The One Thing All Great Teachers Do | Nick Fuhrman | TEDxUGA

[@nickfuhrman3864]

Hi everyone! It was 5 years ago today that I delivered this TED Talk and my life has been forever changed. Thank you, thank you, thank you for watching, sharing it, and smiling along with my story. I'm so humbled! We're all teachers. --Ranger Nick :)

[@hannahcrossett3415]

Thank you, Ranger Nick, for all you do and have done.

[@nickfuhrman3864]

@@hannahcrossett3415 thanks so much!

[@jocelyn794]

Thank you, Dr. Fuhrman! I am returning to school after six years to complete my degree and I was moved by this, and used this TedTalk as inspiration. Thank you.

[@sgo4681]

yo're great !!! thank you for this speech !!!

[@carrietay7704]

Thank you Ranger Nick! 🙏🏻

[@JoeTaxpayer]

I’ve used the phrase “students don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” This is a teacher who exemplifies that cliche.

[@RedCloudBeechWaveAhh]

That's a great. thing, thank you so much...

[@downbntout]

Love that name

[@JoeTaxpayer]

@Steve Hayes - Ok, I'll bite - can you explain what you mean? "Not America" can mean we are somehow unique in some regard, or that your non-US country is very different. Still just would like to understand what you mean here.

[@JoeTaxpayer]

@Steve Hayes - Much appreciated. Now, I'm wondering if it's unique to the US, or varies by country. I'm in a somewhat unique situation, an in-house tutor vs classroom. And have had great success working with students who need that kind of relationship. Not all teachers have the time or patience to make that happen.

[@kevintoto7542]

@@JoeTaxpayer I am from New Zealand and I totally agree with that statement. “students don’t care how much you know, until they know how much you care.” Thats what great teachers do, they go the extra mile for their students.

[@Lightbulb909]

I’m binge-watching all the Ted talks on what makes a great teacher. I’m about to embark on the beginning of my teaching career this summer.

[@lizziebkennedy7505]

Go, you awesome persona,

[@maartendas1358]

Go for it, and watch all you can - but also be prepared to forget everything you’ve watched the minute you stand in front of a class for the first time :) THEN the teachable moments will come :) and the kids will be your teachers as much as you will be theirs.

[@Lightbulb909]

@@maartendas1358 Yeah, I look forward to forgetting everything once I’m up there.

[@toma3447]

I embarked on mine this summer too and still am.

[@amina2645]

@@maartendas1358 so right! I teach kids, I love this job and love kids even more! Indeed they become your teacher of patience, innocence and unconditional love 💕. Good luck to the new teachers!

[@Capable-opinions]

Went to school with him, he was a rare breed. Nicest kid/guy, befriended anyone and incredibly smart. Congratulations on your success, Nick!

[@AngeluszM]

That's pretty cool, I love his energy! Reminds me a bit of bubbles from trailer park boys, in a good sense haha!

[@elye6739]

what a coincidence -_-

[@Almot10]

What are u trying to say!?

[@chotuchhotu3406]

Pp

[@alive3589]

wow

[@Boleh888]

This is what viewers want. Thanks Nick. Great teachers: 1. Celebrate mistakes 2. Appreciate differences 3. Relay feedback 4. Evaluate themselves The great teachers C.A.R.E.. Ranger Nick teach people not entertain people. 'People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people don't forget how you make them feel'.

[@abigailgeorge3679]

you are a gem! thank you! having a late night and this exact assignment is due soon.. 🙏

[@waking-tokindness5952]

Thanks so much, "Iran", for condensing, for all of us here, all the essentials of Ranger Nick's whole talk into just two short paragraphs [your comment]. (Of course, perhaps needless to say, thanks even more to Nick himself, to Ranger Bill, to their helpers, .. to the TEDx staffers here, .. to all the KZbin staffers, to our device makers, internet maintainers, electric co.s, builders, miners, drillers, .. to all farmers, transporters, grocers, retailers, .. to etc etc etc .. .. --- to every one of us, worldwide! )

[@melodyrutherford6635]

yuhh thankyou

[@joer8273]

@@abigailgeorge3679 do yourself a favor and find time to watch the whole thing when you can. Worth every minute.

[@raniayehia6975]

@@joer8273 totally agree with you. The whole experience of listening to him, seeing his gestures and understanding everything single message he delivers is priceless 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@KodyDoesMath]

Teaching is not an easy profession, but it is one of the most fulfilling.

[@donmelbouchard]

I am a teacher/professor of 36 years. Moved to tears. This is a great teacher. So good.

[@Frank22164]

Great teachers are to be celebrated certainly but they should not be funded via coercion. I'd have more respect for someone earns his/her keep.

[@camerongudgell2452]

@@Frank22164 shut it

[@reinfaster]

I'm sure you are a great teacher. Thank you for your work

[@Deuce-yr9gj]

Thank you for all the great work you do!!🙏

[@Ming6818]

"Owl-standing work, Ranger Nick!" 😇

[@andysullivan1120]

A lot of people are more concerned about making themselves feel superior rather than bringing other people up. Good teachers make people feel positive and create internal motivation.

[@thsu8]

Wow. You nailed it.

[@pvillhound]

That is SO true! Well said!

[@LukenUSee]

Amen amen and amen

[@FancDancr]

I will be crediting you with this quote...profound!

[@aprilsmith9210]

Well said! Thank you!

[@BeccaWright1012]

So happy I had the opportunity to help Ranger Nick create this awesome talk and herd some pretty cool animals!!! 🐍🐢

[@jaycollins6792]

Great talk thank you

[@mukhtharbinusman6352]

That was great from you lady. All the best

[@jodeebaldwin509]

great thank you

[@belaubekiis]

Thank you, Becca!

[@NancyRodriguez-tx4er]

You did a great job!

[@carolhudson1194]

Nick, when I was teaching adults who had been kicked out of school, I put a smiley face on their assignments. And they LOVED IT! Many had never ever had a positive comment in the whole time they'd been at school.

[@emmcatherine1460]

Thank You , as it would have given them courage along the way. Light And Love Along Your Way.

[@marlovequadros3763]

Thanks for all

[@MrsTikiGod]

I suspect not receiving positive comments played a major role in being kicked out of school.

[@trickytreyperfected1482]

People really don't realize how much positive comments matter for both kids and adults.

[@roseto3679]

@@emmcatherine1460 hhuruttyrttttthuyhtq

[@MS113MS]

A great teacher continues to teach you long after he or she left you.

[@Fiddlemama]

Amen! 😁

[@davidcattin7006]

The owl stamp story broke me. As a professional trainer, I always keep in mind an idea I got some time ago-- that adults are just kids in really big bodies. So, yeah, they need a break during your talk, they need to have some fun, and, yes, they still like stickers! Great ideas and a great presenter! Thank you!

[@guidansr750]

At a football coaching clinic, a linebacker coach from the Miami Dolphins said he had similar experiences. He would give his LB of the game a snack size Snickers bar like you'd hand out at Halloween in his squad meetings. Pro NFL players would play for that Snickers--and be hurt if they played well and didn't get it--just like the UF player went out of his way to get that owl stamp! Simple recognition and showing you care. It goes a long way with people.

[@saitougin7210]

"Egg-shellent job! Owl-standing work! Unbe-leaf-able work! Paw-sitive improvement!"

[@kombatace7971]

"Purrfect!"

[@bigwinslow6274]

As somebody who's recently made the decision to get my degree in education, Ranger Nick was exactly who I needed to listen to.

[@worstpianist3985]

Good luck

[@ruralcounsel]

Don't make the mistake of thinking an education degree helps that much. Better you become expert at what you are going to teach. Too many education degree holders don't know their material, but depend upon pre-packaged lesson plans, answer keys, and do a poor job at really teaching.

[@Beinrangel]

I'm in the exact same position now, just started my education, and Ranger Nick is just what I needed today

[@LiatrisAspera]

I am a 7th grade science teacher who just finished my first year teaching. This moved me to tears. We have so many opportunities every day, every hour to teach like this guy does and make the type of impact he talks about. I want to be like this guy!

[@FAWNGROVEDUDE]

Ive been teaching for 20 years now...I graduated with a B.A. in English and traveled a bit...bartending, waiting tables, temping...i felt extremely lost and disappointed in myself for not "doing something" with my degree. what i didn t realize at the time is that i was working on my ability to communicate and be personable. I was very shy and waiting tables forced me to face that. At age 29, i went back to get my Masters degree in Education -- it was the best decision i ever made. He touches on some really important facets of teaching here...ones I had to learn through experience and many, many mistakes. My first teaching job was in a very challenging school, and i remember many days i said to myself walking into that building " Im going to give this five years" ...i wanted to quit for a while, and I blamed it on the kids-- I thought they were out of control, didnt care, and hated school...again, i didnt realize I was building my own skills, constantly reassessing what i was doing, making personal connections with kids who needed that extra attention, learning how to be myself in front of the room. 20 years in, and i still get excited to start class. even if its a zoom during covid. I dont know everything, and I tell kids all the time "this is going to be hard, but we are going to get through it together."

[@jamesnguyen7069]

i agree

[@AliceJoMiner]

I loved your response! I sooo relate. Spot on. Thank you.

[@sarahyip2825]

Those who've struggled and overcome are the ones who makes a difference. Best wishes to all who teach with heart 🌱

[@somefreak6610]

Protect this man at all costs

[@liammurphy2725]

I wonder how many creatures in peril have found a safe space with Nick?

[@Brian-kl1zu]

Fill in the blank "Great teachers---------." My immediate thought: "Care." How gratifying to see that the first letter of his four main principles spelled "CARE."

[@happilyeverstephanie]

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[@liammurphy2725]

Twenty three and a half minutes of my life I'm so happy with. This... is what TED is all about. I cry with happiness.

[@MrsIBR]

When I was a student in college our professor would put a sticker on our papers whenever we get the highest score in the class. I swear the amount of joy I felt whenever I get that sticker. It was a badge of honor!... I do it for my middle schoolers now 😎

[@shelleyharvey9447]

I am a teacher and when he asked us to write a word down to fill in the blank, I wrote down care!

[@samhhaincat2703]

I couldn't think of a word that fit everything that teachers have been for me, so I just thought "Great Teachers Rule". Heh. I'm 43 and still talk to my highschool English teacher. She means the world to me.

[@d.j.7069]

This guy has a GIFT; so glad he followed his natural instincts and got into the right "profession" for him. He's so smart, maybe mom wanted him to be a doctor and dad wanted him to be a lawyer. He listened, and is where he is supposed to be!

[@mcvitty1070]

16 years in education and never have I been so inspired as I was after watching this, fantastic effort Mr Fuhrman.

[@ayasarsour2860]

Thank you very much 😊

[@abdulsamadkhan5804]

Very inspiring. Thank you

[@vivianhudacek1556]

Retired teacher here. Got to spend 40 years doing what I loved. My favorite Ted Talk ever-& I’ve listened to a bunch! Thank you, Ranger Nick!

[@alexandralignell5424]

My teacher in 6th grade would get those pop up stickers (like thicker ones that stand out from the paper a little), new ones every time, and put on our tests and assignments when we did well and it was always so fun to see what kind of stickers and notes we got. Like we would compare our stickers after class. “I got an ice cream, what did you get?” I’m kinda sad we didn’t get those in my last school, 9th grade, but hopefully they’ll do it now in high school. It really is motivating

[@carlenedean8382]

Love this!! He’s so correct

[@mistere3858]

Students NEVER make mistakes - When they find ways that don't work, I ask the class to help them, the student gets it right, then I tell them how great they are for improving. Students soon learn trying a way that doesn't work is nothing to worry about.

[@coscomosco4388]

Thanks. I may not forget how you made me feel.

[@jeany_beany8410]

holy cow if i got turtle on my assignments for good grades (no matter how old I get) I would try a lot harder on test. Its the little things that really bring true joy, honestly. I would love to have a teacher that cared that much. lovely ted talk mate

[@AliceJoMiner]

I heard a young woman after a week at a girls came observe that one lesson she learned was that the little things really are big things. I appreciated reading your comment.

[@lisaapau2253]

My word was love! I was close ❤️

[@mitchellsmith6942]

I'm thrilled to share how I had the privilege of inspiring a struggling fourth-grade student to embrace reading. Recognizing their challenges, I introduced captivating, real-world applications of reading. We explored exciting topics and stories that aligned with their interests, such as adventure, animals, and space. By making reading relevant to their passions, I witnessed a transformation. Their engagement soared, and they began devouring books with enthusiasm. It's incredibly gratifying to see a struggling reader not only improve but discover the joy of reading, reinforcing the power of personalized, real-world connections in education.

[@fabischmoker1671]

You are a true inspiration my friend! I'm a teacher myself. I hung that picture @21:34 behind me in my classroom for 2 years now. I live and teach by it every day! Thank you :)

[@IanHollis]

To save you time (21:21), the "one" thing that all teachers do is: Celebrate mistakes. Appreciate differences. Relay feedback. Evaluate themselves. (i.e. C.A.R.E). The one thing that all teachers do is care. *The point:* "I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel." - Maya Angelou.

[@jairobarbosadeoliveira3450]

But why saving my time? At the end of the day, Time is timeless, anyway.

[@putthasangkla5697]

The “care” word will make sense if you listen to the whole talk, mate

[@caitirwin6793]

This talk is so good, do your self a favour and watch it for the details.

[@harveysp5899]

great for screen shot! thanks

[@TheRabbitHiro]

Boo! No shortcuts!

[@KageManTV]

Who are the 288 that need a hug? See the ESP. What a great talk this was! I loved the references to animals.

[@mr.c2485]

Great teachers are approachable.

[@ellendieringer8418]

That WAS my 1st answer! You remember them for life- watched this my accident but you’re good speaker!

[@tatianamurzina]

I burst into tears... What an incredibly inspiring person, educator, and speaker!

[@Once_More_With_Feeling]

Dr. Fuhrman (DUDE!!!) is living the DREAM!

[@gabby7882]

One of many things great teachers do is admit they don't always know but are willing to learn.

[@SamuelHalford-l5i]

Your teaching style is so effective!

[@jedfriedland1520]

Nice modeling of presence, pacing, authenticity and humor. Great theme and delivery.

[@lesdance3237]

I agree!! Us teachers are also actors!! 🤩

[@keyuzhang9510]

tears almost burst, Can't believe... i give you my owl stamp!

[@jkjines]

This was not forty-five minutes but I am truly changed in my thoughts about educating from this day forward. Thanks Ranger Nick!

[@kjbdn]

Freeman Tilden would be proud of you, Ranger Nick! Thanks for the excellent nature interpretation! I'm retired now, and your talk gave me smiles and great memories!

[@deepaksunarofficial]

In my short teaching experience in early ages, I had nurtured a few drug addict students and change other way round their lives. They are life time happy now. Well said, Nick!

[@MarleyElizabeth22Channel]

That’s my professor!! Woo!!

[@johnandreae6948]

The greatest tribute to Ranger Bill is that his work and caring lives on through Ranger Rick’s teachings. Awesome TED talk - think I’ll celebrate with an M&M.

[@guzmacmomof4]

Great teaching goes down to this exactly and that builds connections. We all need connections

[@lesdance3237]

Ranger Nick you just made my day!!! From a teacher to a teacher, we do teach because we care! Teachers smile, teachers are charismatic, teachers inspire. Thank you for making me laugh out loud about the football player and the turtle stamp!! You are a gem, and you have touched so many lives. Thank you for touching mine too!!!

[@ea1997]

As I listened to him, so many great teachers I’ve had in my life passed through my mind…and I added him to the list just from this one lesson. The world needs more like him.

[@NurseMo337]

One of the best ted talks ive seen. We need more like him in school

[@michaelricci9845]

Retired teacher here, now volunteer teaching GED students. I would sometimes write "one-deer-full" on student papers.

[@jordanloyola8086]

Currently in school to become a school counselor and this is exactly what I needed to hear. This guy is amazing! His students must adore him.

[@TheodoreJohnKaczynski997]

my music teacher saw us once tired so she put on some relaxing music and let us sleep in class one of the best teachers i ever had.

[@dhanaazm7897]

Ranger Nick you are Pawsome and Owlstanding. Thank you Dear Nick. Love you.

[@ms.mallett1840]

Love this talk! I have been teaching for 28 years and love it like you do! The enthusiasm never wanes!

[@katien1684]

I'm convinced of the following..all those negative people who gave Dr. Nick a THUMBS DOWN didn't have someone like him while growing up teaching them to be a good HUMAN BEING!

[@rodgerhempfing2921]

How could anyone give him a thumbs down.? He would be a excellent teacher mentor

[@PPN451]

Great teachers love people!

[@joetinker7855]

thank you nick, you are the new and improved generation of an already great person

[@roberthiggins2252]

Great teachers:1. Celebrate mistakes 2. Appreciate differences 3. Relay feedback 4. Evaluate themselves Great teachers CARE. If you think about it, these 4 points should apply to everyone all the time. For example, as a dad, husband, friend, etc, I should be putting these things into practice in all of those roles I have.

[@johnhughes1952]

Could listen to him forever!

[@alansteiner3173]

Ranger Nick, Mister Rogers genuine people, teaching, being themselves, you can feel the care.

[@aprilsmith9210]

Exactly!

[@carlisle3469]

Stumbled upon this--couldn't stop watching! Thank you, Ranger Nick!

[@hussamalmaqtari8597]

One of the best best best videos I have ever seen

[@misssuereal]

Towards the end when he asked again what we think of a great teacher and I whispered to myself 'just someone who cares'...I burst into tears when he listed it down and highlighted CARE. Because truly those are the teachers I still remember till this day.

[@mikelundrigan2285]

He even taught us about the importance of “keystone” species! Just watched the story of this critical understanding , “The Serengeti Rules” on PBS’s Nature! Highly recommended!! Bravo Ranger Rick!!👏👏👏

[@amalgamatedpurpose1687]

I am so glad i came upon your Ted Talk. Have been feeling emotional all day, tearful even. Debating with myself how the remaining days of my life should look. You have helped decide. Soif I can not be Ranger Seumas, then I can just care. Thats enough for me. God bless.

[@eplantsnoosa1]

Ranger Nick you are an inspiration: You are an Educator, a teacher, an edutainer ! Our future generation need more teachers like you.. What a special gift you are to all those who have the pleasure of being in your presence. You made me smile and you taught me more than 'a thing or two' ! I rate this one of my top 3 Ted Talks ! Thank you Ali Pilling ePlants

[@shyannenicholewymer]

What a great human being and educator. Those who are lucky enough to get to experience his passion and his presence inside a classroom should definitely not take it for granted! Thank you for all you do!

[@fireballfitness170]

21:34.... Great teachers care. Celebrate mistakes, appreciate differences, relay feedback, evaluate themselves.

[@mariannaandreou2447]

Ranger Nick, I ve visited and revisited your talk . Always been on my mind since I watched it. I really wish I was there or in one of your classes. My key word for finding this talk again was turtle Shelly 😁 , it stayed with me along with the sticker ex-shell-ent! As a teacher myself I would put LOVE on the line and I really think that love is what makes us do everything you mentioned, all the four points. Not judge our kids , build them up, help them believe, inspire them to be and do more , making them realize their worth and power. Love and respect, the principles Lord Jesus taught us should be in every class our children go to. I hope and pray that my two daughters have teachers who love respect and care enough as you said to be good teachers and to build them up the way slwe should all do with each other outside the classroom. We teach each other every single day and are taught every single day. All the best to you Nick❤❤

[@ShelleyCarpenterYoga]

Thank you for caring and teaching. The world is a better place with you in it!

[@aprilsmith9210]

Ditto!! Thank you for caring enough to share to us all via TED!

[@bluemoongypsies]

Much respect to you Ranger Nick, my answer to "good teachers -------- " was "care" and you spelled that out perfectly.

[@JACNAC]

It's amazing what we can accomplish with Love...

[@davidmorgan1547]

Ranger Nick, you Sir are awesome. Thank you

[@sophietand3240]

Thank you very much Ranger Nick! You are a great person and a wonderful teacher! You made me happy!

[@turtlemom62]

I have been teaching biology for 24 years. This made me cry. What an incredible man and wonderful presentation!

[@anahitharutyunyan5754]

After listening to the ted talk delivered by Dr Nick Fuhrman I started giving questions to myself the answers of which could let me understand the ideas that the speker wanted us to think of. Who is the one great teaher that comes to your mind? What makes him/her special or better than others? One of the things that Fuhrman said but didn’t concentrate on was that we can have impact on others both in and out of the classroom. According to him the thinkgs that all great teachers do were the following 1) celebrate mistake 2) appreciate differences 3) relay feedback 4) evaluate themsekves And lastly the speaker ended his speech by citing Maya Angelou “The one thing that all great teachers genuinely do is care”. Despite Fuhrman was mainly speaking about teachers-student relationships, I think it is worth mentioning that communication with some people outside of school or university can mean much more than the years passed with them, since that one prson can give a greater lesson to you than the teacher with all the four mentioned “ characteristics”. I have a personal example. During fall 2019 I was part of WCIT in Yerevan working as a personal assistant for Jim Poisant, secretary general of WITSA, and albeit the time was limited I gained a valuable life lesson from him which was “ whenever you feel disappointed or bad because of another person, remember that bad feeling and never let anyone feel the same way because of YOU”

[@holliroll8789]

Good point

[@trishgardner6390]

Appreciate the differences.This is the key to all teaching.

[@audrey4127]

Such an inspiring talk and an inspiring person, thank you so much !

[@JLaw954]

Well done, Ranger Nick. Great teachers make 23 mins fly by and leave the audience wanting more.

[@rallymaster001]

Feedback - it matters, it matters, it matters! Thank you 'Ranger' Dr Nick!

[@angelokiir5205]

it was an enjoyable class to listen to from Dr. Nick, great teachers celebrate the mistake I like that quotes. Angelo Kiir

[@katrinalewis802]

What you describe is much more than a teacher, it is a mentor. What an achievement! My favorite Ted Talk.

[@rhondamoffit6490]

I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR SHARING!!!!!

[@LoveThemWell]

New middle school teacher here! This is so inspiring!! I will remember!

[@paulbeaumont7485]

What a brilliant talk.

[@joellan13]

Amazing. It has inspired me to start a new week of teaching. Thank you.

[@JenniferCastaneda97]

Thank you Ranger Nick

[@jojojo3411]

What an excellent speech!!🙌🏼

[@ATLScotty105]

Thanks for reminding me how important great teachers are. You're a gem.

[@Glennhairston]

This gentleman is outstanding he knows how to connect with people

[@jrbmgarner]

Great teachers . . . enjoy what they do.

[@kevinshoemaker8459]

Absolutely wonderful job

[@TheFighter-Teacher]

Laughed a lot in your talk Never a boring class I am sure you are a great good teacher🤝 I want to be like you✨✅

[@PleaseBeYoga]

This video makes me emotional. Someone who TRULY cares. All teachers should embody this energy. What a great man.

[@wellbizcarol]

Nick, you are the most amazing person I ever had the honor to listen too. I‘m a reacher and I‘m going to aspire to be just like you. Thank you so much.

[@kristencromwell1123]

This made me tear up. Loved this so much.