When data does not deliver: Rethinking datafication in global higher education

Janja Komljenovic

doi:10.6017/895b9e0d.31642161

When data does not deliver: Rethinking datafication in global higher education

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Abstract

In higher education, digital data is seen as transformative, and there is an omnipresent belief in its value. However, digital data is not inherently valuable; rather, it needs to be made so. This article investigates five challenges of datafication in the sector, addressing common misconceptions. It advocates for slow and responsible data innovation to meet the sector’s evolving needs.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	3-4
Number of pages	2
Journal	International higher education
Issue number	122
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.6017/895b9e0d.31642161
Publication status	Published - 9 Mar 2025

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