Learning in the age of algorithmic cultures. (May 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Jandrić, Petar; Knox, Jeremy; Macleod, Hamish; Sinclair, Christine
• Other Names: Jandrić Petar guest-editor.; Knox Jeremy guest-editor.; Macleod Hamish guest-editor.; Sinclair Christine guest-editor.
• Is Part Of: E-Learning and digital media. Volume 14:Number 3(2017)
• Page Start: 101
• Page End: 104
• Publication Date: 2017-05
• Subjects: Algorithms -- big data -- educational data science -- educational research -- Learning Analytics -- posthumanism; Internet in education -- Periodicals; Computer-assisted instruction -- Periodicals; Education -- Computer network resources -- Periodicals; Educational technology -- Periodicals; Distance education -- Periodicals; 371.33405
• DOI: 10.1177/2042753017731237
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2042-7530

Abstract

This Editorial describes the main challenges at the intersections between algorithmic cultures and human learning. It briefly analyses papers in this Special Issue of E-learning and Digital Media 'Learning in the age of algorithmic cultures' and shows that researchers in the field are still struggling with grand ideas and questions. It suggests that studies of algorithms and learning are in their infancy and emphasizes that they carry potentials to confirm our existing ideas and surprise us with fresh insights.