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Students need internships, but internships need disrupting

Christensen Institute

Strada and Burning Glass Institute’s new Talent Disrupted report made headlines this week conveying the indisputable crisis of underemployment that an astounding half of college graduates face. The report also confirmed what many in the field have long argued: internships are a critical ingredient in the college ROI equation.

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Innovating in the digital age- a terrific report

Paul Hobcraft

The report from Arthur D Little “ Innovating in the digital age- a cross-industry exploration ” has to be the one report that really stands out for me from this year. digital solutions that improve and accelerate collaboration, communication, and learning. I highly recommend it. Copyright © Arthur D. Little 2018.

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The flaw behind coding bootcamps’ attempt to disrupt higher ed

Christensen Institute

At the Christensen Institute, we wondered if they might disrupt universities’ master’s degree programs. McGrath’s analysis of why companies like Casper lacked enduring disruptive value also reveals the central flaws in coding bootcamps’ initial direct-to-consumer models. Companies like Casper and Harry’s epitomized the trend.

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Surrounded: When disruption hits on all sides (Part 2)

Christensen Institute

In Part 1 of this blog series, I highlighted that disruption in health care is increasingly present at many points along the consumer value chain. Key takeaways to recall from that first post are as follows: Disruption doesn’t stop where it starts. What happens when disruptors move up-market? Three strategies for the path forward.

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Which new developments in K–12 education will prove disruptive?

Christensen Institute

It’s a challenging time, for sure, given the learning loss, mental health crisis, and educator burnout that have come in the aftermath of COVID-19. What are the necessary elements for disruption? Sony disrupted RCA using transistor-based electronics. Technology alone, however, doesn’t disrupt an industry.

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4 disruptive trends for higher ed in 2024

Christensen Institute

And according to a Bain & Company report , two-thirds of institutions must shift their business models to survive and thrive. The decline in enrollment in higher education, disruptive alternatives to higher education, demographic declines, and the continued rise in spending by higher education. That’s no longer the case.

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Virtual reality won’t fix the mental health crisis, but a disruptive innovation might

Christensen Institute

Instead, a better solution to the crisis would be to address provider shortages and make mental health services affordable…or introduce a disruptive innovation. Where a welcoming community will help you get where you want to go, and where you’ll learn tools to help you take charge of your life’s story.”