The Smart University and Student Surveillance with Dr. Lindsay Weinberg

In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer interviews Dr. Lindsay Weinberg, a professor at Purdue University and author of Smart University: Student Surveillance in the Digital Age. We discuss Lindsay's professional journey and the origins of her book, which critically examines the emergence of surveillance technologies in higher education. The conversation highlights issues of data privacy, discrimination, and the implications of these technologies on faculty and student rights. Dr. Weinberg advocates for democratized decision-making in adopting educational technologies and encourages collective resistance to harmful tech practices. The episode closes with insights into the future of higher education and the importance of preparing leaders who can navigate these challenges. Subscribe wherever you get your pods. Share and review us to spread the good word about work like Lindsay's. Visit us at TrendinginEd.com for more. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:54 Lindsay Weinberg's Professional Journey 02:55 The Smart University: Book Overview 05:48 Critical Perspectives on EdTech 09:24 Ethics and Resistance in Higher Education 14:47 Future of Higher Education and Policy 18:38 Conclusion and Final Thoughts