Mali Bickley
Canada
Students are constantly being bombarded with IT in their lives. They come to school as digital natives and we are their immigrants. We need to teach and learn using these tools, as they are using them anyway. We need to guide them through this shift in education, or we will have a group of unmotivated, disengaged youth. By having them connect, collaborate, communicate and share by using such tools as TIGed collaborative classes and other tools, we can engage them as they prepare to become... (read more)

bijaldamani
India
I derive my inspiration from Mother Nature and discovering things that she has to offer. All the inventions, innovations and philosophies of the world are hidden in nature. I am also inspired by children - their enthusiasm and sense of curiosity inspire me. (read more)

Julia
Russia
Would it be too trite if I say "life"? Like in "Moulin rouge" they sing "Love is a many splendid things" - the same for life! When you see child's smile, pregnant women, parents playing with babies, kissing couples, adults who hold their hands.. don't you feel happier? I do. And thus there are these moments when you realize that you've helped someone and made him a little bit happier. These moments inspire me. And it also these moments when you realize that you've helped someone which... (read more)