APM Reports documentary: 'Under a Watchful Eye'
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Colleges and universities have been turned upside down, as have so many other institutions in American life. Colleges closed for in-person learning, and students and faculty are trying to do what they can — online.
APM Reports produced this 2019 documentary about the ways colleges have been using so-called "big data" to predict college success and help students complete a degree and pursue their ambitions. But, it comes at a cost.
The APM Reports documentary by Sasha Aslanian and Jill Barshay is called "Under a Watchful Eye: How Colleges are Tracking Students to Boost Graduation." It’s hosted by Stephen Smith.
The documentary was awarded a first place national Headliners Award.
In addition, the latest episode of the “Educate” podcast examines the upheaval on colleges campuses caused by the pandemic:
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