TEDxManhattanBeach - Paulo Blikstein - One Fabrication Lab per School: the FabLab@School project

Paulo Blikstein paulo.blikstein... is Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Education tltl.stanford.edu. Blikstein's research focus on how new technologies can deeply transform the learning of science, engineering, and mathematics. He creates and researches cutting-edge technologies for use in inner-city schools, such as computer modeling, robotics, and rapid prototyping, creating constructionist learning environments in which children learn science and mathematics by building sophisticated projects and devices. A recipient of the prestigious NSF Early Career Award, Blikstein holds a PhD. from Northwestern University, an MSc. from the MIT Media Lab, and a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of São Paulo.
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[@AmitDeutsch]

Bravo! So many kids are jaded by homework and school before they even reach the fourth grade, we need to acknowledge that there is a growing need for technological hands-on skills AND that kids learn best when they get to be creative and do hands-on projects! Schools can even benefit from stocking up their science classrooms with used and discarded electronics.

[@graceandmarvellouswonders6249]

This presentation was wonderful I'm going to use it as an exercise for my kids. Thank you and great job

[@raquelornellas5047]

Paulo, I am Brazilian and I admire his work at Stanford e o FabLab@School =)

[@SandroBoschetti]

Great presentation and also great ideas. I would suggest portuguese subtitles in order to make this presentation accessible for a greater number of Brazilians teachers.
Congrats for your work

[@letsevo]

wonderful. nós precisamos disso no Brasil.

[@frewerage]

Stop LEARning > start THINKING > start creating. Here is another TED talk relates to this

[@MiguelaFernandes]

I which it could be Portugal, but unfortunatly no. Great ideas to share. Thanks a lot.

[@TJF2005]

Nice Job! I would love to speak with you about the implementation of this idea.

[@akai454]

Manhattan Beach? I used to go to MiraCosta High School. Oh, I miss the Ocean.

[@nalintt19]

Bravo! :):)