Data, Big Data Everywhere I recently read a fascinating article that explored the data driven changes to the game of baseball. The convergence of the available cameras and technology and an increase in the amount of data that is collected on every play, every pitch, will forever change the sport. This upcoming season, in some ballparks, 7 Terabytes of data will be collected every game that will allow both sabermetricians and fans at home to experience the game in a whole new way. The data we’ve seen from the mound (speed, curve, and location of the pitch) on our television screens will now be extended to all areas of the field, leading to a very different experience for viewers of our national pastime. In the world of education there is also a focus on the collection and analysis of data in order to improve student achievement. We are not at a loss to find places for data for student learning: MCAS and other standardized tests, common assessments (think mid-...
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