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Introduction
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TED-Ed is a free Web 2.0 online toolkit that makes it easy to learn and create your own lessons that can be shared with others.
What is TED-Ed?
Signing up is simple. You just click the "Register" link and it will connect your Google account or Facebook, or enter in an email address.
You don't need to download an app, you simply access the toolkit through the website: ed.ted.com
Who is using TED-Ed?
Students & Teachers
TED-Ed is designed for both the Educator and the Learner. When you create your account, you select the option whether you are a Student, or an Educator.
Who is using TED-Ed?
Both options have the ability to discover, create, and share lessons. The difference is one will be from the Student's perspective, and the other from the Teacher's perspective.
#1
#1 Discover
You will find in the Discover tab of the menu all sorts of video-based lessons with additional learning tools on the right.
There is also the TED-Ed blog under the Discover tab, which has educational articles available to read.
#2
#2 Create
Under the Create tab you can find where you go to make lessons on any subject you like.
In the Create section you can also get involved with doing your own TED style talks. Students can apply to learn how to do Student-led TED style talks, and Educators can enroll to do Educator-led TED style talks.
#3
#3 Discuss
Join in on Discussions about lessons with other Learners and Educators. You can quickly locate all your Discussions under the Manage tab.
Creating a Lesson
Creating a Lesson is very simple and straightforward. Simply navigate to the "Create" tab in the menu and select "Lesson." Then enter into the search bar what your topic is that you want to create a lesson about.
Lessons
Creating a lesson contd...
1. Search your Topic
2. Select a video you like for your lesson and click "Continue"
Step 1
Creating a lesson contd...
Next you will be brought to a page that lets you format different parts of your lesson. Simply click the plus sign on each topic area and it will prompt you to fill in the information for your students.
Step 2
When completed, click the Publish button
Creating a lesson contd...
After publishing, you will be brought to your "Manage" page which is accessible in the menu bar. It shows you all your lessons you've made and you can edit them from here.
Click on any lesson to see from the viewer's perspective. The links to the right of the video will take you through the course of the lesson.
Step 3
Very simple!
Advantages
in the classroom
Advantages for Teachers:
Advantages
for
Teachers
- TED-Ed is free to everyone!
- There are 2,000+ customizable lessons already available on TED-Ed to use in the classroom.
- Educators may create an unlimited amount of lessons.
- Before, during, and after the lesson, educators can insert quizzes, questions, and supplemental resources for students to interact with.
- TED-Ed can be a great tool to implement the flipped classroom model, which means "students gain first exposure to new material outside of class and use class time to do the harder work of assimilating that knowledge" (Cynthia Brame, Vanderbilt University).
- Educators can see, respond to, and download students' questions, answers, or discussion posts instantly.
- Teachers can take a TED-Ed Masterclass and sponsor a TED-Ed Club at their school, in which students can learn to give their own TED Talks.
Advantages for Students
Advantages for
Students
- TED-Ed encourages technological learning, exploration, and mastery.
- No login is required for students to complete TED-Ed assignments. This feature allows for students to work alone or in groups.
- Students can respond to THINK questions and respond to each other in discussion posts.
- TED-Ed is user-friendly and easy to navigate during lessons.
- Students can easily access supplemental materials provided on TED-Ed by instructors.
- Students can join their school’s TED-Ed Club and learn to give their own speeches on topics that interest them.
What Educators Are Saying:
Positive
Reviews
Disadvantages
Disadvantages
- Pre-existing lessons may not cover what educators are teaching.
- All videos must be pre-screened by teachers, as they are not monitored by TED-Ed.
- TED-Ed lessons and TED Talks are not verifiable. Sources and references are not usually cited.
- TED-Ed does not have a mobile app.
User Suggestions and Feedback:
How can TED-Ed improve?
What is
Social
Constructivism?
How does TED-Ed support learning?
Supports Learning
What is social constructivism?
Social Constructivism focuses on knowledge gained by interacting in a group instead of individually. Social interaction helps the learning put meaning to information.
Lev Vygotsky
Father of Social Constructivism
Discussions allow students to take in different perspectives. Open-ended discussions allow for a constant flow of information that can be interpreted by the learner.
What is connectivism?
What is Connectivism?
Connectivism is a learning theory that focuses on the digital age. This theory encourages the use of technology to make connections in order to gain knowledge. A major principle of Connectivism is that learning and knowledge rests in diversity of opinions. The internet allows individuals to collaborate with others around the world to learn new things and share information.
Ted-ed supports
Social Constructivism:
Guided Discussion
&
Social Constructivism
Open Discussion
- TED-Ed allows students and teachers to create and participate in two types of discussions - Guided and Open Discussions.
- Guided Discussions are created by Lesson Creators and are usually a question that requires a well thought out response.
- Open Discussions are more of a forum format. Anyone can post a question or comment.
- Both formats allow all users to interact and build a deeper understanding of the topic.
Ted-Ed supports CONNECTIVISM:
&
Connectivism
- TED-Ed allows students and educators around the world to connect through lessons and ideas.
- Ideas are shared through the use of videos that are 10 minutes or less.
- Educators are able to create their own lessons, critical thinking questions and lead discussions based on videos on the TED-Ed website.
- TED-Ed currently has a global network of 250,000 teachers and serves millions of teachers and students every week.
Works Cited:
Brame, Cynthia. “Flipping the Classroom.” Vanderbilt University Center for Teaching, 2020, cft.vanderbilt.edu/guides-sub-pages/flipping-the-classroom/.
Lessons Worth Sharing. (n.d.). Retrieved March 29, 2020, from https://ed.ted.com/about
Siemens, G. (2005). Connectivism: A learning theory for the digital age. International Journal of Instructional Technology and Distance Learning, 2(1), 3-10.