Will half of all colleges really close in the next decade? Michael B. Horn Will half of all colleges really close in the next decade? Why it’s not that hard to paint a picture of how many of existing institutions will close, merge, or declare bankruptcy in the years ahead. Dec 13, 2018 Michael B. Horn
3 lessons from Curriculum Associates’ explosive growth Michael B. Horn 3 lessons from Curriculum Associates’ explosive growth In a seemingly endless sea of edtech companies, learn how one has seen its revenues grow nearly 1,000 percent in the last 10 years to nearly $260 million. Nov 28, 2018 Michael B. Horn
WeWork helps online learning take its next step forward Michael B. Horn WeWork helps online learning take its next step forward One way to improve online learning as it continues its disruptive march may be to give it a physical component—a blended-learning option—which is exactly what WeWork and 2U are doing. Oct 4, 2018 Michael B. Horn
Why teachers aren’t buying what education reformers are selling Michael B. Horn Why teachers aren’t buying what education reformers are selling What really motivates teachers to make changes in their classrooms and schools? Too often, reformers get it wrong. Sept 27, 2018 Michael B. Horn
The teacher’s quest for progress: How school leaders can motivate instructional innovation Thomas Arnett The teacher’s quest for progress: How school leaders can motivate instructional innovation To increase the likelihood of an initiatives’ success, education leaders need to consider the true interests and motivations of their teachers. The Jobs to Be Done Theory offers a framework for understanding what cause... Sept 12, 2018 Thomas Arnett
Disrupting ‘Who You Know’ to bolster students’ life opportunities Michael B. Horn Disrupting ‘Who You Know’ to bolster students’ life opportunities The gap disadvantaged students face goes beyond academics. No longer can schools just focus on what you know; they also must focus on who you know. Sept 7, 2018 Michael B. Horn
Outcomes-based funding can help drive innovation Alana Dunagan Outcomes-based funding can help drive innovation The current system for funding higher education incentivizes schools to enroll students. What could happen if we incentivized student outcomes instead? Aug 23, 2018 Alana Dunagan
Let’s retire the ‘gifted-and-talented’ label Michael B. Horn Let’s retire the ‘gifted-and-talented’ label In the traditional school system, students are often grouped and limited by time constraints. But what could happen if students were able to learn and progress based on mastery of content? Aug 9, 2018 Michael B. Horn
Should the ‘gig economy’ factor into a college education? Michael B. Horn Should the ‘gig economy’ factor into a college education? As the gig economy continues its rise in the workforce, should institutions focus more on real-world, project-based learning and competencies? July 12, 2018 Michael B. Horn
Accreditation’s insidious impact on higher education innovation Michael B. Horn Accreditation’s insidious impact on higher education innovation The accreditors responsible for holding colleges and universities accountable for student outcomes, may be doing more harm than good. Their input driven focus is stifling innovation. July 11, 2018 Michael B. Horn
Innovation and quality assurance in higher education Michael B. Horn Innovation and quality assurance in higher education New analysis brings to light how accreditation practices should change, how institutions can aid accreditors in facilitating innovation, and how new entrants are bypassing accreditation altogether. June 26, 2018 Michael B. Horn
Stealing a page from disruption to transform accreditation Michael B. Horn Stealing a page from disruption to transform accreditation Accreditation in higher education is broken. But what can we do about it? Disruption Theory may shed some light on this question. June 15, 2018 Michael B. Horn
