Disrupting Class, Expanded Edition: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns

As somebody who is just starting to learn about the transformation of the education system across the globe, I have found some of the thoughts and theories in the book quite inspiring. The definition of intrinsic motivation, job to be done and how would one position online learning opposite to classroom or computer based learning was extremely insightful and inspiring. The research part is a bit challenging, and some of the analysis like charter schools seem to apply mostly for US environment, but nevertheless, it was another Chirstensen book that once you start reading, you cannot let go. I would recommend it to all policy makers, schools authorities, but also businesses that are trying to approach what now even Gartner calls "a vertical education market".

Christensen reminds me of Marx and Engles; having come up with a new perspective on economics they then proceeded to write volumes and volumes applying it to everything and anything. (even astrophysics) Some of their applications were profoundly inciteful and well researched, some of them were more like wishful thinking and some were downright silly. I think Christensen's book the "Innovator's Dilemma" will rank as one of the classics of economic and social theory, on a level with works such as "the Wealth of Nations". In "Disrupting Class", he applies his theory of disruption to the field of education and not only provides an analysis of the field but makes some very strong predictions. However, in the case of education, as opposed to business, the mechanism of social change is not clearly laid out. (This was the problem with all of Marx's grand predictions, as Elster pointed out) Businesses change because old ones go bankrupt and new ones take their place, yet unwieldy bureaucracies can remain that way for hundreds of years (the Vatican). I would like to believe in the future of education in "Disrupting Class" but there is not enough explanation in the book of how this will come about. Still an interesting and thoughtful book, but not his best.

This is a seminal piece of literature that everyone involved with educational technology is discussing. If you are involved in this field, you are behind if you've not read this book. Not only is it necessary, it's a pleasure to read. Great ideas with clear examples in straightforward prose.

I had to purchase this book for a class that I'm taking for my graduate's degree. I loved it from the moment I started reading it. It's a great book for any type of educator to read. It talks about the development of our education system and breaks it up into categories. There were a lot of "Aha" moments as I was reading this book. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to know the break down of why certain things are happening in education!

The main gist of much of the text seemed to focus on the need to use technology in the classroom as a way to disrupt the normal way of teaching. If you are someone who needs to be convinced of how technology can extend or shift the ways in which students can be taught, then this might be a good book for you. If you have learned a plethora of techniques via distance teaching / learning or if you knew about Google apps for education, etc, this may not be what you need.

I have to be honest I was searching on material for disruptive technology and found this book. I purchased it not realizing that its focus was education and how disruptive technology can help improve education in the USA.The author uses typical HBR style writing so it is familiar in form and the language it uses is simple to understand. New topics are thoroughly covered and when introduced are given good background. It felt like some ideas were hashed over more than once in the book, but that may have been me remembering content from another source.So the book was really good. Topic was really good. How good? Well I think I am going to take my copy to my local school supernatant and see if he can find some value in this book too. I have had a ton of ideas and am working to implement them now.

Reform isn't going to happen from the top-down, it's going to happen from the bottom-up. Individual teachers and whole schools will innovate in ways that reach the outlier students who don't fit in to regular school. As mainstream schools continue to fail despite increased funding, these other schools will continue to innovate and attract more students. Eventually, mainstream schools will either die out because of a lack of enrollment or they'll adapt.In my discussions with fellow grad students in education, not everyone believes the claims of the book, they don't think innovation will actually happen. Believe what you want, but this book rang true to me.

This is a terrific book about creating disruptive change in education. I have to read so many of these books for my work and my classes, and this is the first one that I probably won't sell after the class is over. Like anything, the change isn't easy change to make and will take time to implement, but the long term improvement in the education of our children is worth it.

A good read.

Christensen è uno studioso autorevole e ideatore della teoria della disruptive innovation. In questo libro cerca di applicare la tua teoria al sistema scolastico americano, senza però elaborare qualcosa di veramente nuovo.

Justo como lo pedi muchas gracias. Llego en el tiempo estimado, en perfectas condiciones, justo como lo qur ofrecen en la foto sin ningun cambio.

Helpful insights in to the future of education.

The more I read of Clayton Christensen, the more I am convinced of the great thought leadership he provides. Amazing read.