Category Archives: Big Data
Was 2013 the Year of Data?
As we say goodbye to 2013, I have to wonder if this was the year when we finally became aware of data and its power to command decision-making. From standardized test scores to FitBits to Facebook likes, we are able … Continue reading
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Big Data, Accountability, and Schools
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Alberto G. From Valerie Strauss’s The Answer Sheet comes the blog post “Six principles for using data to hold people accountable” by guest bloggers and researchers Andy Hargreaves and Henry Braun. … Continue reading
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Jaron Lanier on Digital Passivity {a cautionary tale on tablets, privacy, agency}
cc licensed ( BY ) flickr photo shared by Alan Cleaver Jaron Lanier writes (and I’ve bolded my favorite phrases): I fear that 2013 will be remembered as a tragic and dark year in the digital universe … It was the … Continue reading
AASL 2013: Confronting the Data Dragon
cc licensed ( BY SA ) flickr photo shared by Ron Mader Good morning, AASL! Debbie Abilock and I are presenting this morning on the Big Data movement and its opportunities and implications for librarians. You can download the slides … Continue reading
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