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Even if you are not a TED addict you'll LOVE this one! Ed.Ted.com

Support for flipping your classroom or making great use of the wealth of YouTube videos as lesson starters, formative assessment, etc. Teachers, quizzes, challenges critical thinking. Accountability built in so perfect for quality homework or flipping lessons. And the format is excellent for either laptops or iPads, even smartphones.

Here's one that teaches you about EdTed!
http://ed.ted.com/lessons/introducing-ted-ed-lessons-worth-sharing


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  1. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 2:39 PM

    I really utilize Ted Talks, especially for my AP classes. They are almost like visual essays (thesis, evidence, support) and they are usually short enough to keep them engaged, but also strong models for persuasive writing. Ted Ed would probably offer an even wider variety of topics to use.

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    1. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 2:43 PM

      This was posted by Elizabeth Burk :)

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  2. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 2:43 PM

    I recently used a TED talk to illustrate the science behind ethical decisions (e.g., what motivates people)--it was brief, clear, illustrative and relevant. --TC

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  3. KarinMarch 17, 2014 at 2:46 PM

    This would be a great resource for formative assessment because the quiz feature of the Ted Ed lessons let's students review the material and retake answer the question if they answer incorrectly. I often use YouTube videos in my classroom to provide additional information and visuals. Using this, I could make any YouTube videos an actual lesson, which is pretty exciting!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 17, 2014 at 2:47 PM

    Ted -ed is a great way of flipping your class and using formative assessments to assess your students knowledge prior to class.

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