There’s no doubt that this data is being used to improve certain aspects of education, but with these data collection tools and strategies come considerable risks. There are obvious questions about the ethics of collecting student information; at what point do educators invade students’ personal privacy?
Author: Bob Hand There is a growing set of tools being used in school districts across the nation that allow administrators and educators to track students, ensuring improved academic performance and enhanced security. Cameras, biometric scanners, academic records, and data on internet behavior/browsing history — there is a torrent of information gathered about every student in the modern age of education.
There’s no doubt that this data is being used to improve certain aspects of education, but with these data collection tools and strategies come considerable risks. There are obvious questions about the ethics of collecting student information; at what point do educators invade students’ personal privacy?
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