点燃表达的勇气，麻老师借TEDx舞台让孩子们的声音被听见

Q：麻老师您好！什么促使您去年发起校园TEDx活动？

A：初衷特别简单！我发现高中生对社会事件、生活方向其实有很多深刻思考，但常因年龄被忽视。所以想给他们一个大舞台，让声音被更多人听到——选TED这个品牌，就是希望社会能重视这个时代青少年的想法。另外也想给他们勇气，告诉他们：不用是大咖，只要有自己的见解，就能站上舞台传递价值。

Q：活动筹备中既要给学生自主权，又要把控推进节奏，您是怎么平衡的？

A：我给自己的定位是“赛道旁的教练”！学生都是面试选拔出来的，我对他们能力很有信心，只守住基本边界——比如规避政治等不符合平台规则的题材。大部分时候会忍住干预的冲动，哪怕他们讨论方向有点乱，也相信他们有自己的思考；偶尔没忍住指个方向，孩子们也可能有自己的坚持，尊重就好。

Q：您对这次的活动主题“Becoming”有什么见解？

A：我特别认同“人生是一场旅程”的说法！Becoming的核心就是“选择”——每一步选择都在塑造正在成长的自己，这样的人生才有趣。而且TEDx的核心是传播多元思想，学校也一直给学生校内外的舞台，让他们在体验中建立自己的认知，这和Becoming的理念特别契合。

Q：除了TEDx，学校还推出了疗愈空间、数字创造力工坊，这些新项目的初衷是什么？

A：这都是基于对学生和社会的观察！疗愈空间是想帮孩子们认知情绪、放松减压，真正感受到快乐；数字创造力工坊则是正视AI的争议，引导他们用好AI的优势，同时规避潜在风险。我们不只是教工具，更想让他们看到技术的局限与问题。

Q：您期待这场活动能为台下的观众和学生们带来哪些具体的影响和改变？

A：一方面，哪怕观众能记住一句话——比如“前行的路因选择而清晰，不因犹豫而变宽”，在未来做选择时能得到启发，就很有价值；另一方面是同伴影响，看到朋友能组织、能演讲，会让他们觉得“我也可以”，这种辐射效应特别好。

Q：对于下一届 TEDx 活动，您有着怎样的规划与期许？

A：我们会延续“老带新”的模式——今年的组织者会成为明年的教练，招募新团队传承下去，每年都办。但我没有预设期待，主动权完全在孩子手里，我们只把握好安全边界，剩下的让他们按自己的想法去做就好。

Q: Hello, Teacher Ma! What prompted you to initiate the campus TEDx event last year? 

A: The original intention is very simple! I noticed that high school students actually have a lot of profound thoughts about social events and life directions, but they are often overlooked due to their age. I want to give them a big stage so that their voices can be heard by more people - choosing the TED brand is to hope that society will value the ideas of these teenagers in this era. Also, I want to give them courage and tell them: You don't have to be a big name, as long as you have your own insights, you can stand on the stage to convey value.

Q: How do you strike a balance between granting students autonomy and keeping the event preparation on track?

A: I consider myself to be a "coach by the racetrack"! The students are selected through interviews. I have great confidence in their abilities. I strictly adhere to the basic boundaries - for instance, avoiding topics that are against the platform's rules, such as politics. Most of the time, I can resist the urge to intervene. Even if their discussion direction is a bit chaotic, I believe they have their own thoughts; occasionally, when I can't resist and point them in a direction, the children might have their own persistence. Just respect them.

Q: What's your insight into this event's theme, "Becoming"?

A: I completely agree with the statement that "life is a journey!" The core of "Becoming" is "Choice" - every choice we make shapes the growing self we are becoming. Such a life is truly interesting. Moreover, the core of TEDx is to disseminate diverse ideas. Schools have always provided students with both on-campus and off-campus platforms for them to build their own understanding through experiences, which is in perfect alignment with the concept of "Becoming".

Q: Besides TEDx, the school has also launched healing spaces and digital creativity workshops. What were the original intentions behind these new projects? 

A: All of this is based on observations of students and society! The healing space aims to help children understand their emotions, relax and reduce stress, and truly experience happiness. The digital creativity workshop addresses the controversies surrounding AI, guiding them to utilize the advantages of AI while avoiding potential risks. We don't just teach tools; we also want them to see the limitations and problems of technology.

Q: What specific impacts and changes do you expect this event to bring to the on-site audience and students?

A: On one hand, even if viewers can remember just one sentence - such as "The path ahead becomes clear through choices, not broadened by hesitation", and they can be inspired when making future decisions, it would be very valuable. On the other hand, there is the influence of peers. Seeing that friends can organize and speak would make them think "I can do it too", and this kind of ripple effect is particularly beneficial.

Q: What  plans or expectations do you have for the next TEDx event? 

A: We will continue the "old mentor new apprentice" model - this year's organizers will become the coaches for next year, and a new team will be recruited to carry on the tradition. It will be held every year. But I have no preset expectations. The initiative lies entirely with the children. We will only ensure the safety boundaries, and let them do as they wish within that framework.