The Smart University and Student Surveillance with Dr. Lindsay Weinberg
A Conversation with the Author of Smart University: Student Surveillance in the Digital Age
Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer · Palmer Media
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Show Notes
In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer interviews Dr. Lindsay Weinberg, a professor at Purdue University and author of Smart University: Student Surveillance in the Digital Age. We discuss Lindsay's professional journey and the origins of her book, which critically examines the emergence of surveillance technologies in higher education. The conversation highlights issues of data privacy, discrimination, and the implications of these technologies on faculty and student rights. Dr. Weinberg advocates for democratized decision-making in adopting educational technologies and encourages collective resistance to harmful tech practices. The episode closes with insights into the future of higher education and the importance of preparing leaders who can navigate these challenges.
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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:54 Lindsay Weinberg's Professional Journey
02:55 The Smart University: Book Overview
05:48 Critical Perspectives on EdTech
09:24 Ethics and Resistance in Higher Education
14:47 Future of Higher Education and Policy
18:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts