Posts Tagged ‘ted.com’

How I Became 100 Artists June 23, 2011 15 Comments

To some Shea Hembrey might seem to have a case of multiple personality disorder,  to others he is simply a genius. One thing’s for sure though, he is most definitely creative. Shea knew that he wanted to produce his own biennial, which is typically a contemporary art show put together by a number of artists [...]

The Importance of Fostering Creativity December 23, 2009 1 Comment

Sir Ken Robinson, a British author and expert in the areas of creativity and innovation, is a strong proponent of overhauling the current public education system to create an environment that better inspires and nurtures creativity in every child. Earlier this year, he participated in a Q&A session sponsored by TED and Reddit. To see [...]

Astronaut Mae Jemison speaks on Teaching Arts and Sciences together. November 6, 2009 3 Comments

Have you been to TED.com?  This is a great site with great information. Astronaut Mae Jemison speaks with passion about her belief in teaching arts and sciences together. “Mae Jemison is a poster child for an education that combines arts and sciences. As she says, “I always knew I’d go to space.” Trained as an [...]