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
How Disruptive Innovation Theory helped a small college set a new direction Christensen Institute How Disruptive Innovation Theory helped a small college set a new direction In its quest to prepare for the future of higher education, Hiram College applied Disruptive Innovation Theory to rethink its adult learner experience. President Lori E. Varlotta shares Hiram's innovation journey. July 16, 2020 Christensen Institute
Labor markets created barriers to opportunity. Higher education innovators want to knock them down. Christensen Institute Labor markets created barriers to opportunity. Higher education innovators want to knock them down. State licensure reciprocity and reform were already urgently needed before COVID-19. It's time to scale those efforts and spur America's economic recovery. July 8, 2020 Christensen Institute
Higher ed is bad at handoffs—and it’s crippling student achievement Christensen Institute Higher ed is bad at handoffs—and it’s crippling student achievement Increasing completion and job placement in higher education will mean fixing the broken interfaces between higher ed, K-12, and the workforce. July 1, 2020 Christensen Institute
SXSW EDU 2020 PanelPicker Christensen Institute SXSW EDU 2020 PanelPicker SXSW EDU 2020 is fast approaching! Cast your votes now to learn about the latest research in K-12 and higher education. Aug 9, 2019 Christensen Institute
Can blended learning be culturally responsive? Christensen Institute Can blended learning be culturally responsive? In a technology-dependent environment, how can blended learning square with culturally responsive teaching? One D.C. school principal offers guidance. July 11, 2019 Christensen Institute
A joint letter to Congress: Unlocking innovation in the Income Share Agreement market Christensen Institute A joint letter to Congress: Unlocking innovation in the Income Share Agreement market The Christensen Institute has signed a joint letter urging Congress to adopt sensible, bipartisan legislation regulating the Income Share Agreement market. June 27, 2019 Christensen Institute
A case study on the power of market-creating innovations: MicroEnsure Christensen Institute A case study on the power of market-creating innovations: MicroEnsure People living in poverty—who often need insurance the most—are usually those least likely to have it. In this video, Karen Dillon explains how one company spotted an opportunity to change that. May 2, 2019 Christensen Institute
The silver lining of Computer Science teacher shortages Christensen Institute The silver lining of Computer Science teacher shortages Solving the nation’s CS teaching crisis could open the door to rethinking the roles of teachers and industry in schools. Apr 2, 2019 Christensen Institute
Start with teachers: Rethinking the change process in education Christensen Institute Start with teachers: Rethinking the change process in education If change efforts start with teachers, they tap into teachers’ natural motivation to find solutions that work for them and their students. Mar 12, 2019 Christensen Institute
Disrupting teacher prep for new, powerful student supports Christensen Institute Disrupting teacher prep for new, powerful student supports How virtual field experiences for teachers can increase student learning outcomes and provide opportunities beyond school. Feb 28, 2019 Christensen Institute