[Music] [Music] Good morning to one and all. I thank the Indian public school and the TED for giving me this exciting opportunity. Today's talk is about how we all can come together and let the learning emerge just like the flowers blossom.I am Dr. . Navin Sundaram. I have some magical moments in my brain which I would like to transfer to your brain.I request all of you to close your eyes and behold this thought for a while. During my training days in the delivery room, there used to be this wonderful momen ...

Psychological Challenges in Education - Forgetting: Within 24 hours of learning something new, individuals can lose up to 70% of the information if it is not reviewed [4] - Low Motivation: A survey in a class of 28 students revealed that approximately 93% (26/28) were extrinsically motivated, while only about 7% (2/28) were intrinsically motivated [10] - Short Attention Spans: The average learner can only focus for about 10 to 15 minutes before their mind naturally wanders [13] - One-Size-Fits-All Teaching: Education often focuses primarily on linguistic and logical-mathematical intelligences, potentially sidelining students with strengths in other areas [18] - Learning Difficulties: Conditions like dyslexia, ADHD, and autism are different ways of processing information, not indicators of low intelligence [21] Solutions and Strategies - Spacing Effect: Reviewing lessons regularly at timely intervals (a day later, a week later, a month later, and so on) helps reinforce learning and combat forgetting [6] - Boosting Intrinsic Motivation: Varying the teaching method can boost intrinsic motivation, making learning more engaging and personally meaningful [10][11] - Pomodoro Effect: Breaking information into smaller parts and varying the teaching method can help maintain focus and re-engage the brain [16] - Diversifying Learning Styles: Offering diverse project options that cater to different learning styles can enhance engagement and investment in learning [20] - Addressing Learning Difficulties: Utilizing tools like audio books, text-to-speech software, and visualized schedules can support students with dyslexia, ADHD, and autism [22][23]

[Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] It's 1992. Bergen Elementary in the small mountain town I grew up in in Colorado. And it's my favorite day of the year. It's field day.And as I'm lining up for my next competition, I might as well have been Braveheart's daughter. I'm talking child-sized kilt and blue war paint. I am ready to destroy the competition, to do whatever it takes to win this next competition and add yet another blue ribbon to my extensive ribbon collection, which I 100% keep in a box underneat ...