Research Professor, School of Education, University of South Australia
Here's how we can protect ourselves from the hidden algorithms that influence our lives
Dec 21, 2016 14:50 pm UTC| Technology
In political terms, 2016 has been a year of uncertainty. Yet, it has also seen the rising dominance of algorithms, complex mathematical calculations that follow a pre-set pattern and are increasingly used in technology...
Four common claims about education funding and quality that need explaining
Aug 29, 2016 00:43 am UTC| Insights & Views
When the 2016 NAPLAN results were released a couple of weeks ago, a claim from the Education Minister Simon Birmingham attracted a lot of attention. The minister said that despite a 23% increase in federal education...
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