Data, Code, Ethics

What does machine learning have to do with human learning? What does big data have to do with small classes? How do we help our students take control of their data in a world of government and corporate surveillance? How can we respond critically and with nuance to calls for data-driven teaching practices? What new methods of disinformation are possible in the age of digital networks? How can we resist them and help our students to do the same?

Participants in this course will learn the basics of data science―including an introduction to coding―as it applies to education and educational data. Participants will engage ways to help students grow in their data literacy in a variety of contexts, including the combating of disinformation online. Participants will also come away with a more informed and nuanced ability to approach decisions regarding educational technology and institutional data policies. This course is ideal for faculty, students, instructional designers, and administrators―as well as data scientists and software developers working in educational technology―interested in learning about the relationship of data science, critical digital pedagogy, and the goals of liberal education. No previous coding or statistics experience necessary.

This track is ideal for:




Kris Shaffer
Kris Shaffer, PhD, is a data scientist and Technical Director, Web Intelligence for Yonder.
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