Science teacher Tyler DeWitt thinks science textbooks are impossible to understand. He delivers a rousing call for science teachers to ditch the jargon and make science fun in this Ted Talk.
Category Archives: TedTalks
Ted Talk: What adults can learn from kids
Child prodigy Adora Svitak says the world needs “childish” thinking: bold ideas, wild creativity and especially optimism. Kids’ big dreams deserve high expectations, she says, starting with grownups’ willingness to learn from children as much as to teach. This is an inspiring ted talk to watch.
Art with wire, sugar, chocolate and string
Vik Muniz makes art from pretty much anything, be it shredded paper, wire, clouds or diamonds. Here he describes the thinking behind his work and takes us on a tour of his incredible images.
6 Essential Lessons for Women Leaders
Julia Gillard and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala share six standout lessons on what it takes to lead and build solidarity in the face of gender bias and stereotypes in this inspiring Ted Talk.
How language shapes the way we think
There are about 7,000 languages spoken around the world and they all have different sounds, vocabularies and structures. But do they shape the way we think?
The Arts Festival Revolution
David Binder is a Broadway producer, who found himself in a small Australian neighbourhood, watching locals dance and perform on their lawns uncovering new face of arts festivals, breaking the boundary between audiences and performers.
Grit – the power of passion and perseverance
Teaching maths in a New York public school shows that IQ isn’t the only thing separating the successful students from those who struggled. This ted talk discusses the theory of “grit” as a predictor of success.
Dare to lead as your authentic self.
In this brave, personal #tedtalk, Tracy Young gives an honest look at the constraints women face when trying to adapt to a male-dominated business culture (this talk contains a graphic story. Discretion is advised).
What is imposter syndrome and how can you combat it?
The feeling of fraudulence is extremely common. In this Ted talk Elizabeth Cox describes psychology behind the imposter syndrome, and what you can do to combat it.
The anti-CEO playbook
Profit, money, shareholders: these are some of the priorities of most companies today. But at what cost? In an appeal to corporate leaders worldwide, Chobani founder Hamdi Ulukaya calls for an end to the business playbook of the past and shares his vision for a new, “anti-CEO playbook” that prioritises people over profits. “This is the difference between profit and true wealth,” he says.