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Choose one of the TED Talks for Teachers Videos from the list below. View the video and take notes. Write a video summary and reflection – minimum of 500 words. You should type your video summary and reflection in a word document and copy/paste it into the discussion box. Include the Title of the video and include the live url link for it. What did you learn from this video? What was it about? How can you relate to the information? How can you use this information as an aspiring educator? Would you recommend this video to others? Include your rationale.
12 Must-See TED Talks for Teachers
https://www.weareteachers.com/ted-talks-teachers(Links to an external site.)
Must-See TED Talks for Teachers
1.Kelly McGonigal: How to Make Stress Your Friend(Links to an external site.)
Wait. What? You mean the stacks of ungraded essays, looming grade deadlines, and unfinished unit plans wont necessarily pressure me into an early grave? McGonigal explains how to combat the negative effects of stress with a simple change in perspective.
2.Christopher Emdin: Teach Teachers How to Create Magic(Links to an external site.)
Some say you either have it or you dont. Emdin disagrees. He demystifies the magic of the engaging teacher and makes it accessible to all of us.
3.Ramsey Musallam: 3 Rules to Spark Learning(Links to an external site.)
Inspired by the surgeon who saved his life, Musallam woke up from 10 years of pseudo-teaching and adopted 3 practices to promote student inquiry.
4.Fawn Qiu: Easy DIY Projects for Kid Engineers(Links to an external site.)
Qiu offers practical advice to teachers who need inventive, low-cost STEM projects for students of all ability levels.
5.Astro Teller: The Unexpected Benefit of Embracing Failure(Links to an external site.)
How do you encourage risk-taking? Celebrate failure as a necessary part of the learning process.
6.Reshma Saujani: Teach Girls Bravery, Not Perfection(Links to an external site.)
Saujani argues that girls are socialized to be perfect. As a result, they give up too easily. Teach them to approach challenges bravely instead.
7.Laura Vanderkam: How to Gain Control of Your Free Time(Links to an external site.)
You have more free time than you think. Vanderkam offers strategies to help you find the time for the things you love.
8.Rita Pierson: Every Kid Needs a Champion(Links to an external site.)
In this passionate and engaging talk, Pierson argues that by connecting with your students you may help unleash their potential.
9.Eduardo Briceo: How to Get Better at the Things You Care About(Links to an external site.)
Improvement stagnates despite our hard work. This is true of students and teachers alike. Alternate between the learning and performing zones in order to grow. Heres how.
10.Dena Simmons: How Students of Color Confront Imposter Syndrome(Links to an external site.)
Students learn best when they can be themselves. Simmons shares insight into how to support students of color in the classroom.
11.Carol Dweck: The Power of Believing That You Can Improve(Links to an external site.)
Discover how a growth mindset can boost student achievement.
12.Stephen Ritz: A Teacher Growing Green in the South Bronx(Links to an external site.)
