Everand Logo

Welcome to Everand!

  • NPR

    Alexa Can Help Kids With Homework, But Don't Forget Problem-Solving Skills

    How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children's learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids.
    by Jasmine Garsd Jan 10, 2019 2 minutes
    How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children's learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids.

    "Alexa, what's 5 minus 3?"

    A 6-year-old boy recently asked that question in a video, which went viral on Twitter with more than 8.5 million views. He leaned over his homework as his mother hovered in the doorway. Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated assistant, delivered a quick answer: 2.

    "Booooy," the mother chastised

    You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

    More from NPR

    NPR3 min read
    Taiwan's New President Urges China To Stop Its Military Intimidation
    Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory.
    NPR3 min read
    Hold On To Your Wishes — There's A 'Spider In The Well'
    There's trouble in the town of Bad Göodsburg! A wishing well has stopped working! NPR's Tamara Keith talks with Jess Hannigan about her new children's book, "Spider in the Well."
    NPR2 min read
    The Jawbone Of Washed-up Whale In New Zealand Was Removed With Chainsaw And Stolen
    The jawbone of a nearly 50-foot sperm whale that washed ashore in New Zealand's southernmost region has been removed. While the act is illegal, it's also considered disrespectful to the Māori people.

    Related Books & Audiobooks