Top 5 TED Talks for Educators 2024

Send us Fan MailI LOVE TED Talks. About six years ago, I posted my list of favorites for teachers on my blog, and it has been shared thousands of times. I decided it was time to update things, as the educational landscape has changed so much since then. Guess what? Even with all the changes, three of my Top 5 have withheld the test of time. Get ready to be inspired and invigorated!Top 5 TED Talks for Teachers 2024 updated:Rita Pierson - "Every Kid Needs a Champion"A heartfelt reminder of the importance of building positive relationships with students. This TED Talk inspired one of the most beloved prompts in my Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers Journal.Best Quote: "Every child deserves a champion—an adult who will never give up on them."Sal Khan - "How AI Could Save (Not Destroy) Education"Explore the potential of AI to revolutionize education with personalized tutoring and teaching assistants.Quote: "AI could spark the greatest positive transformation education has ever seen."With all the negativity surrounding ChatGPT and school, this talk will leave you excited and inspired with the possibilities to provide every student with a personal tutor, and every teacher with a turbo-charged assistant.Sir Ken Robinson - "Do Schools Kill Creativity?"A compelling case for nurturing creativity within the education system.Why it's still relevant today and a must-watch for every educator.Tyler DeWitt - "Hey Science Teachers, Make It Fun"A call to make learning engaging and accessible through stories and demonstrations.Reflects on the impact of deconstructing jargon and fostering a love for science.William Kamkwamba - "How I Harnessed the Wind"An inspiring story of determination and ingenuity from a young mind in Africa.Encourages teachers and students to appreciate the power of education and creativity. I find it helps me connect with the very best about why I am so passionate about free education for all students.Perfect to watch in your class with your students.What do you think about my picks? Do you have favorites that you think I'd love? Let me know! And stay tuned for next week's episode when I update my list of Top 5 TED Talks for Special Education Teachers. ➡️ To get your FREE 🎁 PDF Guide The Professional Teacher's Guide to Saying "No" visit: www.gracestevens.com/saynoWant to truly thrive in teaching without sacrificing your personal life?   Check out my signature on-demand self-study course, Balance Your Teacher Life.  Complete details here: www.gracestevens.com/balance📘 My latest (and greatest!) book:The Empowered Teacher ToolkitCheck out the best-selling Positive Mindset Habits for Teachers book here Beat Teacher Burnout with Better Boundaries book hereMy TPT Store: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/grace-stevens-happy-classroomsWanna get social?https://www.tiktok.com/@gracestevensteacherhttps://www.facebook.com/GraceStevensTeacherhttps://www.Instagram.com/gracestevensteacher Old school: Website : www.GraceStevens.com (courses, blog & freebies!)