Posts made in December 20th, 2009

TEDxOrenda @Bett 2010

Posted on Dec 20, 2009 in Conferences | 0 comments

Based on the success of previous teacher-led TeachMeet events at the past 2 BETT shows, and by kind arrangement with EMAP this event is part of a ‘three day teacher residency’ of evening events at the BETT Show 2010.  This is an unprecedented opportunity for educationalists to be inspired by and contribute to discussions, debates and presentations featuring speakers and topics chosen by other educationalists.

One of these events is Teachmeet. Another will be TEDxOrenda.

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.)

TEDxOrenda will take place in the APEX HALL at OLYMPIA, LONDON on WEDNESDAY 13th JANUARY from 6pm as part of the THREE DAY TEACHER RESIDENCY AT BETT 2010. A range of specially chosen inspirational speakers will tell their stories, all of which have some relevance to education today. The speakers include: Bill Thompson, Pat Kane, Mamading Ceesay, Alfie Dennen and James Proud.

You can find out more about TEDxOrenda here. A full list of speakers can be found there.

Entry is FREE and tickets can be obtained from the TEDxOrenda eventbrite site. The first batch of tickets are available from 9am Monday 21st December. It would be well worth registering with BETT as well just to make it simpler to get in.

I’m really looking forward to the event – and I hope as many of you can make it as possible. It should be a really interesting event!

The Known Universe

Posted on Dec 20, 2009 in Science Resources, Useful Links | 0 comments

Via @DerrenBrown on Twitter. This amazing animation of the known universe would be awesome full-screen on your IWB.