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eLearning SummitJuly 2014

Dr. Tim KowalikUniversity of Northwestern – St. Paul

Flipping the Communication Classroom with TED-ED

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TED – “Ideas worth spreading”

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• “Ideas worth spreading”

• We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world.

TED - mission

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• Short, powerful talks (18 minutes or less)

• Today covers almost all topics — – from science to business to global issues — – in more than 100 languages.

• Independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world.

TED - format

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• 1984 - TED was born – Convergence among three fields:

• Technology, Entertainment and Design.

• 2001 - Sapling Foundation acquired TED

• 2006 - first six TED Talks were posted online

• 2007 - TED's website was re-launched

TED - history

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• 2012 - TED Talks celebrated its one billionth video view. – an average of 17 new page views a second.

• 2014 - TED celebrates its 30th anniversary

TED - history

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TED – programs and initiatives

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• In March 2012 - launched TED-Ed, creating short video lessons aimed at educators

• TED-Ed.com

• TED-Ed Tour

TED-ED

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• The Science of Stage Fright

• TED-Ed activity/lessons

TED-ED

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• Wk 1 – The Key to Success? – Grit • Wk 2 – The Science of Stage Fright * • Wk 3 – How to Speak so People Will Listen • Wk

6 – Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are *

TED-ED Communication Links

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• Emotional1. Unleash the Master Within2. Master the Art of Storytelling3. Have a Conversation

• Novel4. Teach Me Something New5. Deliver Jaw-Dropping Moments6. Lighten Up

• Memorable7. Stick to the 18-Minute Rule8. Paint a Mental Picture with Multisensory

Experiences9. Stay in Your Lane

Talk Like TED – 9 Secrets

How to Give a Great TED Talk

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• How to give a great TEDx Talk

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TED-ED Clubs

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TED – “Ideas worth spreading”