Yesterday was the second annual TEDxCK event (Chatham Kent). This year’s theme was”food for thought.” We had farmers, musicians, authors, teachers and even students in the building sharing big ideas. If I had to summarize the day into a few words, I would call it change and innovation. Regardless of your profession or industry, people are dissatisfied with the status quo.
Looking forward to being surrounded by dreamers today #tedxck #inspiration #positivevibes #sparkingideas pic.twitter.com/AnIsm6n53h
— Debbi S (@DebbiSluys) April 23, 2015
Bob Kerr, local organic farmer speaking abt the importance of organic farming @TEDxCK #tedxck #ckont pic.twitter.com/5OBXN8BoW5
— HeartCulture (@Lakeside252) April 23, 2015
@AnthonyCheam Would you like to download a new version of you? #TEDxCK upgrade your life pic.twitter.com/oWe5EFPY7i
— Debbi S (@DebbiSluys) April 23, 2015
One talk in particular stuck out to me. Andrew Faas shared his research and thoughts on workplace bullying. As a teacher, we talk bullying all the time from the kid level. It was too shocking to hear the tragic workplace stories. A good opportunity for self reflection.
@andrewfaas remains us about staff engagement in the workplace. Sound familiar @icprin? #tedxck
— Brian Aspinall (@mraspinall) April 23, 2015
If a culture of fear is present complaint processes & feedback loops do little to stem workplace bullying. All too real in orgs #TEDxCK
— Kate do Forno (@katsmewsings) April 23, 2015
If a culture of fear is present complaint processes & feedback loops do little to stem workplace bullying. All too real in orgs #TEDxCK
— Kate do Forno (@katsmewsings) April 23, 2015
I also had the chance to sit with Dave Kranenburg. He’s one pretty smart dude. I recommend checking out his work. A lot of his ideas are applicable to education and classrooms.
@davekburg Dave Kranenburg talking abt networked approach 4 achieving scale towards a sustainable food system #tedxck pic.twitter.com/JKduWN0UIm
— HeartCulture (@Lakeside252) April 23, 2015
Rhizome has a thick underground stem with shoots growing from it. Apply to scaling social change. Great ideas from David Kranenburg #TedxCK
— erin kys (@ErinKys) April 23, 2015
Although I missed a chance to chat face to face with Paul Spence, we did connect online. Much respect for him as he challenges the farming system because he considers his kids future as being upmost important. Kudos to you, fellow troublemaker.
Paul Spence bringing some uncomfortable truths abt eating local food & asks "why aren't we doing more?" #tedxck pic.twitter.com/uB3cLH6Usr
— HeartCulture (@Lakeside252) April 23, 2015
Elizabeth Downey-Sunnen shared some insightful ideas around teaching kindness to kids She no longer gives tests and exams in her classroom. She finds more value in having conversations with kids.
@TEDxCK Elizabeth Downey-Sunnen speaking abt simple & powerful msg: teaching kindness in schools. Beautiful. #TEDxCK pic.twitter.com/KkZE55sZVS
— HeartCulture (@Lakeside252) April 23, 2015
Jennifer Pate is on a mission to expose the plastics found in our great lakes. She’s a problem solver, adventurer and risk taker.
Loving this talk from Jennifer Pate on being a #glocal! Citizens of Earth – think global act global. #TedxCK
— erin kys (@ErinKys) April 23, 2015
Listening to Jen talk Global to Glocal at #TEDxCK with 4 students who are preparing their own @lkdsb Youth Talk during Education Week
— Tracy VanDenBossche (@TracyVDB) April 23, 2015
Brian French’s talk was one every student should hear. We live in a world of databases. Be careful what information you submit.
You are your google searches #UhOh #TEDxCK #FoodForThought
— chaachi (@celiaceccacci) April 23, 2015
The world is one big database! That's scary stuff… #TEDxCK
— Nicole Adan (@nicoleadan) April 23, 2015
Kerry Taylor shared a different perspective on financial literacy. A $100 pair of jeans at 50% off is not a saving. You still spent $50.
@squawkfox #TEDxCK Collect dollars not stuff #lovemyshoes
— Debbi S (@DebbiSluys) April 23, 2015
@squawkfox #TEDxCK Collect dollars not stuff #lovemyshoes
— Debbi S (@DebbiSluys) April 23, 2015
"It's not about how much you make. It's about how much you don't spend." #TEDxCK
— erin kys (@ErinKys) April 23, 2015
My talk was next. I shared my view on failure, risk taking and problem solving in classrooms. I wrote about it here.
He's ready! So are we!!!!!@mraspinall #tedxck pic.twitter.com/aICRtseSJP
— Fanvav (@fanvav) April 23, 2015
Grades create fear. Switch from "failing is bad" to "failing is good" #TEDxCK
— erin kys (@ErinKys) April 23, 2015
Jenn Kranenburg and her two students shared their challenge based learning project with local food banks. Pretty incredible the impact they have made here in CK.
Getting ready to head on stage @TEDxCK after @mraspinall, with these two lovely ladies! @LKDSB #TEDxCK #lkdsb pic.twitter.com/UVBghSACVQ
— Ms.KranenburgsGr2/3s (@JennKranenburg) April 23, 2015
@JennKranenburg inspiring to see student focused, making a difference teaching #TedxCK
— Suzanne Brown (@Aimhighsb) April 23, 2015
grade 2 student says 'I don't think we can't help. We're the ones living in poverty.' – what happens next inspires @JennKranenburg #TEDxCK
— Dave Kranenburg (@davekburg) April 23, 2015
Wow. Having a really tough time keeping the tears in check. Beyond inspiring @JennKranenburg #TEDxCK
— Kate do Forno (@katsmewsings) April 23, 2015
Grade 3 teacher @JennKranenburg and her class helped Outreach for Hunger make an awesome promotional video! #TEDxCK pic.twitter.com/mT5Nd3qbP0
— bMan Says… (@bManSays) April 23, 2015
The day finishe with Jason Hall who has been featured in a Apple commercial. Jason shared a moving story from “Bikes and Murder” to #SlowRide. I encourage you to check him out. His story alone is a great message for students about determination. His global message of community resonated with me.
This guy is now speaking at #TEDxCK. What a story! http://t.co/m3PCKK2Leb
— bMan Says… (@bManSays) April 23, 2015
Jason Hall of @slowrolldet is on stage @TEDxCK #TEDxCK abt his very cool biking tour/community development project. pic.twitter.com/oKLmGDbpVY
— HeartCulture (@Lakeside252) April 23, 2015
It's about passion, and connecting with people who are just as passionate – Jason Hall @detroitbikecity #TEDxCK
— chaachi (@celiaceccacci) April 23, 2015
All in all, it was a day of awesome-sauce. I think the participants outlasted the stage.
Our #tedxck letters are getting tired too… pic.twitter.com/39Bbb4zIM0
— John Lyons (@hubcr8iv_john) April 23, 2015
The day was captured by photographer Jordan Crow. Check out http://jordancrow.com
#TEDxCK was such an awesome time today! More photos going up on http://t.co/aQeTAQpQEO in the next few days. #CKONT pic.twitter.com/p8gPN3ICYy
— Jordan Crow (@jordanlcrow) April 24, 2015
Outstanding event! – #TEDxCK Thanks to @johnlyonsphoto @fanvav and their entire team for this inspiring day. Looking forward to next year!
— Cathy Dilliott (@Dilliotto) April 24, 2015
Visit the official website at tedxchathamkent.com
For all the kids who grow up in a small town and think they don’t stand a chance. You do. I was once that kid.