TED Talk #7- Johnny Lee (Wii Remote Hacks)

I think that it's pretty cool the technology we've come up with in the last couple of years.  Most of the stuff were things that even our parents didn't imagine possible, and that makes me very excited for what technology will bring us in the future.  I also think that using the Wii remote as a substitute for a interactive white board is a brilliant idea.  I know that for me personally I like to use those interactive boards more than the regular traditional ones, because it does exactly what's in the title; it's interactive.  Plus the fact that it is way more cost effective than the stock whiteboards is a major bonus considering most schools don't have the money to obtain such unique pieces of technology.  Our world is becoming more technology-based every day, and I think that in order for us to keep up with the current learning systems and methods, especially in schools, than we will need innovative thinkers like Johnny to keep developing and producing products that keep us savvy with our ever-so-changing world.

TED Talk #7- Larry Burns (Future of Cars)

I found this video very interesting.  Cars are a major component in our everyday lives, and without them our society would crash.  They provide so much freedom and flexibility when it comes to traveling that we really depend on them much more than we think.  I like that car manufacturors like GM (and I'm sure many other car companies as well) are taking this "going green" approach into the design and construction of our automobiles.  Cars are one of the main reasons for global warming today, because of the carbon monoxide emissions that they produce.  If companies like GM could create a economically friendly vehicle that has the same capabilities and performance as a regular old gas guzzler, imagine how much that would cut down on the amount of carbon monoxide produced, therefore helping maintain our planet.  Even though these cars may be still in the blueprint stages of development and will take a couple of years to get on the road, they will eventually shape the future of how we drive our cars.

TED Talk #6- Dave Eggers

I think that the idea that Dave is trying to establish is great.  So many kids these days need more attention than what they get in the classroom, and by providing those children with that extra help they need I think it gives them a greater chance to succeed.  I think that this is also going to be beneficial later on in the kids' school careers, because I think that if they develop that confidence through Dave's program they will have more motivation to do their homework on their own and hopefully not need as much help, because now that they know how to do it they will be learning more.  When Dave gives his presentation, I like that he uses a powerpoint as a tool to pervay the ideas he has as well as to show what his organization is trying to do.  I think that this helps the audience stay engaged in his speaking and lets them obsorb the full potential of the information that he is providing.  The only thing that I didn't like about his presentation was his flow.  A majority of the time his speech was broken and unprofessional, and used childish words such as "um."  I think that that takes away from his overall presentation, and makes him as a presenter seem nervous and unprepared for what he has to say.  Overall, I think the main thing that I as a student need to take away from this is the idea behind his concept.  The fact that he created this place for students to get the help they needed in school is just phenomenal, and I think that I need to have that Right-Brained approach in life if I want to be successful, like Dave did with the pirate store.  This way of thinking is what is going to shape the world in the future, so I think that we all need to adapt to this style and prepare for what is ahead.