Big Data in Education: Balancing the Benefits of Educational Research and Student Privacy: Workshop Summary
2017
This is a critical time to understand the benefits and risks of educational research using large data sets.Massive quantities of educational data can now be stored, analyzed, and shared.State longitudinal data systems can track individual students from pre-K through college and work.Districts and schools keep detailed data on individual academic performance, behavior, and educational needs.Schools provide portals for parents to check student assignments and grades.Software developers and researchers collect data from applications used for instruction that include keystroke-level information about student decision making.