Love mystery? So does J.J. Abrams. In this Ted talk he traces his love for the unseen mystery which is evident in his films and Lost, back to its magical beginnings.
Category Archives: TedTalks
How movies teach manhood
In this #tedtalk Stokes asks for more movies that send positive messages to boys: that cooperation is heroic, and respecting women is as manly as defeating the villain. It’s a good watch.
3 Rules to Spark Learning
Chemistry teacher Ramsey Musallam realised something when he faced a life threatening illness…that he had been “pseudo-teaching”. It dawned on him that the true role of the educator was to cultivate curiosity.
This is a fun and personal Ted Talk, where Musallam gives 3 rules to spark imagination and learning, and get students excited about how the world works.
Why bother leaving the house?
In this treasure of a Ted Talk explorer Ben Saunders encourages you to go outside…not because it’s always pleasant and happy, but because that’s where the meat of life is.
Where joy hides and how to find it
Why do some things seem to create such universal joy? In this captivating ted talk, Ingrid Fetell Lee reveals the surprisingly tangible roots of joy and shows how we all can find more of it in the world around us.
Adventures in Twitter
Andrew Fitzgerald shares the fascinating history of new forms of creative experimentation of storytelling from radio through to twitter.
Remember to say Thank You
Why not give this a go. Dr. Laura Trice muses on the power of the magic words “thank you” which can deepen a friendship, repair a bond, make sure another person knows what they mean to you.
A one-woman global village
In this hilariously lively performance, actress Sarah Jones showcases her spectacular character range…it’s a delightful #tedtalk with some fabulous female characters.
10 great children’s books that will become classics
Jarrett Krosoczka gets to use his imagination as his full time job writing children’s books. in this Ted Talk he shares with us 10 new children’s books that are bound to become classics.
The Windows and Mirrors of Your Child’s Bookshelf
We can’t get enough of this wonderful Ted Talk by Grace Lin, it’s such a great reminder that the books on the bookshelf can be both mirrors and windows for our children.