Today, Maria talks with Michael Horn, an expert on disruptive innovation, online learning, blended learning and competency-based learning. He speaks and writes about the future of education and works with a portfolio of education organizations to improve the life of each and every student.

He is a senior strategist at Guild Education, which partners with leading employers and organizations to help offer education and upskilling opportunities to America’s workforce. He is also the co-founder of and a distinguished fellow at the Clayton Christensen Institute, a non-profit think tank that aspires to change the world through Disruptive Innovation. Michael holds a Bachelor of Arts in history from Yale University and an MBA from the Harvard Business School.

He is also the author and co-author of multiple books, white papers, and articles on education, including the award-winning book “Disrupting Class: How Disruptive Innovation Will Change the Way the World Learns” and the Amazon-bestseller “Blended: Using Disruptive Innovation to Improve Schools.” His latest book is called “Choosing College: How to Make Better Learning Decisions Throughout Your Life,” a must-read for students and parents today more than ever before.

During our conversation, we unpack the future of higher education and dive into the challenges and opportunities for students, adult learners, as well as academic institutions and online learning service providers. Michael shares thoughtful advice and words of wisdom for students and adult learners in the current situation.

Tune in to learn from a thought leader who was named byTech&Learning magazine as one of the 100 most important people in the creation and advancement of the use of technology in education.