Researchers develop facial recognition systems for classroom management

Numerous research efforts are developing facial recognition systems for use in classrooms. In one example, researchers at Guilford College are designing a system for classroom management that will use multiple cameras to take attendance, monitor students’ activities, and detect their emotional states, believing that it will reduce stress for teachers. While such use is not illegal and Guilford’s researchers say protecting student privacy is an important part of their design, the ethics and the educational value of these systems are both unclear.
 

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Publication: Inside Higher Ed

Writer: Susan D’Agostino