The main thing I learned from this video, is the invention of the Embrace Baby Warmer:
I learned that this invention is simply a very small sleeping bag like pouch with special warmers in the pack that act as the heat source. These warmers can last at the steady temperature of 35-37 degrees Celsius for up to four hours. I also learned that this device is expected to save lives of millions of babies. (it did come out in 2010, as it was an older Ted Talk). However, not only did I learn simply about this product and it's purpose, but the reasoning behind it's invention, and how this can effect the future. This product provided a simple, localized, affordable solution to the problem of premature babies dying due to parents not being able to afford a $20,000 incubator to keep their baby at a healthy temperature. The Embrace Baby Warmer is proving that the only good products don't have to be complicated, sent from around the world, or ridiculously expensive. This warmer is a solution that just about anyone can use, and save lives of premature babies everywhere.
What are the speaker's effective speaking techniques?
Jane Chen's product is that of a very sensitive subject, premature babies and death. Because of this, Jane used a very calm, collected, soft voice to portray her product, usability, and reasoning behind it. This worked because it opened people's hearts through her soft voice, and allowed them to feel inside their heart, the importance of this product and getting the word out there.
What is his/her presentation style?
Like most of the "Ted Talkers", Ms. Chen had slideshow behind her. This slideshow simply incorporated relate-able pictures, and she referred to it little. It added some visual for her audience to look at, besides her of course. In addition to the slideshow, Jane had a sample of her product. I think that this is important, so that people can actually see it...size, look, use. This gave the visual versus just the pictures, for the audience to found out more about the product.
What matters from this video? How does it connect you you personally? To education? To the world?
This video could save lives, so of course it matters. Specifically it matters to parents of premature babies that cannot afford expensive equipment. Although, this invention is also useful and cheaper to those who have a lot of money. For me personally, I cannot use this product, nor do I know anyone personally that can use it. However, after seeing this Ted Talk, I now know that there is an affordable, simple solution. Before watching this, I could have never imagined that a product like this existed or was being made. After watching this video, I went online, and of course many websites had the Embrace Baby Warmer for sale, and they were available everywhere. Through education, this little known baby warmer can spread the word. Also, I think that it would be cool to do a fundraiser at a school to raise money to purchase many of these and give them to people who really need them, and cannot afford to spare even $25. Around the world, this product could save lives. If the word gets out and spreads, this could become a world known product and be saving lives all over the place, all over the world!
-Mikaela M.
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