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1. I am my Connectome:Sebastian Seung’s TED talk is about how we are more than our genes and our genetical makeup. Instead, we are made up of connectomes. These are connections between the brains neurons, which really shapes who we are. Unfortunately, this is still a hypothesis, as we do not have the tools and technology to research and discover this.
2. A new culture of learning: John Seely Brown’s speech was mainly about how education is constantly changing. Teachers must be life-long learners, and be open to evolving and changing as our education system and curriculum do as well. In addition, how can we have successful learning without diminishing returns? How can we spark our students’ curiosity in order to keep them engaged? 3. Five minds of the future: Howard Garner’s speech was quite enlightening. He discussed how he has study the brain and how it has evolved, and how it will continue to evolve. I was especially intrigued by the respectful and ethical mind area of his research - which is giving other people the benefit of the doubt, especially when they don’t look like us. These are areas that are not found on a classroom scoring rubric. 4. Sir Ken Robinson: Sir Ken Robinson’s Changing Education Paradigms is a video I have seen before, but NOT in a LONG time. One of my favorites - and always a great message to be reminded of. One thing mentioned in the video is that a college degree doesn’t necessarily guarantee a good job anymore. The education system is the same system since the 18th century, even though our culture and our economy have changed greatly since them. As educators, we need to realize that our students live in a different generation than us, with much more stimulation than we were every used to. We must adapt our teaching to fit the needs of our students. 5. The surprising science of motivation: Daniel Pink’s TED Talk began with different experiments about how humans think. As a psychology major, I was so interested in these experiments, and how they relate to education. It is crazy to learn about how humans are motivated, and what can easily sway how motivated people are. My Insights: After watching these videos, I realized that there is much wrong with our education system today. In my own school and district, I feel that we are doing much to change education for the better. Teachers at my school are working hard with new curriculum in order to adapt their teaching to fit their students’ needs. Teachers must be open and willing to change, in order to best benefit their students.
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