EWC and DCPS Students to Speak at TEDxFSCJ Salon
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Posted By: William Jackson on December 07, 2016 EWC and DCPS Students to Speak at TEDxFSCJ Salon The opportunity to speak at a TEDx event is a great honor and an awesome opportunity to share learning that changes the paradigm of the intellectualism of teens and young adults when talking about technology and applying tech to influence changes in society. TEDxFSCJ has been ongoing, providing great content for discussions and actual application. The national and global discussions provided by diverse speakers enable those selected to share their experiences, knowledge and passion in diverse disciplines in fields such as medicine, science, technology, religion, politics and engaging in the area of thought leadership, unexplored creativity and innovation. TEDTALKS and TEDx are different entities, the opportunity to share information and establish connections are powerful. Selection is highly respected and offers the chance to grow intellectually because of the platform of engagement and collaboration on multiple levels. TEDx are independently run discussions. Johnathan Gregory a student at Edward Waters College majoring in Elementary Education and a proud member of "Call Me Mister" program and Elisha Taylor a student attending Kirby Smith Middle School are both provided the honor of being presenters at the upcoming TEDxFSCJ Salon. Each showing leadership abilities in their academic, community service and application of the use and integration of technology. Mr. Gregory is not just a student at the historic Edward Waters College, the oldest HBCU in Florida, he is employed with TEAM UP at Pickett Elementary School where he is involved in teaching, mentoring and helping to build young minds for the future. He has participated in several tech conferences in Florida sharing his growing experience and skills as a future educator and thought leader. EdCampNABSE (Tampa, Florida,) "TIGERTALKS Experience" at Edward Waters College (Jacksonville, Florida), WordCamp Conference (Philadelphia, Pa) and other tech conferences. Mr. Gregory is a proud graduate of The Bolles School and attended Duval County Public Schools in his elementary and middle school years. Elisha Taylor III an honor student at Kirby Smith Middle, a Magnet School focusing on STEM - Science Technology Engineering Mathematics. Mr. Taylor has participated in several technology conferences as well and attended TEDxFSCJ. Gaining experience in speaking about and applying his passion for technology that he has gained from school and attending conferences like Florida Heritage Book Festival (St. Augustine, Fl), EdCampMagic (Orlando, Fl), WordCamp (Jacksonville, Fl.) and technology Meetups. Mr. Taylor is influenced by the speaking and presentation abilities by his father the Senior Minister of Northbound Church of Christ in Jacksonville, Florida. Mr. Gregory and Mr. Taylor are mentored by educator , blogger and professor William Jackson a teacher with Duval County Public Schools and professor at the historic Edward Waters College. Prof. Jackson a blogger and speaker himself travels nationally to tech conferences and involved in his community. Professor Jackson takes students on field trips encouraging them to not only attend, but to contribute to the discussions at conferences, workshops and meetups. Learning, contributing and applying the integration of technology as students grow in knowledge and abilities. This creates changes from teacher centered to student centered learning and providing increased hands-on opportunities for collaboration and application to real world experiences and future careers. TEDxFSCJ Salon theme is "Our Digital Leaders of Tomorrow" http://tedxfcsj.com Resources: Jon Gregory: Instagram @indo_jon Twitter @Indo__Jon William Jackson: Twitter @wmjackson @williamdjackson Dr. Jose Lepervanche @DrLepervanche @drlepervanche Florida State College @TEDxFSCJ Web tedxfscj.com If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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William Jackson
Educational Technology and Social Media Instructor, Edward Waters College South Carolina State University class of 1985 Member Since September 2008 |
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