#TEDEdChat Archive
Sparked by the enthusiasm of teachers in the TED-Ed community, TED-Ed hosts #TEDEdChat on Twitter every Tuesday from 6-7pm ET.
Tuesday June 7, 2016
6:00 PM EDT
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A1. They don't know the options of what they COULD be because the jobs that will be available to them are unknown.
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A1 It never occurred to me this might be a problem until I met
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A1. It's ok to not know and leave the young mind open for many curious and intriguing possibilities
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A1. I am uncertain of problems with asking children what they want to be... We have community helper day each year for K classes.
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A1 It almost puts a cap on the jobs children think are available, leaving so many fields unknown & unexplored.
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A1: It puts too much emphasis on job rather than outcome. Should ask, what problems do you want to solve? https://t.co/CvUx6MZAcK
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Indeed! Many future jobs are unforeseeable.
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A1: This type of question invites limitations in thinking and creativity. Kids need both attributes to succeed as adults.
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TED_ED: For the next hour, our tweets will be dedicated to moderating . Join the discussion!
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TED_ED: Q1 What problems come with asking children what they want to be when they grow up? https://t.co/qkpvVdK3Cq #…
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it limits their possibilities. May inadvertently box them into a path really should be open.
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We also have leadership clubs for 2nd and 3rd grade students based on their interests.
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A1 It can limit their willingness to explore all options open to them.
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It does limit. It also implies kids have to wait until they grow u to... (fill in the blank)
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A1: it only allows the to answer based on what they know as a potential job. Ask "what problem do you want to solve" instead
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Q1 Perhaps we could ask what are you passionate about or what would you love to know more about? And see where this takes them!
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Develop leadership mindset in all faculty and students.
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A1: If parents/teachers don't agree with a child's response, it can destroy the child's hopes and dreams.
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long time my friend, hope you are well
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This quote implies kids can't take action now. "When you grow up" is a roadblock and inspires a fixed mindset.
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Perhaps the question assumes they cannot be something now https://t.co/IiSZOXI2nu
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A1. I am uncertain of problems with asking children what they want to be... We have community helper day each year for K classes.
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What said... https://t.co/mhe6BDYXvB
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This quote implies kids can't take action now. "When you grow up" is a roadblock and inspires a fixed mindset.
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Great point - It can be a hit to his/her self-confidence.
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A1 I think it limits kids' minds to believing they can only do one thing or solve only a certain type of problems.
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. Love this, but also think we should expose Ss to different things. I learned about opera, tennis, etc. in S. (1/2)
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Yes, and to build on what you said, it limits kids to today's problems.
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I agree with both of you. Exploration is key!
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. I am now passionate about things I never knew about until Ts exposed me to them. (2/2)
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What if their answer is to be a ballerina or an artist? Can it be passion instead of problem solving?
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A1: I think the problem with the questions is "when".It's conditional and limits current possibilities.
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I am well! It's good to "see" you!
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A1: It assumes that Ss have to be one thing
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I like " what problem do you want to solve?"
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. Excellent insight! Love the point about digging deeper.
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It also tells them that one day they will work for someone, not promote learning problem solving skills.
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always a pleasure Della..
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A1 There's a complex relation between what I really want to be and what the reality and possibilities might put me in.
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Limited idea of what options are out there & view of gender roles from a child's perspective https://t.co/b0yjW6ohNW
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A1: I ask S's what kind of jobs they would find most enjoyable. This way they can come up with options based on skill & enjoyment
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Q2 coming up in a moment!
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Makes me think of what I'm reading- "Privilege, Power and Difference" -This is a powerful statement! https://t.co/MRYXNXb08N
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A1 There's a complex relation between what I really want to be and what the reality and possibilities might put me in.
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A1: Another problem can be adults' responses/reactions to Ss answers
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A1: I ask S's what king of jobs they'd find most enjoyable. This way they create their own options based on skill and enjoyment
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Often times the enjoyment aspect isn't found in one's primary job. Side hustles or volunteer work can provide that just as much
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A2: Volunteering. Kids have a natural "caring" instinct that really shines when they do things to help others.
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Every child in a TED-Ed Club, delivering a talk is making an impact.
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. better to ask "what problem are you going to solve?!"
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Yes! With all of the talk of passion, this is important to keep in mind!
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A2: My kiddo is walking to raise $ for
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Ask Children what improvements need to be made and what are the solutions. They love this! Be ready for honesty.
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A2: Through personal experience, making an impact is influencing just 1 life...& children do that more than we recognize
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Q2: Ss research local issue, create a solution and present to local leaders. Service learning is great for real world application
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A2 Successes in social situations; showing that he/she is beginning to comprehend actions & their effect on others.
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When a child recognizes & responds to the needs of others or when they create their own solution to prob https://t.co/FZhmUgpMlU
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Adults shouldn't limit a child's aspirations. All too often parents try to live through their kids.
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Even Ss who didn't agree gave her props for speaking her mind so well.
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A2. From sharing part of their lunch to volunteering at an animal shelter, children make an impact in ways big and small.
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A2 After reading a Time for Kids article about Sudan, former Ss wrote/performed plays to raise $
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Anytime a child takes a risk or is authentic, s/he is impacting kids (and adults) who witness. May inspire courage to be real.
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TED_ED: Q2 coming up in a moment!
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Starting a recycling project and herb garden for our lunchroom. Kids are leaders!
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's students have worked to
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A2 Being a positive role model for their peers at school and in their communities.
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Q2 When kids make deposits in others' emotional bank accounts, they are making an impact.
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A2: Working with other Ss to solve real world, community-oriented problems with a real, viable solution. https://t.co/cMpeZCQfQg
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Use kids for morning news. Adults and students listen. Making an impact for sure!
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It was! It's one of my fondest memories from my time in the classroom.
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wow! That's a reasons to celebrate students
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A2the impact is not being able to study in an academic and a practical way what I find interest in after finshing school
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Totally! They taught me a lot that year.
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A2: I encourage positive actions in class. Ultimately, positive interactions with people in the real world are what impact us all
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Student advisory boards at school and district levels make an huge impact.
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. Honestly, I think these types of lessons sometimes get lost in today's educational framework. :-(
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Q3 is coming up in a moment!
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Students having relationships with adults at school makes an impact. Kids talk when they trust and know we care!
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Woohooo! is in the house!
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A2 being able to make them express their feelings through art and through their reactions towards different situations
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tell 'em work is something enjoy doing and imagining being paid...
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A3: Creativity. Ideas. Inventing. Exploring.
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A3 Beginning of the year classroom expectations come to mind...
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A2 when encouraged is a powerful force for good in education. Ss learn to engage & advocate. https://t.co/VVIZvfkeC4
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A3: Kids can offer unique, fresh, honest perspectives on so many things.
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A3: I think kids have the best answers when it comes to creative divergent "no box" thinking
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A3: Kids know what they like, and tapping into their likes when creating assignments can benefit their learning. (1/2)
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It makes me think of the Marshmallow Challenge where kindergartners had the most interesting designs
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A3 Problem solving. Never underestimate savviness.
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A3. Any and all, even if no one follow theirs advice, but it's good practice for them to give it.
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Q3 I love the way S' have a freedom about them and live in the moment.We can learn lots from playing more and being more present
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ditto! When you ask a q, you can count on it being honest
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A3: Ss know best the issues that are impacting their communities and futures.This knowledge can be used in making it all relevant
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A3: (2/2) However, kids are just that, kids. They need guidance to help them make better decisions (even adults still need help!)
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Art heals, inspires, soothes... All kids (humans?) need art in their lives
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yes! Give them tools and watch the possibilities
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Matt from Aus. Late in. A2: When a S makes me question myself in the classroom. If it makes an impact on me, it impacts others.
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A3 Lessons we should look to from kids? Every day is a fresh start. Forgive and forget.
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When you want a real answer, ask a child...
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A3: It's often impressive (good, bad, or otherwise) to just ask "What do you already know about ____?" https://t.co/Oi5julUqlo
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Totally. Try not to do so much modeling. Ditch those exemplars.
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Welcome, Matt! We're glad you're here.
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not just children in education but also with adult Ss
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A3: When directing their learning. We give them skills, strategies, etc. Ask them to apply to their learning. However it works.
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A3 How can we help them get to where they want to be?
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A1 Plus we live in times that are changing rapidly & what a child decides on now as a career may not exist in future
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I think we should remind ourselves how to be kids sometimes. My daughter once said "you have no idea how hard it is to be a kid"
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Yes! We do need to stop, watch and listen to our kids.
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Time
Consistency
Humility
Flexibility
Openess
https://t.co/Z8vaQKdeTY
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A3 How can we help them get to where they want to be?
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it starts by encouraging questioning and then listening to them
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so glad you joined us tonight. When can I share with you in TO?
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A3 in play - when we become adults we forget the art of play
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yes, they're a reflection for what's inside you, and studying what they're doing is a source of satisfaction
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so true!! Have you ever watched a child playing with play-dough for hours? That look on their face!
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Your tweets are like poetry
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A4 TED-Ed Clubs are a great way to give students a big voice!
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A4: My Ss love anything TED related. Sometimes watching causing tech issues. That inspires them to make their world different!
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please! I would love to. Is it in November?
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Mine were chasing a toad around the front yard an hour ago.
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A4 involve them in community enterprises. In the future this will belong to them - so start now.
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A4: It gives kids an outlet for their opinions to be heard, as well as get encouraging feedback to all their ideas.
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Q4: Kids need to know that can make a difference so they can make a difference. can promote and support gaining that knowledge.
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Shucks. Thank you for the kind words I am inspired by everyone in this chat and this amazing talk.
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The mission of is to amplify the voices of students and teachers.
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A4: Inspires children because they can watch & be inspired by other amazing children
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A4:starts by them looking for problems THEY want to solve.Pls stop standard fundraisers! Have kids pick an organization or cause.
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It is so great that you found that medium, connected and created!
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A4: once Ss become active participants in making change, learning isn't just an activity but it can become a way of being.
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A4 TED-Ed Clubs encourage Ss in different states, countries, continents to connect and find common ground.
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A3: Students need role models their age. When they see peers making a difference it will inspire them https://t.co/51BTOqXDRa
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A4: Students need role models their age. When they see peers making a difference it will inspire them https://t.co/51BTOqXDRa
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yes!! Because they matter
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Q4 TEDEd is authentic.. real audience and purpose. This inspires and engages. TEDEdConnect really helps S's to realise this too.
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Awesome chat with the learning network on ! Thanks a bunch for the awesome gathering.
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Thank you for joining the chat!
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. Thanks. Awesome sauce to you!
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You are making a difference.
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Thanks for a great chat tonight.
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Thanks for an interesting chat! Fab discussion questions!
