Elaine G. Toms
The ethical and social implications of personalization technologies for e-learning
Toms, Elaine G.; Sheng, Quan Z.; Cristea, Alexandra I.; Ashman, Helen; Brailsford, Tim; Stewart, Craig; Toms, Elaine G; Wade, Vincent
Authors
Quan Z. Sheng
Alexandra I. Cristea
Helen Ashman
Tim Brailsford Tim.Brailsford@uwe.ac.uk
Professor of Computer Science
Craig Stewart
Elaine G Toms
Vincent Wade
Abstract
Personalization in information systems can be considered beneficial but also ethically and socially harmful. Like many other technologies, the uptake of personalization has been rapid, with inadequate consideration given to its effects. Personalization in e-learning systems also has potential for both harmful and beneficial outcomes, but less is known about its effects. The ethical and social hazards include privacy compromise, lack of control, reduced individual capability, and the commodification of education. Personalization is appearing in many systems already; thus, these hazards may already be occurring. Solutions, more research and community discussion of the issues are needed. © 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
Citation
Toms, E. G., Sheng, Q. Z., Cristea, A. I., Ashman, H., Brailsford, T., Stewart, C., …Wade, V. (2014). The ethical and social implications of personalization technologies for e-learning. Information and Management, 51(6), 819-832. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2014.04.003
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Apr 22, 2014 |
Online Publication Date | May 2, 2014 |
Publication Date | Jan 1, 2014 |
Journal | Information and Management |
Print ISSN | 0378-7206 |
Publisher | Elsevier |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 51 |
Issue | 6 |
Pages | 819-832 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2014.04.003 |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/811569 |
Publisher URL | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.im.2014.04.003 |
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