Category Archives: Creativity

The Birth of a Spoken Word Poet
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Posted on October 1, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. This week we have spoken word poet Sarah Kay telling the story of her metamorphosis from a wide-eyed teenager soaking in verse at New York’s Bowery Poetry Club to a teacher connecting kids with the … Continue reading →

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Txting is killing language. JK!!!
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Posted on September 24, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have linguist John McWhorter who claims “Txting is killing language. JK!!!” Does texting mean the death of good writing skills? John posits that there’s much more to texting — linguistically and culturally … Continue reading →

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The Art of Asking
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Posted on September 17, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have musician Amanda Palmer who talks about “The Art of Asking.” Amanda examines the evolving relationship between artist and fan. I’ve seen this one several times and I still think it’s brilliant. How … Continue reading →

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Creativity and Disability
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Posted on September 10, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have Alberto Cairo of the Red Cross speaking about the disabled and how “There Are No Scraps of Men.” In this powerful talk, Alberto tells the moving story of why and how … Continue reading →

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What Fear Can Teach Us
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Posted on September 3, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have fiction writer Karen Thompson Walker talking about “What Fear Can Teach Us.” Karen tells the story of the whaleship Essex and shows how fear propels imagination, as it forces us to … Continue reading →

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Creative Obsession
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Posted on August 27, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have Adam Savage talking about “My Obsession with Objects and the Stories They Tell.” This talk is an entertaining adventure through the mind of a creative obsessive. In other words, the place … Continue reading →

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How Books Open Your Mind
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Posted on August 20, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. Today we have Lisa Bu talking about “How Books Can Open Your Mind.” It seemed appropriate as many of us prepare to start (or have started) a new school year This one is short, … Continue reading →

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The Technology of Storytelling
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Posted on August 13, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. This week Joe Sabia talks about “The Technology of Storytelling.” I had to watch this one a couple times. I bet you will too! What did you think about Joe’s storytelling method? Was it … Continue reading →

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Taking Your Imagination Seriously
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Posted on August 6, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. This week we are listening to Janet Echelman on “Taking Imagination Seriously.” Janet found her true voice as an artist when her paints went missing. A transporting ten minutes of pure creativity. Do you … Continue reading →

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There Are No Mistakes With Creativity
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Posted on July 30, 2013 by

Welcome to another Tuesday with TED. This week we have jazz musician Stefon Harris who explains why “There Are No Mistakes on the Bandstand.” This video includes some incredible jazz music, so sit back with the beverage of your choice … Continue reading →

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