TEDxManhattanBeach – Paulo Blikstein – One Fabrication Lab per School: the FabLab@School project

"A lot of the skills we teach in school now are obsolete."

Paulo Blikstein http://paulo.blikstein.com is Assistant Professor at Stanford University School of Education http://tltl.stanford.edu. Blikstein’s research focus on how new technologies can deeply transform the learning of science, engineering, and mathematics. He creates and researches cutting-edge technologies for use in inner-city schools, such as computer modeling, robotics, and rapid prototyping, creating constructionist learning environments in which children learn science and mathematics by building sophisticated projects and devices. A recipient of the prestigious NSF Early Career Award, Blikstein holds a PhD. from Northwestern University, an MSc. from the MIT Media Lab, and a B.S. in Metallurgical Engineering from the University of São Paulo.

Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylhfpDAniqM&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Many thanks to David Nelson for sharing this.