TED Talk

TED talk

 Joe Sabia: The Technology of storytelling 

Deciding which TED talk to reflect on, with so  many to choose from was quite difficult. During my search I found myself being somewhat distracted from my learning task and exploring the videos.  I was drawn to talks in subject areas in which I am interested. One in particular, presented by Professor Brian Cox
What really goes on at the large Hadron collider  really caught my attention and I was completely engrossed.

Once the video had finished I realised how focused I had been, and how much I had learned.  Having spent some considerable time exploring various TED talks, I eventually chose the TED talk by JoeSabia: The technology of storytelling.  

Joe Sabia describes himself as “ an independent conceptor, director, copyright-reform advocate, and speaker on creativity/building internet video audiences" (Sabia, 2013)  He has certainly added me to his fan base.

As the Ted talk task made up part of the ICT module, I decided I would try to find a talk that incorporated the use of ICT.  ICT is central to the talk and a good example for the ICT module.  The use of  tablet technology in this Ted talk, to enhance the storytelling, is excellent.  The story is laced together with both the spoken and written word, made amusing with sound and vision clips and underpinned by the correct use of the technology. 

Although the story itself is simplistic, the utilisation of ICT enhances, not only the narrative but more importantly the learning.  Armitage describes how ‘’teaching and learning resources should be used to promote and enhance student learning‘’ (Armitage, 2007 third edition page 109)  and this presentation is a prime example of how this can be achieved.

The Ted talks as an educational resource certainly enhanced my learning experience and encouraged me to explore further the subjects being discussed.  This is a resource I feel sure I will utilise again in the future.

I hope you enjoy the clip

Reference

Armitage, A et al (2007) Teaching and Training in Post Compulsory Education, 3rd edition
Milton Keynes: O U Press