Stephen Downes

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So now we have 'precision education' as described on the Blog on Learning and Development: "Scientists who investigate the genetic, brain-based, psychological, or environmental components of learning … aim to find out as much as possible about learning, in order to accommodate successful learning tailored to an individual's needs." Ben Williamson notes, "the task of precision education requires the generation of 'intimate' data from individuals, and the constant processing of genetic, psychological, and neurological information about the interior details of their bodies and minds." He references the the private non-profit National University, which "has a 'Precision Institute' ... and is creating a Precision Education Platform for Personalized Learning." If you read one item today, read this.

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