Category: Articles About Education

In this article we discuss the TED talk by Allende, Castro, and Cekic, “Education Changed My Life.” Let’s also look at Cekic’s talk and Castro’s TED Talk. The purpose of TED is to share “Ideas Worth Spreading.” Castro’s TED talk – The Power of Education – How it Changed My World After the “Special Period” …

Can technology change education? Yes! But how? In this article, we’ll look at three TED Talks by Salman Khan, Jordan Shapiro, and Plan Ceibal to learn more about how these innovative educational initiatives are impacting society. And we’ll discuss the pros and cons of each one. In the end, you’ll come away inspired and informed. …

Many people are asking, “Can I use TED talks for educational purposes?” But what exactly is NC? This means “noncommercial” or “noncommercial access,” and it includes both ad-supported and paid content. Let’s look at what each means. In a nutshell, NC means you can use TED talks on the web or in apps, but you …

Do schools kill creativity? That’s the question that Sir Ken Robinson asks in his TED talk. The British educator and author was a pioneer in the development of creativity, innovation, and human resources. He also advised governments on cultural and creative education in Europe and Asia. Robinson’s TED talk has been viewed over 60 million …

How augmented reality is transforming learning and teaching is a TED Talk that we need to watch again. In this talk, Gemma Busoni, a Thiel Fellow and co-founder of the VR start-up Discovr Labs, discusses why she thinks VR will transform education and how it can keep students interested. In the video below, Gemma discusses …

How does Ted Cruz feel about education? He’s been a critic of college tuition and the refinancing of student loans. Now, He supports a block grant for states. And what does He think of critical race theory? Read on to find out. Is Cruz serious about improving the education system? And will he become President? …

“The rigor of our education system is so high that many kids are left out of the middle class,” writes Kandice Sumner on her website. “We have failed our kids and we must turn the tide.” She tells a personal story about her two kids, who were both disadvantaged, and the injustices and discrimination she …

I’ve always been interested in Sir Ken Robinson’s TED talk on how education kills creativity, especially the parts about government taking over the education system. It’s a surprisingly timely topic, considering the recent rise of government-run schools. Whether the ideas in Sir Ken’s talk are true is another matter, but I’ve always thought that art …

TED-Ed, the TED-Ed Club, and Bill Gates’ TED talk are among the many ways to spread a passion for education to the world. To get started, learn more about Bill Gates’ TED Talk and what it has to offer. In this piece, I’ll discuss how TED-Ed clubs and TED-Talks can benefit educators, parents, and students. …