Mathematics is the sense you never knew you had | Eddie Woo | TEDxSydney
TEDx Talks
@tedxAbout
TEDx is an international community that organizes TED-style events anywhere and everywhere -- celebrating locally-driven ideas and elevating them to a global stage. TEDx events are produced independently of TED conferences, each event curates speakers on their own, but based on TED's format and rules. For more information on using TED for commercial purposes (e.g. employee learning, in a film or online course), please submit a Media Request here: https://media-requests.ted.com.
Latest Posts
Video Description
In this illuminating talk, high school mathematics teacher and YouTube star Eddie Woo shares his passion for mathematics, declaring that "mathematics is a sense, just like sight and touch" and one we can all embrace. Using surprising examples of geometry, he encourages everyone to seek out the patterns around us, for "a whole new way to see the world". A public high school teacher for more than 10 years, Eddie Woo gained international attention when he posted videos of his classroom lessons online, to assist an ill student. His YouTube channel, WooTube, has more than 200,000 subscribers and over 13 million views. Eddie believe that mathematics can be embraced and even enjoyed by absolutely everybody. He was named Australia's Local Hero and was a Top 10 Finalist in the Global Teacher Prize for his love of teaching mathematics. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
Unlock Math Magic with These Tools
AI-recommended products based on this video
Texas Instruments BA II Plus Financial Calculator, Black
Casio FX300MSPLUS2 Engineering/Scientific Calculator
10.1 Inch Touch Portable Monitor IPS Screen 1366x768P 60Hz 400 Brightness 99% sRGB HDMI USB-C Monitors Switch for Xbox PS3/4/5 Laptop Compatible with Raspberry Pi, Mini Touch Screen
ELECROW 8 Inch Portable Monitor, 1280x800 Mini HD Display with Built-in Speakers, USB Powered, Non-Touch LCD Screen for Raspberry Pi, PC, Laptop, Jetson Nano, Game Consoles
7 Inch Portable Monitor Touchscreen HD 1024x600 LED Display Dual HDMI Port Small Monitor for PC Raspberry Pi Laptop Computer Xbox PS4/5 Switch Built-in Speakers
BrosTrend 1800Mbps WiFi 6 Linux WiFi Adapter for PC and Raspberry Pi 2+, Long Range USB WiFi Dongle Linux for Ubuntu, Mint, Debian, Kubuntu, Lubuntu, Zorin, Windows 11/10, Dual Band Wireless Antenna
Piggy Bank for Kids - Electronic Money Saving Box w/Code- ATM Safe - Toy Coin Bank - Boys Toys for Age 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Birthday Gifts for 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 Year Old Boy and Girl (Pink & Silver)
3D Pen for Kids 3D Printing Pen Stylo 3D Doodler Pen 3D Drawing Pen 3D Writing Pen Fun Toys Gift for Kids Include 12 Colors PLA Filament Refills with Charger
Nail Polish Pens - 5.46*5.39inch Gel Nail Pens Kit, Nails Art Markers Doodle Pen, Professional Nails Art Markers, Naiil-Art Tools For Polishing, Graffitii Dotting Arts Tools For Kids Girl Adults Begin
Gary the Farting Gingerbread Man: A Hilarious Rhyming Christmas Story Book For Kids and Families About Escaping From 2 Hungry Bakers
Victorinox Huntsman Swiss Army Knife, 15 Functions, Swiss Made Pocket Knife with Large Blade, Screwdriver, Scissors and Wood Saw - White
