Welcome to TEDxASB
TED is an annual event where some of the world’s leading thinkers and doers are invited to share what they are most passionate about. “TED” stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design — three broad subject areas that are, collectively, shaping our future. And in fact, the event is broader still, showcasing ideas that matter in any discipline. In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TED has created a program called TEDx, where x=independently organized TED event. TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. Our events are called TEDxASB, where x=independently organized TED event. At our TEDxASB events, TEDTalks videos and live speakers will combine to spark deep discussion and connections in our ASB community.
Enter to Learn and Serve is our school's motto and the motivation for us to host TEDx events for our community. ASB hosted three TEDxASB events this year - December 2009, February 2010, and April 2010.
The theme for our December 2009 TEDxASB was “Dreams for the Lives of Others”. Our school’s mission is to “inspire all of our students to continuous inquiry, empowering them with the skills, courage, optimism, and integrity to pursue their dreams and enhance the lives of others”. On December 1st, we focused on service in the fields of education and health, and engaged in discussions about ways to empower our community to become more involved with local issues. Speakers moved us to dream about what is possible and motivated us to strengthen our commitment to serve others.
The theme for our February 2010 TEDxASB was "Embracing Leadership, Innovation, and Change." This was the second TEDxASB event and was held during the ASB Un-Plugged conference. This event focused on empowerment and growth, one of our ASB core values – “All individuals have potential for growth.” In a world transformed by human ingenuity and technology, one thing is clear. Social technologies invite any individual to become a leader, an innovator, and a change agent. This decentralization of authority in the 21st century will fundamentally transform our societies. Hence our theme: Embracing Leadership, Innovation, and Change.
The theme of our April 2010 TEDx event was “Perspectives on Modern Life”. This event focused on balance, one of our ASB core values – “A balanced lifestyle is the essence of well-being.” As we look ahead to the 21st century and we consider the implications of issues like climate change, globalization, fundamentalism, and the ongoing information revolution to name a few, we recognize that people all over the world face tremendous challenges to bring health, safety, and fulfillment to their own lives and to make the world a better place. At the same time, we see phenomenal opportunities to address these challenges through leadership, economic integration, cross-cultural understanding, and democratic processes. Perhaps at no other time in the history of the world do so many individuals and organizations feel so empowered to make a positive difference. Yet, this is also a time, like so many others in the history of human kind, of deep and sometimes difficult soul searching -- How do we help our children to be better human beings? What can we do to help others? How do we find balance in our own lives while optimizing our contributions to our families, "tribes," and societies? This TEDxASB event did not attempt to bring resolution to these questions but rather provide unique perspectives on personal fulfillment and making a difference in the lives of others in our modern times.
We will host two TEDxASB events in the 2010-2011 school year - November 2010 and March 2011.
Enter to Learn and Serve is our school's motto and the motivation for us to host TEDx events for our community. ASB hosted three TEDxASB events this year - December 2009, February 2010, and April 2010.
The theme for our December 2009 TEDxASB was “Dreams for the Lives of Others”. Our school’s mission is to “inspire all of our students to continuous inquiry, empowering them with the skills, courage, optimism, and integrity to pursue their dreams and enhance the lives of others”. On December 1st, we focused on service in the fields of education and health, and engaged in discussions about ways to empower our community to become more involved with local issues. Speakers moved us to dream about what is possible and motivated us to strengthen our commitment to serve others.
The theme for our February 2010 TEDxASB was "Embracing Leadership, Innovation, and Change." This was the second TEDxASB event and was held during the ASB Un-Plugged conference. This event focused on empowerment and growth, one of our ASB core values – “All individuals have potential for growth.” In a world transformed by human ingenuity and technology, one thing is clear. Social technologies invite any individual to become a leader, an innovator, and a change agent. This decentralization of authority in the 21st century will fundamentally transform our societies. Hence our theme: Embracing Leadership, Innovation, and Change.
The theme of our April 2010 TEDx event was “Perspectives on Modern Life”. This event focused on balance, one of our ASB core values – “A balanced lifestyle is the essence of well-being.” As we look ahead to the 21st century and we consider the implications of issues like climate change, globalization, fundamentalism, and the ongoing information revolution to name a few, we recognize that people all over the world face tremendous challenges to bring health, safety, and fulfillment to their own lives and to make the world a better place. At the same time, we see phenomenal opportunities to address these challenges through leadership, economic integration, cross-cultural understanding, and democratic processes. Perhaps at no other time in the history of the world do so many individuals and organizations feel so empowered to make a positive difference. Yet, this is also a time, like so many others in the history of human kind, of deep and sometimes difficult soul searching -- How do we help our children to be better human beings? What can we do to help others? How do we find balance in our own lives while optimizing our contributions to our families, "tribes," and societies? This TEDxASB event did not attempt to bring resolution to these questions but rather provide unique perspectives on personal fulfillment and making a difference in the lives of others in our modern times.
We will host two TEDxASB events in the 2010-2011 school year - November 2010 and March 2011.
This independent TEDx event is operated under license from TED.
TEDxASB - April 2010
TEDxASB - December 2009
