{"title":"Velislava Hillman","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelislava Hillman offers insightful explorations into the evolving landscape of education, with a particular focus on the integration of technology in learning environments. Her works, such as \u003cem\u003eTaming EdTech\u003c\/em\u003e, examine the challenges and opportunities presented by digital tools in the classroom, providing thoughtful analysis for educators and policymakers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect a blend of critical reflection and practical guidance in Hillman’s books, grounded in contemporary educational theory and research. Her contributions are essential for anyone interested in the future of teaching and learning in the digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"taming-edtech-by-velislava-hillman-9781350439795","title":"Taming EdTech","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAs education becomes more dependent on data-intensive algorithmic systems, private corporate power continues to grow. Left unregulated, the implications for children’s basic rights and future life chances are not to be underestimated.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTaming EdTech\u003c\/em\u003e, Velislava Hillman argues that datafication, i.e. turning all human actions into data, and surveillance have been normalised in educational settings and shows how edtech products are not improving education equally for all children. She calls for a licensing regime which drives the edtech industry towards ethical practices and meeting appropriate standards before they are allowed to operate in schools.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLooking beyond edtech’s potentials, this book outlines a governance framework across socio-technical, ethical, critical pedagogic, and human rights imperatives for governing the digitisation of education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47598818230508,"sku":"9781350439795","price":54.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/69e60bb63bc6d7c23f49ea795b2215e0.jpg?v=1778025264"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/velislava-hillman.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}