Lindsay Weinberg, "Smart University: Student Surveillance in the Digital Age" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2024)
New Books in Critical Theory
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Navigating the Smart University
This chapter explores the intersection of technology and higher education, focusing on the implications of targeted advertising and the development of a 'smart university'. It critically examines how predictive analytics affect student recruitment, retention, and the broader educational experience, highlighting the risks of discrimination and bias in algorithmic decision-making. The narrative emphasizes the need to consider structural barriers that impact student success, challenging the assumption that individual choices alone govern educational outcomes.
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