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Education.TED.com - TED-ED, how should we improve it?
I learned about TED-ED 3-4 months ago and thought that this might be the answer to many of the conversations about Education that we have here on TED. Sadly it doesn't seem to have developed much and I also find it to be lacking in both design and goals...
How could we improve TED-ED?
Visit http://education.ted.com/ to check it out!
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TED-Ed collaborating Within TED education
Closing Statement from Jimmy Strobl
When this conversation was started I did not know that there was an official plan or "workflow", Here's the link http://education.ted.com/content.php?367-TED-ED-Workflow
Jimmy Strobl 30+
Autumn Frisco 10+
Jimmy Strobl 30+
Jimmy Strobl 30+
There is a plan, although it's not very easy to find, please check http://education.ted.com/content.php?367-TED-ED-Workflow
Also, when I first joined TED-ED I wrote an introduction for myself where i mentioned some of the possible improvements for TED-ED and they responded, perhaps you'll find the response informative, I know I did. http://education.ted.com/showthread.php?970-Jimmy-Strobl#post2455
Jim Moonan 30+
I didn't realize I could join, so I'm going to do that.
They do have a plan, no doubt about it; and I do think that when things like this are in the gestational stage the best thing to do is make it known that you/me/we would like to help be a part of the formation, but I think there is something of an inner circle or "executive" team that is managing the development of this project. As they said, this is not "for public use" yet and is very much in development.
I do think there are important things we can contribute. The whole concept is exciting to me so I would find a way to contribute if I felt they wanted me to.... I'd quit my job and go to TED ED if I could. But I can't. So I won't.
Jimmy Strobl 30+
Jim Moonan 30+
I also like Joe's idea of mining/gathering ideas on ther subject of education that have come through these conversations.
Jim Moonan 30+
But it is there, ready to be shaped. I get the sense that anyone who is willing to invest the time to bring the concept along would be welcomed! (Like you Jimmy) Someone to fine-tune it, find markets for it, get some PR from other organizations and media outlets, etc. Once the ball gets rolling and gains momentum it will take on a life of it's own, just as TEDTalks has done (and TED conversations).
I truly see TEDTalks and TED conversations as an educational experience on par with any I have had in my lifetime. TED ED could do the same for students.
The idea of a TED ED is exciting to me personally, but I don't know how I could contribute/manage my time to share some with TED ED to develop the concept. But I want to... Here are some quick thoughts based on my visit to the website:
1. This is something that desperately needs a development/action plan!!
2. It looks like it could use a team of educators and others to focus the concept and develop a clear vision. Change the world through education.
3. It needs a mission statement that is stronger and more ambitious than what it has currently
4. The "curriculum" areas need some work.
5. Could use a Ken Robinson as "director of development" (or you)
Maybe we could talk some about this when I visit Gothenburg In September - I'll be in touch about travel plans soon.
Michael Brubaker
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Burton Lo
I believe that healthy development of heart, mind, and spirit, can help first each individual, then whatever community those individuals participate in. It concerns me that we are willing to teach, test, and reinforce concepts like reading, writing, and 'rithmetic, but are overly casual about values and principles.
Fritzie Reisner 100+
Joe Delsen 20+
Jimmy Strobl 30+