Video: Ted Talk - 21st Century School-in-a-Box for the Developing World: Jim Teicher
8 October 2012
In this talk, Jim provides examples of how innovative technology can be used to transform education in communities that face significant barriers in access to technological resources and even electricity.
Jim is cofounder and CEO of CyberSmart Education, a leader online professional development and curriculum fostering 21st century skills to increase student engagement and prepare students to achieve in today's digital society. Jim's designs have flipped the traditional model of school technology use in developing nations as CyberSmart Africa addresses the challenge of bringing 21st century learning to schools with poor infrastructure -- schools with no electricity where light shines through rusted ceilings.
TEDxTeachersCollege 2012 explored innovations in international education at Teachers College, Columbia University, one of the leading schools of education in the world. The full-day event covered themes about education, policy, peace and justice, technology, and gender identity. For complete coverage of the conference, visit www.tedxteacherscollege.com