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The ethical and social implications of personalization technologies for e-learning

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Ashman, Helen, Brailsford, Tim, Cristea, Alexandra I., Sheng, Quan Z., Stewart, Craig, Toms, Elaine G. and Wade, Vincent (2014) The ethical and social implications of personalization technologies for e-learning. Information & Management, Volume 51 (Number 6). pp. 819-832. doi:10.1016/j.im.2014.04.003

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Abstract

Personalization in information systems can be considered beneficial but also ethically and socially harmful. Like many other technologies, the uptake of personalization has been rapid, with inadequate consideration given to its effects. Personalization in e-learning systems also has potential for both harmful and beneficial outcomes, but less is known about its effects. The ethical and social hazards include privacy compromise, lack of control, reduced individual capability, and the commodification of education. Personalization is appearing in many systems already; thus, these hazards may already be occurring. Solutions, more research and community discussion of the issues are needed.

Item Type: Journal Article
Subjects: L Education > LB Theory and practice of education
Q Science > QA Mathematics > QA76 Electronic computers. Computer science. Computer software
Divisions: Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Science > Computer Science
Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): Computer-assisted instruction
Journal or Publication Title: Information & Management
Publisher: Elsevier BV
ISSN: 0378-7206
Official Date: September 2014
Dates:
DateEvent
September 2014Published
2 May 2014Available
22 April 2014Accepted
8 September 2013Submitted
Volume: Volume 51
Number: Number 6
Page Range: pp. 819-832
DOI: 10.1016/j.im.2014.04.003
Status: Peer Reviewed
Publication Status: Published
Access rights to Published version: Restricted or Subscription Access
Embodied As: 1

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