Tag Archives: ed-tech

Automating mistrust

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Ben Williamson

Ben Williamson Turnitin can now analyse students’ individual writing styles to tackle ‘contract cheating’. Image by Xavi The acquisition of plagiarism detection company Turnitin for US$1.75 billion, due to be completed later this year, demonstrates how higher education has become … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged algorithmic governance, algorithms, ed-tech, educational technology, higher education, software, Turnitin, universities | 1 Comment

Learning lessons from data controversies

Posted on December 18, 2018 by Ben Williamson

Ben Williamson This is a talk delivered at OEB2018 in Berlin on 7 December 2018, with links to key sources. A video recording is also available (from about 51mins mark) Ten years ago ‘big data’ was going to change everything … Continue reading →

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The tech elite is making a power-grab for public education

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Ben Williamson

Ben Williamson Silicon Valley entrepreneurs are linking public education into their growing networks of activity and influence. Image by Steve Jurvetson In the same week that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos announced a major move into education provision, the FBI issued a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amazon, ed-tech, educational technology, power, public education, schools, silicon valley | 1 Comment

Edu-business as usual—market-making in higher education

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Ben Williamson

Ben Williamson The Nido Spitalfields Tower, the world’s tallest student accommodation, sits on the boundary of the financial district of London. Image by UggBoyUggGirl The global education business Pearson has established itself as a major player in higher education around the world. With … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged ed-tech, edu-business, educational technology, government, higher education, market reform, marketization, Office for Students, Pearson | 1 Comment

Code capitals–following #edtechuk

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Ben Williamson

Ben Williamson Silicon Valley companies, venture capital investors and ‘edupreneurs’ have been behind the recent proliferation of ‘startup schools’ in America, and now the financial, technical and political capital of London is now being positioned as the global centre for … Continue reading →

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