Simon Knight

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April 22, 2025

Even experts disagree over whether social media is bad for kids. We examined why

Simon Knight, University of Technology Sydney and Kristine Deroover, University of Technology Sydney

Knowing exactly why experts disagree can help us navigate uncertainty – and make better decisions.

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November 21, 2021

Algorithms can decide your marks, your work prospects and your financial security. How do you know they’re fair?

Kalervo Gulson, University of Sydney; Claire Benn, Australian National University; Kirsty Kitto, University of Technology Sydney; Simon Knight, University of Technology Sydney, and Teresa Swist, University of Sydney

A UK controversy about school leavers’ marks shows algorithms can get things wrong. To ensure algorithms are as fair as possible, how they work and the trade-offs involved must be made clear.

Data big and small have come to education, from creating online platforms to increasing standardised assessments. shutterstock

July 23, 2017

Artificial intelligence holds great potential for both students and teachers – but only if used wisely

Simon Knight, University of Technology Sydney and Simon Buckingham Shum, University of Technology Sydney

We should consider how artificial intelligence will impact how we teach, what we teach, and its potential to ethically support innovation and improvement in education.

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Even experts disagree over whether social media is bad for kids. We examined why

Algorithms can decide your marks, your work prospects and your financial security. How do you know they’re fair?

Artificial intelligence holds great potential for both students and teachers – but only if used wisely

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