Chris Lehman brings up some profound questions in this TED-x
presentation in Philadelphia from 2011. “Why do we need to know
this?” is question that all kids ask, yet our answers are
usually lame at best. I remember watching this but didnt post
it. You need to watch and to share with your fellow teachers. If
you are an administrator, you need to use this as a conversation
starter with your faculty. Best quote: When a kid asks why we
need to know this, the answer should be “Every class is a lens
on how to look at the world.” From the talk: Chris Lehmann
introduces a revolutionary idea in education: Encourage learning
by allowing students to do things they are good at instead of
restricting them. While that may sound elementary, Lehmann’s
speech carves out an innovative way to teach students success so
they will strive for success in the post-graduate world. Hailing
from Manhattan, Chris Lehmann is breathing fresh air into the
Philadelphia School District by providing immediate feedback to
teachers using an iPa