www.tedxeuston.com Herman Mashaba is South African, born in 1959 in apartheid South Africa. Herman Mashabas academic dreams were shattered when his university was shut down due to political unrests. He subsequently started his business career selling hair products on a commission basis in Johannesburg. In 1985 he started to start his own hair care manufacturing business named «Black Like Me», becoming one of the first successful black entrepreneurs of that era. Herman has recently launched his autobiography, «Black Like You».

In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

Irina’s talk at TEDxOtaniemiED is titled ‘Can you learn the hardest language in the world?’ and delves into the increasingly relevant topic of foreign-language speakers learning Finnish. Irina provides examples of unique and interesting yet highly effective methods for learning Finnish — the so-called hardest language in the world.

The talk is illustrated with Sketchnotes by Linda Saukko-Rauta at www.redanredan.fi.

Born in Romania, raised in Canada and now living in Finland, Irina Pravet has been translating herself across cultures and languages for as long as she can remember. She does not believe in the existence of a fixed set of ‘language learning talents’, instead she believes that we all have the ability to succeed in learning a new language by being strategic, having fun and playing with our natural strengths. Currently Irina is a Finnish language

American students are rarely proficient in a second language, few even study one at all-- and the proportion that do continues to drop over time, displaced by math and science. Yet, foreign language proficiency is an excellent predictor of academic success, and achievement in the workforce and beyond. Jillian Axelrod asks us why we dont study language, and how we can start.

Jillian Axelrod is interested in learning all about learning. Coming from a small Jewish school, she spent four years at Upper Dublin delving into language, writing, and music. After finishing her senior year at UDHS, she is beginning a project to explore personalized and project-based education, and to examine how different types of instruction can impact students, teachers, and communities. Next year, she will be continuing in the Joint Program at the Jewish Theological Seminary at Columbia University.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

With this talk, Dr. Nick Fuhrman encourages us to recognize the profound personal impact that we can have on others — both in and out of the classroom. Dr. Nick Fuhrman is an associate professor of environmental education in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication. Also known as “Ranger Nick,” he teaches graduate courses in educational program development and data analysis and undergraduate courses in environmental education and teaching methods. Dr. Fuhrman received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Forestry from Virginia Tech and his PhD in Agricultural Education and Communication from the University of Florida. His life’s passion is teaching, and he often uses live animals (such as snakes, turtles, and owls) in the classroom and on his monthly television series, Ranger Nick. Dr. Fuhrman and his wife, Jessica, have a son, Miles, who already seems to love animals and the outdoors as much as his dad. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

Adam Braun is the Founder and CEO of Pencils of Promise, a nonprofit organization that
has broken ground on more than 80 schools around the world and delivered over 3
million educational hours in its first four years. PoP was founded with just $25 in October
2008 using what Braun describes as a «for-purpose» approach to blending nonprofit
idealism with for-profit business principles.
Brauns passion for international education was ignited when he traveled to over fifty
countries in his early twenties. He graduated magna cum laude from Brown University,
previously worked at Bain

www.tedxfremont.com How do you break down mental barriers and beat the willpower trap? Al Switzler, cofounder of VitalSmarts, researches methods for driving sustainable, measurable behavior change. Switzler is coauthor of four NYT bestsellers, including Change Anything.
www.alswitzler.com

About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)

In this talk, Oudai shares his story, especially how some key moments in his life shaped his belief and motivations. With his personal story, he hopes to inspire you to follow your goals undeterred by the difficulties you may face.

Oudai holds two master’s degrees, is a winner of the Chevening Scholarship, and a previous champion in swimming. He has a strong passion for learning, as well as development and community service and he plans to devote the rest of his career to this.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at ted.com/tedx

На вопросы Владимира Познера отвечает художник, скульптор, лауреат Государственной премии Российской Федерации Михаил Шемякин. Он рассказывает о вынужденной эмиграции, жизни в Париже и в Нью-Йорке и о том, почему он не стал возвращать российское гражданство, размышляет о том, обостряется ли талант в условиях несвободы, говорит о проблемах сегодняшнего образования и своем отношении к современному искусству.

«Самые. Самые. Самые» — документальный сериал Владимира Познера и Ивана Урганта о странах Скандинавии и Финляндии.

Вторая часть трилогии о Финляндии посвящена финскому образованию. Согласно международным исследованиям, которые раз в три года проводит PISA, финские школьники много лет подряд показывали самый высокий в мире уровень знаний. В чем секрет такого успеха? Как организовано финское школьное образование? В чем его уникальность? И есть ли какие-то проблемы? Эти вопросы Владимир Познер задаст педагогам, экспертам в области образования и детскому писателю Ханну Мякеля.

Познер побывает в самой обычной общеобразовательной школе на окраине Хельсинки. Директор школы Леэна Сиппонен проведет для него экскурсию по школе, расскажет о методике преподавания, о том, чему прежде всего учителя уделяют внимание в процессе обучения, о правах и обязанностях учащихся. Открытием для ведущего станет посещение образовательного центра «Эврика», который является ярчайшей иллюстрацией того, как вообще учат и воспитывают детей в Финляндии.

Джон Сьюард Джонсон II умер 10 марта 2020 г. Очень жаль.
Парк, находящийся недалеко от Принстона, не только знакомит с современной скульптурой и популяризирует изобразительное искусство (Моне, Руссо, Матисс, Ренуар, Мунк), но и создает новую реальность своими композициями, выполненными в человеческий рост, и воспроизводящими поверхности кожи и материалов с детальной точностью). Очень интересно обнаруживать в разных уголках парка скульптуры, которые принимаешь за людей и людей, которых подозреваешь в скульптурности. Отдельное впечатление- скульптуры в многоэтажный дом. В парке есть чудесный ресторанчик с романтичным пейзажем.