TED Talk #18 A Life Lesson from a Volunteer Firefighter

Even though we're apart now, it's not going to stop TED Talk Fridays!  

Here's a great talk that may inspire you. 

Volunteer firefighter Mark Bezos tells a story of an act of heroism that didn't go quite as expected -- but that taught him a big lesson: Don't wait to be a hero.

Think about the little acts of kindness you can do for your friends and loved ones now.  We need that kindness now more than anything.  

Remember those gifts that Anne made for her family for Haunnukah? They meant the world to them!  

Your homework this weekend is to find small ways you can brighten the day of the people around you.  It's not about grand gestures and expensive presents, but maybe doing the dishes, reading a book with a younger sister or brother, making a picture, playing a game together, or even an IOU when you do 20 minutes of whatever they ask :)  Mrs. Frank liked that one, right?  I'm sure your family would too. 

Now is your chance!  I challenge you! 

#gettheshoes

Check out his talk here! 

TED Talk #17: The Thrilling Potential of 6th Sense Technology

In my Stories and Film class, we've been talking a lot about imagined technological advances that are becoming more and more of a reality.  Our TED Talk today shows just how close the future is.  What was once only seen as sci-fi is not becoming possible.



Check out Pattie Maes's TED Talk as she introduces us to the 6th sense and a very Minority Report way of using technology! 

TED Talk #16 Living a Life Without Limits

Hi Everyone,

Get your tissues ready for this one!  Some talks are funny.  Some talks are educational.  Some talks are jaw-dropping.  Well, this talk is a combination of all those things and so much more. 

When she was 19, Amy Purdy lost both her legs below the knee. And now ... she's a pro snowboarder (and a killer competitor on "Dancing with the Stars"!). In this powerful talk, she shows us how to draw inspiration from life's obstacles.

Here is the link to Amy's talk about living life without limits.

Oh, in case you missed it, here is a video of one of Amy's best dances on Dancing with the Stars.

I hope you enjoy it.