What began as a single educator’s vision has exploded into one of the most impactful educational platforms globally, TED-Ed. It’s the educational arm of TED, the organization behind the iconic TED ...
Alison Gopnik says when small children are "getting into everything," they're actually conducting experiments that teach them more about their world. It's a view the child development expert, who ...
TED talks pose all sorts of challenges and opportunities for those of us in higher education. The quality of the freely available content gives lie to the notion that the best lectures occur within ...
Given students’ easy access to videos and digital resources via mobile devices and computers, it makes sense that educators would incorporate such tools into their instruction. With a wealth of ...
As John stood on the stage discussing the importance of equity so eloquently, I wondered how he had gotten to that point. He was 11 years old, but his ideas were so clear, his words so refined. It was ...
Most schools are gearing up for December break, and students’ attention spans are likely to grow shorter each day. But crafting a video-based lesson that explores different holidays is a surefire way ...
TED-Ed arrives with videos like "The Cockroach Beatbox" targeted at students and "life-long learners." I think Audrey Watters sells this short. According to the TED-Ed video, they're soliciting ...