Ep. 24 - Designing the Future of Learning: Personalization & The Human Side of Disruption with Michael Horn
In this powerful episode of the CivilTalk Podcast, we are joined by renowned education strategist and author Michael Horn to explore how we can redesign learning to be more personalized, emotionally intelligent, and future-ready. Michael is the coauthor of the influential books Disrupting Class, Blended, and Choosing College, and he’s the cofounder of the Clayton Christensen Institute. He currently serves as a senior strategist at Guild Education and teaches at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Together, we dive into what’s holding our current education system back—and what it will take to build something more human-centered. From the risks of layering tech onto outdated systems to what disruption can look like in our current educational system, Michael offers practical insights backed by years of research and on-the-ground observation. This episode also touches on the future of AI in education, blended learning done right, and how educational leaders can foster civility and student agency while navigating complex change.
If you care about the future of learning—whether you’re an educator, parent, policymaker, or lifelong learner—this is a must-listen conversation.
Tune in now, and don’t forget to subscribe to the CivilTalk Podcast for more episodes at the intersection of emotional intelligence, innovation, and leadership. And please make sure to explore more of Michael’s work at michaelbhorn.com and listen to his show, The Future of Education Podcast.