
Big Data in Education
The digital future of learning, policy and practice
Ben Williamson(Author)
SAGE Publications Ltd (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 21. August 2017
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-4739-4799-3 (ISBN)
Description
Big data has the power to transform education and educational research. Governments, researchers and commercial companies are only beginning to understand the potential that big data offers in informing policy ideas, contributing to the development of new educational tools and innovative ways of conducting research.
This cutting-edge overview explores the current state-of-play, looking at big data and the related topic of computer code to examine the implications for education and schooling for today and the near future.
Key topics include:
? The role of learning analytics and educational data science in schools
? A critical appreciation of code, algorithms and infrastructures
? The rise of 'cognitive classrooms', and the practical application of computational algorithms to learning environments
? Important digital research methods issues for researchers
This is essential reading for anyone studying or working in today's education environment!
This cutting-edge overview explores the current state-of-play, looking at big data and the related topic of computer code to examine the implications for education and schooling for today and the near future.
Key topics include:
? The role of learning analytics and educational data science in schools
? A critical appreciation of code, algorithms and infrastructures
? The rise of 'cognitive classrooms', and the practical application of computational algorithms to learning environments
? Important digital research methods issues for researchers
This is essential reading for anyone studying or working in today's education environment!
Reviews / Votes
This book treads a fine line between at times enthusiasm about the likely strong future of educational data science and the adoption of a critical perspective. -- Nick Kelly With each passing year, we see ever more proclamations of the potential of technology to disrupt education. In this hugely informative and insightful book, Ben Williamson guides the reader through this rapidly changing landscape. -- Mark CarriganMore details
Edition
First Edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 250 mm
Width: 175 mm
Thickness: 18 mm
Weight
627 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4739-4799-3 (9781473947993)
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Content
Introduction
Conceptualizing digital data
Software, code and algorithms
Digital Education Governance
The Social Life of Education Data Science
The CompPsy Complex
Rewiring Brains
Making and Coding Cultures
Conclusion
References
Conceptualizing digital data
Software, code and algorithms
Digital Education Governance
The Social Life of Education Data Science
The CompPsy Complex
Rewiring Brains
Making and Coding Cultures
Conclusion
References