Category: 2015 TEDxTalk: The Education (r)evolution

Claire Boonstra

Ask the “Why” Question Did you ever ask yourself what is the purpose of education? We all make decisions at one point or another related to our education and often also someone else’s, but rarely ask this critical question. If we did, we may have the start to the education revolution. In this passionate, enthusiastic…
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Lisanne Vriens

Putting the System Upside Down  What do students want and need to take control of their own education? In a funny, entertaining, and passionate talk, 15 year old Lisanne Vriens speaks to educators, school leaders and government about what students today need to get a full education, and how to achieve this. Besides sailing, volunteering,…
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Yoram Mosenzon

Vulnerable Honesty In this funny, personal, and honest look at the way we as humans approach communication, Yoram Mosenzon teaches us the difference between true honesty, and what weoften think is honesty and try to hide. Important lessons we all stand to benefit from! By welcoming this type of communication we can create dialogue where…
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Sarah Woods

Identity: Where Fear and Change Intersect in Education What is personal identity, and can it change over time? And what in the world does it have to do with classroom technology? In this personal, introspective, and ultimately triumphant talk, Sarah addresses how her own identity struggle has helped her to develop insight and gain a…
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Joost Uitdewilligen

I Am You. How Immersive Learning Can Help Us All.  What would the world look like if we could truly feel like we understood the experiences of not only people we know, but also strangers – anonymous people in far-away countries, leading another existence altogether? Joost Uitdewilligen has found the answer. In this exciting talk…
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