TED TalksHow TED talks can improve learning.

Benefits:• Provides new insights into topic• Speakers are credible sources of knowledge• Save valuable class • May be used in a variation of ways to assess understanding

and participation (quizzes, discussion posts, etc.)• Gels well with other technology mediums (i.e. Canvas, teacher

websites, etc.)

How I do TED Talks.

Step 1: Posting link and assignment on our Canvas website (posted by teacher).Step 2: Students then must watch TED Talk.Step 3: Discussion (or quiz) post follows to ensure student participated (posted by teacher).

Step 1: Post it!

Step 2: Watch it!

Step 3: Discuss it!

SAMR Model Level- Augmentation• Why is this the Augmentation level?• Allows students to get instant feedback from me as well as their

peers. • By choosing to make them have to initially post first before they

can see peer responses, I have ensured that they have their own judgments before looking at their peers.

• I can see easily who understood the concept at hand, thus rectifying the discussion if needed.

• Using TED talks for a means of discussion and Canvas as a means of communication is a direct tools substitute.

• It changes the curriculum a bit in making it a student-driven discussion with me chiming in only when warranted.