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Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

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2015

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Who Is Reading Whom Now: Privacy In Education From Books To Moocs, Jules Polonetsky, Omer Tene Jan 2015

Who Is Reading Whom Now: Privacy In Education From Books To Moocs, Jules Polonetsky, Omer Tene

Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law

This Article is the most comprehensive study to date of the policy issues and privacy concerns arising from the surge of ed tech innovation. It surveys the burgeoning market of ed tech solutions, which range from free Android and iPhone apps to comprehensive learning management systems and digitized curricula delivered via the Internet. It discusses the deployment of big data analytics by education institutions to enhance student performance, evaluate teachers, improve education techniques, customize programs, and better leverage scarce resources to optimize education results.

This Article seeks to untangle ed tech privacy concerns from the broader policy debates surrounding standardization, …