Steam Co. are to host a TED talk event at the Blake Studio on Saturday 18th March. TEDxNorwichED exists to bring together people who are passionate about education in its broadest sense, so that ideas, projects and principles can be shared, debated and discussed.
The theme for the event is ‘Inspiring Generations’ and in this light there will be a screening of 'Most Likely To Succeed' - the Sundance festival nominated and award winning film that’s helping school communities reimagine what our children and their teachers are capable of doing. It is then hoped that the audience will stay to on to share your thoughts in a discussion around the issues raised both by the film and around educating our children for the fourth industrial revolution.
Speaking ahead of the event, Nick Corston, co-founder of STEAM Co said: “Amazing work is being done for our children in our schools across the country by amazing techers, working with their communities. After all, as we say at STEAM Co. it takes a whole village to inspire a child. But the education system they work within was designed over a hundred years ago and a lot has changed. Our children certainly have. This evening gives us a chance to stop and think about it. To engage and florurish in tomorrow's world, our young people need to be encouraged to create, collaborate and innovate. I am very much looking forward to watching the film with carers, creatives, teachers, headteachers, governors, employers, academics and local government representatives, and hearing what they have to say about evolving education in the UK."
Timings
7:00 Arrival, refreshments and talking to strangers
7:30 Introduction by Nick Corston STEAM Co.
7:45 Film starts
9:15 Panel and audience discussion
10:00 Event ends
Further information and tickets for this special event are available here.