Learn more about the response to disruptive innovation in education and Christensen's prior work in business.
Discussion of the importance of a strong team to lead disruptive innovation. Reminder that "technology is not the enemy of teachers." Don't miss link to Howard Gardner and Multiple Intelligences theory. Refresher for most but an inspiring one.
Authors respond via email to interview questions. Explanation of major term nonconsumption and areas of nonconsumption in education. Exciting description of software platforms that will enable teachers, students, and parents to build customized learning tools.
Listen to an interview with the author, Clayton M. Christensen. \nChristensen speaks of multiple intelligences and creating individual pathways to learning. Scroll to middle of page to see "An Interview with the Author" (in orange font). mp3 format
Same podcast from McGraw-Hill is available on YouTube.
Reviewer gives a good intro to what is confusing to many people when they hear the term, "disruptive." No spoilers alert here. Reviewer hasn't finished the book yet ;-)
Questions about learning styles and how the role of the teacher may change
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Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns by Christensen, Horn & Johnson (2008) is the first book for the Star Book Club. Discussion will be held Thursday, Sept. 25th, on USDLC Star Island in Second Life (with Internet Radio and chat available outside Secon...
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