Opening doors to opportunity through students’ contacts Christensen Institute Opening doors to opportunity through students’ contacts What are "strong ties" and "weak ties" in students' networks, and can each provide the resources needed to open doors to opportunities? Mar 17, 2021 Christensen Institute
Personalized learning will require personalized connections Christensen Institute Personalized learning will require personalized connections In this Next Education Workforce podcast, learn how educators can nurture students’ networks to support their social and academic success. Jan 28, 2021 Christensen Institute
Webinar: Reimagining education Christensen Institute Webinar: Reimagining education Join Julia Freeland Fisher and panelists as they discuss how K-12 and higher ed can facilitate human interaction and connection during COVID. Dec 10, 2020 Christensen Institute
Webinar: Real-world connections in a time of distance learning Christensen Institute Webinar: Real-world connections in a time of distance learning Join Julia Freeland Fisher and an esteemed panel as they discuss best practices and tools to connect students with networks during COVID-19. Nov 25, 2020 Christensen Institute
Webinar: Will schools change forever? Christensen Institute Webinar: Will schools change forever? Chelsea Waite introduces her research that helps school leaders predict what might happen tomorrow in response to changes they’re making today. Nov 5, 2020 Christensen Institute
5 insights on rebuilding economies after a pandemic Christensen Institute 5 insights on rebuilding economies after a pandemic Stakeholders need a tactical roadmap to not only help emerging economies recover from COVID-19, but thrive. In this video we explain why a specific type of innovation is critical for building back better. Oct 13, 2020 Christensen Institute
5 powerful education panels at ASU-GSV 2020 Christensen Institute 5 powerful education panels at ASU-GSV 2020 From equitable design in remote learning to transformation of the college transfer process, ASU-GSV 2020's panels imagine a new era for learners. Sept 25, 2020 Christensen Institute
How do you measure students’ networks? Christensen Institute How do you measure students’ networks? Chatting with Getting Smart's Tom Vander Ark, Julia Freeland Fisher and Mahnaz Charania discuss why measuring for diversity and social capital can open new doors and perspectives for students at various junctures in thei... Sept 17, 2020 Christensen Institute
Reflections on research: The importance of students’ relationships in closing opportunity gaps Christensen Institute Reflections on research: The importance of students’ relationships in closing opportunity gaps Julia Freeland Fisher joins MENTOR’s Reflection on Research podcast to talk about her book, Who You Know: Unlocking Innovations That Expand Students’ Networks and discuss […] Aug 12, 2020 Christensen Institute
A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation: How to unlock oceans of demand (even during a pandemic) Christensen Institute A Sherpa’s Guide to Innovation: How to unlock oceans of demand (even during a pandemic) We're delighted to rejoin the Sherpas for another conversation on all things innovation. In this episode Efosa Ojomo and Rich Alton share insights from their latest report on building economic resilience via innovation. Aug 5, 2020 Christensen Institute
In higher education, it’s student progress that counts—but prestige that gets measured Christensen Institute In higher education, it’s student progress that counts—but prestige that gets measured For higher education to realize its potential, it will need to measure and compete on student progress—for all students. Aug 4, 2020 Christensen Institute
3 crucial blended learning resources based on research and real-world practice Christensen Institute 3 crucial blended learning resources based on research and real-world practice For over a decade, the Christensen Institute has been studying and providing insights into blended learning. Here, we lay out our most useful resources. July 29, 2020 Christensen Institute
