The Inspire Project
The Inspire Project is like a TED talk for students but backwards
What is The Inspire Project About
The Inspire Project began in 2017 connecting students with amazing people worldwide to have meaningful discussions about our guest’s lives, careers, dealing with failure, success, and many other facets of life. Inspire’s format is not a speaker-driven monologue aimed at students. It is a dialogue-driven discussion with students. Think of it as a fireside chat, minus the fire. No pomp and circumstance, just talking with students.
The Inspire Project removes ‘herofication’
James Loewen describes herofication as a process when individuals are portrayed as “perfect creatures without conflicts, pain, credibility, or human interest.” Loewen argues that the process of herofication damages students’ learning. This process may also discourage kids from striving to be someone that is so perfect and untouchable. The Inspire Project provides kids the opportunity to realize that these amazing guests are, well, just people like everyone else.
How Can I fit The Inspire Project into my classroom?
Super Easy
Present/Provide information from The Inspire Project’s website
A Step Up!
Provide your students with the name of the guest and have them investigate outside of school
Come back with information to share
Highest Impact!
Tie a unit or subject to the guest’s background and impact
Mission Statement
The Inspire Project: Empowering students to become leaders today through innovative mentorship and action.
Vision Statement
Shaping the future by harnessing the power of our global youth now for a better world.
