From eSchool News, by staff writers and wire reports — TED, a nonprofit organization devoted to spreading big ideas through a series of conferences and a free video platform, has continued its expansion into education by launching a brand-new TED-Ed website with tools to help teachers use video in the classroom.
The new platform allows educators to customize videos with follow-up questions and assignments, TED says—an initiative that could help power the “flipped learning” model. Read the full story. The WGBY staff loves TED talks and think they are a great classroom resource. Tell us: have you ever used TED talks with your students?