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What if the University of Life Really Existed? | Adam Holden | TEDxFHSU

2,020 views · Published 27 May 2015 · 17:05 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2015 · Nonprofits & Activism

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In an amusing, insightful talk, Dr. Adam Holden notes several traits that are characteristic of good education – elements that must be interactive for students to have personally meaningful experiences. How then, are those assets molded together to form the University of Life? Holden provides the answer to this question, and perhaps one day every person will have the opportunity to attend a university that is academic, blended, affordable, immersive, and global.


While serving as the Chair of the Department of Teacher Education at FHSU, Adam Holden’s initiatives have led the program to top U.S. News and World Report national rankings. FHSU has the 3rd best secondary education program in the country and the 12th best elementary program, one of only 10 universities nationwide to rank in both categories. Holden speaks nationally and internationally about Blended Learning, Open Education Resources, Google Apps for Education and Problem Based Learning. He has spent over 25 years in K-12 and higher education. He is responsible for mobilizing a Blended Learning initiative in one of the largest public school districts in Kansas, creating a unique Teaching Residency, and leading the movement toward exclusive use of Open Educational Resources throughout the Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University. His work at the K-12 level resulted in two National Blue Ribbon of Excellence in Education Awards from the U.S. Department of Education. 

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at http://ted.com/tedx

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