Disrupting Class: Star Book Club

This conference on open sourceware for education sounds so much like part of the disruptive innovation that Christensen et al. advocate.

Barbara Treacy, head of ETLO (Ed Tech Leaders Online) told me about this conference she is attending this week. Sounds so much like part of the disruptive innovation that Christensen et al. advocate.

Terrific introduction to the book with key concepts illustrated. The Cliff Notes version ;-)Cris

Christensen and Horn give a succint but well-illustrated explanation of what student-centric education is all about and how they propose that technology can help us achieve it.

Questions about learning styles and how the role of the teacher may change

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 ;-)

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.

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.

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.

Learn more about the response to disruptive innovation in education and Christensen's prior work in business.