TedEd is another Web 2.0 tool. TedEd consists of educational videos. Teachers as well as students, through TedEd Clubs can create their own educational videos. TedEd seeks to spark interest in students all over the world.
In an educational context, I could use TedEd in my science of math classroom and create an interactive lesson. The created lesson could then seek to apply the UDL principle of multiple means of engagement. Here is a lesson I could use to introduce the concept to light or electromagnetic radiation. TedEd videos could also be shown in class as a initial activity to spark interest, as an alternative representation of information or as a closing activity to solidify understanding. This would target both multiple means of engagement and multiple means of representation. Here is a video I could use to get students excited about what they can do with math.
TedEd videos could remove barriers for students who have difficulty decoding text. One nice thing about TedEd videos, is they provide a video transcript. Students could follow along with the transcript to help with reading comprehension. TedEd videos also target visual learners. One downside may be students who have difficulty paying attention for extended periods of time may not benefit from these videos.
There is no age restriction to watch the videos. However, if students would like to sign up they must be at least 13 yrs old.
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