Predictive analytics can help schools quickly identify at-risk students–so they can intervene before it’s too late

For years, marketers have used sophisticated software to track consumers’ buying habits and web browsing activity, then crunch this information and–based on the data–make a series of intelligent predictions that allow them to target their sales messages much more effectively.

Now, this same technology is appearing in schools and colleges as well–and observers say it’s a development that could revolutionize education.

By Jennifer Nastu

Full Story: http://www.eschoolnews.com/2011/11/04/esn-special-report-smarter-education/

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