FreshEd FreshEd #368 – Data-Driven Universities (Janja Komljenovic)
Sep 15, 2024
Janja Komljenovic is a senior lecturer at the University of Edinburgh specializing in the datafication of higher education. She discusses how universities are evolving into data-driven institutions, focusing on learning analytics to help identify at-risk students. The conversation addresses the ethical dilemmas of using data, balancing academic success with commercial pressures. Janja also highlights the financial paradox of investing in data technologies while facing increased expenses, underscoring the need for inclusive and ethical decision-making in this transition.
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