More on Computerized Learning

A good follow-up to my review of Disrupting Class by Clayton Christensen, Curtis W. Johnson and Michael B. Horn. This book was about our education system but, I think, holds lessons for business as well.

Jay Cross’ thoughtful examination here is based on his many years of experience with e-learning in corporations. He defines the critical difference being push vs. pull learning. Pull learning involves and active learner on a journey of conversation and discovery. Great guidelines for those looking to use computers to improve learning (not just automate it).

Clay Christensen on Disrupting Class

I just finished Disrupting Class by Clay Christensen, Michael Horn and Curtis Johnson. As a big fan of Christensen’s work on disruptive innovation, I was excited to read this book and was not disappointed. Here are the high points from my perspective:

The current system of education was designed to provide an education to large numbers of people. As our society industrialized, education went from being an individualized activity Read more