Episode 16: Bias

About this episode

This episode discusses bias in learning analytics with guests Shamya Karumbaiah and Rene Kizilcec.

This episode is all about bias. Our hosts Maren Scheffel and Nia Dowel talk to Shamya Karumbaiah and Rene Kizilcec about bias in learning analytics and some of the work they are doing in that area. What do you think is Shamya's lie? And which of Rene's statements wasn't true? Let us know on twitter using the hashtag #SoLARspotlight. If you want to know more about SoLAR, get in touch via solaresearch.org or tweet us @SoLAResearch. Specific feedback may be sent to solar.spotlight.podcast@gmail.com.

People in this episode

Guests: Shamya Karumbaiah, Rene Kizilcec

Topics covered

• bias
• learning analytics

Keywords

• SoLAR
• podcast
• education

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