Ted Goes to School

So, we all love TED. Go on, admit it, you do (and if you don't, well you should...)

Now another good idea: TED-Ed - which will be a collection of animated videos less than 10 minutes long, based on lessons taught by teachers.

This isn’t a comprehensive curriculum (like Khan Academy but ideas that aim to fire students’ imagination and curiosity.)

TED-Ed has a YouTube channel  with no pre-roll ads or advertisers inappropriate for students - so you can show them in class or ask them to watch them for homework. 

And TED is inviting you to nominate a great teacher - including yourself - to create one of these lessons.

You teach the lesson; they’ll supply the animator and your lesson will be available for millions. Nominate an educator or suggest a lesson.

The full TED-Ed site will launch in April.

If you, or your class, cannot wait check out how a cockroach's brain works  or why simple words are so powerful.