TED: Easy DIY projects for kid engineers | Fawn Qiu

The video discusses using creative projects to teach engineering to students, inspired by everyday problems. It highlights the success of a physical Flappy Bird project, which went viral and funded classroom activities. The speaker emphasizes the importance of engaging students through customizable, affordable projects, and notes the increased diversity in workshops. The video concludes with principles for designing educational projects: low floor, high ceiling, and customization.

What inspired the teacher to create their own projects for students?

Describe the teacher's experience with the Flappy Bird game and how it led to a creative project.

How did the teacher's approach to teaching technology change after observing students' reactions?

What materials did the teacher decide to use for their projects and why?

What impact did the teacher's workshops have on the diversity of participants?

What are the three principles the teacher follows when designing projects?

In what ways did the teacher ensure that projects were accessible and engaging for students?