This article discusses some sophisticated uses of LA in the classroom, such as: what if you could track responses to a problem, then have a student’s computer group him/her with those holding alternative views, by name? In other words, Jane would be signaled by her computer to go have a discussion with Joe and Javier, based on their responses.

Like any sophisticated data gathering tool, there are dangers in the use of the data… read the article to find out more.

A ‘Moneyball’ Approach to College – Technology – The Chronicle of Higher Education.