1. TED Talks How TED talks can improve learning.

2. Benefits: Provides new insights into topic Speakers are credible sources of knowledge Save valuable class May be used in a variation of ways to assess understanding and participation (quizzes, discussion posts, etc.) Gels well with other technology mediums (i.e. Canvas, teacher websites, etc.)

3. How I do TED Talks. Step 1: Posting link and assignment on our Canvas website (posted by teacher). Step 2: Students then must watch TED Talk. Step 3: Discussion (or quiz) post follows to ensure student participated (posted by teacher).

4. Step 1: Post it!

5. Step 2: Watch it!

6. Step 3: Discuss it!

7. SAMR Model Level- Augmentation Why is this the Augmentation level? Allows students to get instant feedback from me as well as their peers. By choosing to make them have to initially post first before they can see peer responses, I have ensured that they have their own judgments before looking at their peers. I can see easily who understood the concept at hand, thus rectifying the discussion if needed. Using TED talks for a means of discussion and Canvas as a means of communication is a direct tools substitute. It changes the curriculum a bit in making it a student-driven discussion with me chiming in only when warranted.