In Dave Egger’s TED Talk, he inspires other to get involved in education. He begins by telling the intriguing story of his tutoring center 826 Valencia -- a pirate supply store that is also an English tutoring center for local students. This center has encouraged others to build similar locations. He sums his whole talk up with the encouragement to get involved in education.
After watching his TED talk I was struck by the brilliance of 826 Valencia. Its environment greatly increases intrinsic motivation. Students want to be there and look forward to coming. The idea of it being a pirate supply store is so exciting for many kids that going there and getting one-on-one attention with a tutor would be a fun experience unlike school. Schools should take after the 826 Valencia. If schools made their design and decor more fun and interesting it could make kids excited about learning. In addition a fun design can inspire creativity and adds a welcoming atmosphere as opposed to the typical stark, white-walled classrooms. I know at least for me I learn and enjoy learning more in environments with aesthetically pleasing or engaging designs. Schools should also put a larger emphasis on one-on-one attention and welcome volunteers to help achieve this one-on-one time.
I think the message that Egger conveys is important and worthwhile. People need to be interested and engaged in education at all its levels. Education is the backbone of society and the more educated youth are, the brighter and more intellectual the future. Also by volunteering in education one can excite students about learning -- learning that will help them succeed in the future.
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