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These 5 Ted Talks are given by an education professional or technology expert with their own unique vision for how to improve learning.

These 5 Ted Talks are given by an education professional or technology expert with their own unique vision for how to improve learning.

These eight TED talks highlight creativity's role in shaping people's experiences.

These eight TED talks highlight creativity's role in shaping people's experiences.

One of the best perks of supporting the Los Angeles Central Library is advanced notice of the readings and talks coming through town as part of their ALOUD program.

One of the best perks of supporting the Los Angeles Central Library is advanced notice of the readings and talks coming through town as part of their ALOUD program.

There is a lot of talk out there about ways to raise the graduation rate. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan proudly wore #80 in the NBA All-Star celebrity game to tout the highest graduation rate the country has seen since 1974. Educators are c...

There is a lot of talk out there about ways to raise the graduation rate. U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan proudly wore #80 in the NBA All-Star celebrity game to tout the highest graduation rate the country has seen since 1974. Educators are c...

The TED wiki from TED TALKS. Check the side bar for topics and suggested in the article some of the videos to use in the classroom.

Video - Inspiring leaders on Learning

Are you familiar with the popular TED-Ed video lessons?

Are you familiar with the popular TED-Ed video lessons?

Technology can extend a talented teacher's reach to thousands or even millions of kids around the world, said Chris Anderson, curator of the nonprofit TED project-and he described how the newly created TED-Ed website is doing just that.

Technology can extend a talented teacher's reach to thousands or even millions of kids around the world, said Chris Anderson, curator of the nonprofit TED project-and he described how the newly created TED-Ed website is doing just that.

In 1864, Dimitri Mendeleev published the first periodic table that organized all the known elements in the world. This tool was groundbreaking for many reasons--including the fact that Mendeleev pl...

In 1864, Dimitri Mendeleev published the first periodic table that organized all the known elements in the world. This tool was groundbreaking for many reasons--including the fact that Mendeleev pl...

This week, several winners of Cengage Learning's "Instructor for a Day" contest talk about the actions and attitudes that promote and inspire student engagement. We're also featuring the creative submissions provided by the contest's finalists, which show how they'd engage students if they were instructors. Engage with us on the Blog.