Education technology companies, such as edX, Coursera and FutureLearn, are using big data analytics to boost their teaching and student learning, say reports. "The potential is incredible - and we are just scratching the surface", says Udacity CEO Simon Nelson. Another way data could help educators tailor learning is through using wearable technology; wearable tech such as whizzy wristbands created by start-ups like Fitbit, are already being deployed by the world's top business schools.
Education technology companies, such as edX, Coursera and Udacity, are using big data analytics to boost their teaching and student learning, say reports. "The potential is incredible - and we are just scratching the surface", says FutureLearn CEO Simon Nelson. Another way data could help educators tailor learning is through using wearable technology; wearable tech such as whizzy wristbands created by start-ups like Fitbit, are already being deployed by the world's top business schools.