TEDxNYED - Alan November - 03/05/2011

Alan November is recognized internationally as a leader in education technology. He began his career as an oceanography teacher and dorm counselor at an island reform school for boys in Boston Harbor. He has been a director of an alternative high school, computer coordinator, technology consultant, and university lecturer. As practitioner, designer, and author, Alan has guided schools, government organizations and industry leaders as they plan to improve quality with technology.

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  Education

[John Wayne]

This is a brilliant speech. We need our students to have purpose, they really need to be exposed to content but they really need to control the purpose. Technology can help us with this really bright idea. Good job, Alan November!!!

[Jessie Chuang]

Publish for Good, together !

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[emarcos]

I'm so glad you mentioned captions, because Alan's talk is now completely captioned! Just click on the "cc" button. Thanks, TEDxNYED!

[Garth Holman]

As teachers for tomorrow we agree that students must have the opportunity to create a legacy through their work. Students are not learning for us they are learning and creating information for the world. Empowered to develop and create relevant work can only happen when teachers open their minds to what education is. Authentic learning gives student ownership and the ability to create knowledge and instill a lasting desire to learn.

[younglisa811]

Finally we have an educator that discusses ways to solve a problem rather than defining a problem. Thank you for your practical ideas and strategies to improve education.

[docdcc41]

Just awesome! I have told the fan fiction story in all my education classes and to any of my colleagues that will listen. I've even tweeted about it. I am glad people can now hear Alan in person.

Way to leave a legacy!