What Can Machine Learning Really Predict in Education? - EdSurge News

Gather student data, make predictions about their learning--and perhaps their future. For years education companies have tried to apply technologies to better understand students and tailor their learning experiences, or support instructors who can intervene when human help is needed. Today the latest buzz revolves around machine learning, which education technologists claim can support more precise tools. And what it takes to make these products effective, and how to boost student learning equitably and ethically, remains an ongoing debate. Speakers quickly contextualized the technology with the shift in how widely available data is today.