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

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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Surveillance and Choice: The Consequences of Predictive Models in Education

This chapter explores the consequences of student surveillance and automated nudges in education systems, particularly for underrepresented students. It critiques predictive models that may perpetuate segregation in academic fields, stressing the importance of accountability and reform over simple technological solutions.

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