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The World Peace Game: John Hunter on TED.com

John Hunter puts all the problems of the world on a 4’x5′ plywood board — and lets his 4th-graders solve them. At TED2011,...

Apr 20, 2011
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Hands-on science with squishy circuits: AnnMarie Thomas on TED.com

In a zippy demo at TED U, AnnMarie Thomas shows how two different flavors of homemade play dough can be used to demonstrate electrical prope...

Apr 4, 2011
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Let’s use video to reinvent education: Salman Khan on TED.com

Salman Khan talks about how and why he created the remarkable Khan Academy, a carefully structured series of educational videos offering com...

Mar 9, 2011
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How state budgets are breaking US schools: Bill Gates on TED.com

America’s school systems are funded by the 50 states. In this fiery talk, Bill Gates says that state budgets are riddled with accounti...

Mar 4, 2011
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Join the TED-ED Brain Trust

Every minute, 300 new learners are born into this world. How can TED play a role in enriching their education? We need your help to answer t...

Mar 1, 2011
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Gaming to re-engage boys in learning: Ali Carr-Chellman on TED.com

At TEDxPSU, Ali Carr-Chellman pinpoints three reasons boys are tuning out of school in droves, and lays out her bold plan to re-engage them:...

Jan 14, 2011
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How do I cite a TED Talk in a paper?

To cite a TED Talk, TED recommends using APA Style for video Weblog posts: Author. (Year, Month Date). Title [Video file]. Retrieved from UR...

Dec 21, 2010
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Bring on the learning revolution!: Sir Ken Robinson on TED.com

In this poignant, funny follow-up to his fabled 2006 talk, Sir Ken Robinson makes the case for a radical shift from standardized schools to ...

May 24, 2010
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Math class needs a makeover: Dan Meyer on TED.com

Today’s math curriculum is teaching students to expect — and excel at — paint-by-numbers classwork, robbing kids of a skil...

May 13, 2010
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