INTRODUCTION TO TED TALKS

My Experience/Expectations with TED: 

This is my first exposure to the TED website and forum. I have had no prior experience with this type of media, however I am excited about the potential to enhance my learning and understanding. I believe that the TED platform can be used as a excellent means of sharing information and networking ideas.

About TED:

Illuminating The Darkness With The Light of Innovation

TED is a platform for sharing ideas and information. TED is a non-profit online entity that was founded in 1984 to facilitate dialogue within the technology and entertainment industries. TED is owned by a non-profit foundation serving an online community of members. TED is disseminated in over 100 languages around the world. In essence anyone can become a TED supporter by partnering with TED to share innovative world changing ideas and concepts. Individuals are free to sponsor TEDx events within their local communities. Event sponsors are typically extraordinary individuals who believe in sharing their skills, knowledge, and talent for the greater good of humanity. These individuals are not driven by a lust for fame or fortune, but are passionate about improving the lives of those within their communities.

TED Talks:

TED Talks are events in which a keynote speaker; often the TEDx event sponsor, will present innovative ideas or concepts to his or her community. These events are recorded and shared via the TED online video platform. The TED Talk can be accessed by anyone around the world simply by visiting the TED website and viewing the content. The typical TED Talk is on average 15 minutes in length. TED has hosted a number of amazing speakers like novelist Chris Abani, filmmaker Newton Aduaka, theoretical physicist Allan Adams, cancer doctor David Agus, and brand strategist Steven Addis. TED Talks can address a variety of issues like advertising, education, medicine, engineering, and entertainment.

The TED Prize:

The TED Prize is an annual $1,000,000 prize awarded to a community leader with the most innovative idea that has the potential to instigate positive change for our world. Recipients of the TED Prize are also granted access to the talent base of TED in order to make their invention or idea a reality.

The Power of Women and Girls

TED Conferences and TED events:

The upcoming TED conference is themed "Truth or Dare" and will be held in March 16-20, 2015, in Vancouver, Canada. This event will analyze the current state of our world will providing an honest analysis of future trends and prospects for the future. In addition to TED conferences there are also TEDWomen and TEDYouth events. These separate events such as TEDWomen 2015: Momentum and TedYouth 2014: Worlds Imagined, are structured as 3 day conferences highlighting the ability of women, girls, and young people to create change.

Girl Power

TED Jobs:

Ted is constantly seeking to employ the brightest minds and rising stars from around the world. TED offers a number of jobs such as Customer Support Specialist, Data Analyst, Digital Sales Specialist, and HR/Talent Specialist. TED also offers internships within it's media department. Currently TED is seeking interns in Art Production, Design, and Distribution.