Combining Innovation & Technology
Do Schools Kill Creativity?
From the Godfather of an educational revolution, Sir Ken Robinson. This is the most watched Ted Talk of ALL TIME (at least at the time I am writing this).
Robinson discusses the importance of developing and fostering creativity in our schools.
The Art of Innovation
Guy Kawasaki discusses his career as an innovator. Kawasaki was one of the original employees of Apple and responsible for marketing the first Macintosh computer in 1984. His career in innovation has gone on from there. Great watch!
The Unexpected Benefits of Celebrating Failure
Astro Teller, Head of Google X, talks about creating a creative environment where failures are celebrated and the benefits that can have in the creative process.
Designers, Think BIG!
Tim Brown discusses the process of creativity and the Design Thinking Process Model. This is the basis of the process and slide presentations we implement in STEAM U. Great background information and a look into the skills we try to foster at STEAM U.
This app makes it fun to pick up trash!!
See how it was created and how it works. A great example of what would be an incredible STEAM U project and presentation.
Failure: Expect it, Don't Accept it!!
Watch repeated attempts of this kid, Audri, in trying to make a Rube Goldberg machine. A great example of what happens when you try new things, which is essential when doing anything new. Learn from your failures!