How Kids Thrive | Annie Russell | TEDxNewcastle
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Marine biologist, professional diver and marine educator. What makes kids tick? A joint Thinking Digital Production with Newcastle University. Sponsored by Newcastle University and supported by Newcastle Science City. Annie Russell teaches Marine Biology to students from 5 to 18 years old as the Marine Education Officer at Newcastle University's Dove Marine Laboratory in the School of Marine Science & Technology. Her particular interest is in developing a regional maritime curriculum. She is a keen diver and -- though she trained as a marine biologist -- after her degree she spent several years traveling the world and working as a PADI Diving Instructor and a Commercial diver. This was followed by a stint as a secondary school science teacher before starting her current role five years ago. Through her interactions with school groups and the Dove Marine Laboratory Summer schools, and direct experience of the Northumberland coastal ecosystem, Annie continues to develop a regional maritime curriculum which is real, relevant and appropriate. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)
This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Marine biologist, professional diver and marine educator. What makes kids tick? A joint Thinking Digital Production with Newcastle University. Sponsored by Newcastle University and supported by Newcastle Science City. Annie Russell teaches Marine Biology to students from 5 to 18 years old as the Marine Education Officer at Newcastle University's Dove Marine Laboratory in the School of Marine Science & Technology. Her particular interest is in developing a regional maritime curriculum. She is a keen diver and -- though she trained as a marine biologist -- after her degree she spent several years traveling the world and working as a PADI Diving Instructor and a Commercial diver. This was followed by a stint as a secondary school science teacher before starting her current role five years ago. Through her interactions with school groups and the Dove Marine Laboratory Summer schools, and direct experience of the Northumberland coastal ecosystem, Annie continues to develop a regional maritime curriculum which is real, relevant and appropriate. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)