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Lindsay Weinberg, "Smart University: Student Surveillance in the Digital Age" (Johns Hopkins UP, 2024)
New Books in Critical Theory
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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