FreshEd #368 – Data-Driven Universities (Janja Komljenovic)
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The Datafication Dilemma in Higher Education
This chapter delves into the implications of datafication in education, focusing on how metrics like publication citations affect academic careers and perceptions of success. It balances the benefits of learning analytics with the risks and ethical concerns surrounding data usage, advocating for a more thoughtful dialogue among stakeholders. Additionally, the chapter addresses the tension between educational needs and the commercial interests of edtech companies in the evolving digital landscape.
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