Info from a classmate about flipping lessons using TED-Ed:
TED-Ed is a site that allows you to create a lesson around a TED-Ed
Original, TED Talk or YouTube video. Just take a look at some of the
lessons that have been created. http://ed.ted.com/lessons. Additional information about using this to “Flip this lesson!” is found in this TED blog post http://blog.ted.com/2012/04/25/flip-it-a-new-way-to-teach-with-video-from-ted-ed/ The purpose is also explained in the press release of its launch http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ted-ed-launches-groundbreaking-website-with-new-tools-for-customized-learning-148820655.html.
There is an article “Can TED Talks Really Work in a Classroom?,
by Catlin Tucker that discusses how TED talks and the professionally
animated TED-Ed videos that TED-Ed has produced can be used in class as
an introduction to a topic and/or in a “flipped” model. The TED-Ed
professionally produced offerings are far better than most teachers can
produce. Add to this the “wrapper” for creating a lesson and you have a
potentially winning combination. The customizations include
multiple-choice and open-answer questions and links to additional
information on a topic. http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2012/05/can-ted-talks-really-work-in-a-classroom/
I think this technology should be in a totally new category called
“Remixing.” Remixing makes me think of what has been done in the music
world for a long time. Now it is being associated with taking existing
or personally created content and “mixing” it with other content or
information types.
The purpose and function of this technology is to present content in a
lesson format, taking a traditional video and embed questions,
reflections, and additional resources. It could be used as an
introduction to a topic or a lesson on a topic. Use would be based on
the video the instructor wants to "flip." I found seeing how the
“flipping” is done helpful for understand how this technology can be
used. http://catlintucker.com/2012/11/ted-ed-creating-a-flipped-lesson/
The strengths of this technology is the ability to include additional
content “packaged” with the video to increase the effectiveness of the
presentation, its ease of use, and the ability for students to do these
lessons at their own pace. “Lesson stats” are available for instructors
to see what students have done.
TED-Ed is also producing high-quality content based on requests from
teachers not limiting this to their own ideas. Teachers can submit ideas
and when approved the team of professional animators at TED-Ed will
help produce the video that will be shared worldwide. You can also use
any YouTube video or your own production for “flipping.” This
flexibility is another strength. As Catlin Tucker states in her blog
post, “TED-Ed made it possible for me to set up an interesting online
lesson quickly. It was also easy for my students to use. In a survey
after our first TED-Ed lesson 96% said they really enjoyed the whole
experience. It was an easy and effective way to engage student online to
complement our work in class.”
The weakness of this
technology is the same as with any video content, there is the potential
for learners to just passively watch. It is important to have
appropriate assessments to ensure learners are watching and interacting
with additional content along with the “lesson stats.”
A few comments voiced in blog posts expressed a concern with
corporate involvement in creating educational resources. Since the
content is not limited to TED-Ed's production ideas, there may be little
cause for concern.
There is no cost to using this technology. All one needs to do is
create an account to access the content. The new TED-Ed website was
built with a $1.25 million commitment from the Kohl’s Cares merchandise
program putting financial support for its sustainability.
I can
best summarize the sentiments about this technology using a quote from
Catlin Tucker’s blog. “I love using TED videos in my classroom to get
students thinking about issues related to what we are studying. When I
heard that I could wrap video content in an online lesson with TED Ed, I
decided to check it out. The process of setting up my first lesson was
refreshingly easy!” Being able to customize existing content for you
own class and creating an actual lesson has a huge benefit both in time
savings and resource quality. Making it free and easy to use just adds
to appeal.
Some interesting blog posts:
http://thenextweb.com/insider/2012/04/25/backed-by-1-25-million-ted-launches-revamped-education-platform-with-customized-learning-tools/#!t61Fk
http://adulted.about.com/od/classroommanagement/a/Customize-Lesson-Plans-With-Ted-Ed.htm
http://kenanfellows.org/news/kenan-fellow-captures-world-wide-audience-ted-ed/923
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