Gary Weisserman
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- Milken Institute59 min
Can the Traditional University Thrive in the Internet Age?
Jeffrey Silber, Bill Achtmeyer, William Bennett, Gregory Cappelli, Ronald Daniels, Nikhil Sinha, Jeff Silber, Bill Bennett, Ron Daniels, Bhagwan Chaudhary, James Starr, Gary Weisserman, Ray Jacobson, Devian
Moderated by Jeff Silber of BMO Capital Markets, a panel including Bill Ackmeyer, Bill Bennett, Greg Capelli, Ron Daniels, and Nikhil Sinha examined the viability of traditional universities amid 24% growth in online enrollments and the rise of micro-credentials. Experts predicted that while elite research institutions will survive by leveraging prestige and innovation, small colleges with low endowments face extinction as market consolidation accelerates and Fortune 500 leaders increasingly define skills standards. The discussion highlighted that future higher education must differentiate itself through pricing disruption, personalized learning technologies, and hybrid models that balance technical instruction with essential soft skills.
- Milken Institute1h 0m
Playing Games with Our Children's Education
Gary Weisserman, Nolan Bushnell, Mizuko Ito, Jeff Kupperman, Mimi Ito, Jane McGonigal, John Holly
Experts argue that the traditional classroom's batch-processing model hinders learning by failing to match the neurological engagement of gaming, which activates key brain regions like the hippocampus and caudate. Proponents advocate for "play-to-mastery" systems using tools like Minecraft and VR to enforce full skill acquisition and provide stealth assessments, while also highlighting the need to bridge digital infrastructure gaps and address exclusionary design in the game development industry. Ultimately, the shift toward personalized, game-mediated education aims to reframe learning as an active practice culture that fosters creativity and cognitive longevity across all ages.