http://kindlesforkids.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/how-to-disrupt-class-throw-the-book-out-the-window/ News and views on Digital Books, the Digital Divide and Teen Literacy Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:41:55 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 http://kindlesforkids.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/how-to-disrupt-class-throw-the-book-out-the-window/#comment-174 Nancy Munro Wed, 29 Oct 2008 11:06:24 +0000 http://kindlesforkids.wordpress.com/?p=217#comment-174 You should also read Creating Market Disruptions by Adam Hartung - he point out in his book a principal he calls "Lock-in". Many organizations and institutions become successul because when they formed their business or programs they were successful at servicing customers or their public. When the market or conditions change and the institution does not -- this is called "lock-in" He states several examples to demonstrate this but also has a blog that analysizes current situations like banking, airlines and yes education as industries that are locked in. http://www.thephoenixprinciple.com/blog/ You should also read Creating Market Disruptions by Adam Hartung – he point out in his book a principal he calls “Lock-in”. Many organizations and institutions become successul because when they formed their business or programs they were successful at servicing customers or their public. When the market or conditions change and the institution does not — this is called “lock-in” He states several examples to demonstrate this but also has a blog that analysizes current situations like banking, airlines and yes education as industries that are locked in.
http://www.thephoenixprinciple.com/blog/

]]> http://kindlesforkids.wordpress.com/2008/09/25/how-to-disrupt-class-throw-the-book-out-the-window/#comment-161 Michael B. Horn Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:52:50 +0000 http://kindlesforkids.wordpress.com/?p=217#comment-161 Great post and fascinating comparison to K+E that makes a lot of sense. You've identified the classic signs, too, that a disruption is in the making. Thank you! Great post and fascinating comparison to K+E that makes a lot of sense. You’ve identified the classic signs, too, that a disruption is in the making. Thank you!

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