Social Capital Can technology unlock latent social capital on campus? Julia Freeland Fisher Can technology unlock latent social capital on campus? New mentoring tools are helping existing institutions organize and invest in connections in their own backyard. Aug 23, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher Social Capital
Mapping the universe of edtech that connects Julia Freeland Fisher Mapping the universe of edtech that connects Our free, searchable market map features all of the tools we’ve come across (so far!) over the years that are bringing relationships within reach for students. Aug 1, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
How technology can help—not hurt—family connections Julia Freeland Fisher How technology can help—not hurt—family connections What if technology opened up time for more and better face-to-face interactions to take root between students and families? July 19, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
To disrupt, or not to disrupt: Live theater and the edtech alternatives Julia Freeland Fisher To disrupt, or not to disrupt: Live theater and the edtech alternatives How might the best of both digital and live performances evolve over time? June 21, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
The other gap that schools aren’t talking about—relationships Julia Freeland Fisher The other gap that schools aren’t talking about—relationships Relationships may be becoming the best-hidden asset in the modern opportunity equation. June 7, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Using virtual mentors to expand offline networks and grow career aspirations Julia Freeland Fisher Using virtual mentors to expand offline networks and grow career aspirations Read how one online mentoring program helps students build self-efficacy and offline networks. May 2, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Social Capital How to take online mentoring to the bright side Julia Freeland Fisher How to take online mentoring to the bright side Online mentoring has a unique ability to fill gaps in students’ networks. Apr 5, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher Social Capital
Why your school’s next hire should be an Opportunity Wrangler Julia Freeland Fisher Why your school’s next hire should be an Opportunity Wrangler New roles involve coordinating additional student services inside of school and connecting students to more opportunities beyond schools. Mar 1, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
5 big ideas for education innovation in 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher 5 big ideas for education innovation in 2018 Looking ahead to 2018, here are five key topics that stand to make--or break--education innovation. Jan 10, 2018 Julia Freeland Fisher
Social Capital Disrupting opportunity gaps will hinge on networks Julia Freeland Fisher Disrupting opportunity gaps will hinge on networks Society is passing up entire reservoirs of latent innovation potential in the next generation. Luckily there are new tools that can help disrupt opportunity gaps. Dec 14, 2017 Julia Freeland Fisher Social Capital
SXSW EDU 2018 Panel Picker Christensen Institute SXSW EDU 2018 Panel Picker Explore the panels our team has proposed for SXSW EDU 2018 and vote for your favorites! Aug 23, 2017 Christensen Institute
Social Capital Why chatbots make me nervous Julia Freeland Fisher Why chatbots make me nervous Are chatbots reliably scaling access to relationships? Not necessarily. July 7, 2017 Julia Freeland Fisher Social Capital
