artificial agents become more integrated into our daily lives. For students and researchers, his contributions offer a vital roadmap for navigating the complex terrain where human cognition meets machine assistance.
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- 1Humanoid Robots as Teachers and a Proposed Code of Practice56 citations · 2019