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!
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This cutting-edge overview explores big data and the related topic of computer code, examining the implications for education and schooling for today and the near future.
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
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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. 

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ISBN
9781473948006
Publisert
2017-08-21
Utgiver
Vendor
SAGE Publications Ltd
Vekt
450 gr
Høyde
242 mm
Bredde
170 mm
Aldersnivå
U, P, 05, 06
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
256

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