How This Teacher Made Education "Go Viral" with TED-Ed Director Logan Smalley
The innovative founding director of TED-Ed, Logan Smalley, shares his inspiring journey in fostering global curiosity and education through creative storytelling. As a visionary in the field of educational content, Smalley has been instrumental in transforming the landscape of learning, emphasizing the role of curiosity as a driving force in educational advancement. In this episode of Culture Leaders Podcast, Logan Smalley discusses the genesis and evolution of TED-Ed, a platform that has redefined the boundaries of learning and engagement. He delves into the significance of storytelling as a powerful educational tool, capable of transcending traditional learning methods and connecting people across various cultures and backgrounds. Join us as Logan Smalley takes us through his path from being a special education teacher to leading TED-Ed, highlighting his innovative approaches to education, the contagious nature of curiosity, and the impact of his work in shaping a more informed and curious world. Segmented Timestamps: [00:18] The origin and mission of TED-Ed. [04:29] The evolution of educational storytelling. [12:27] The role of curiosity in shaping learning content. [17:05] Insights from Logan's background in special education. [22:00] The creative journey behind the 'Call Me Ishmael' project. [26:08] Influences and inspirations in Logan's educational approach. Notable Quotes: "My purpose is probably to be a champion of curiosity." - Logan Smalley "Curiosity is contagious. To be around curious people makes you more curious." - Logan Smalley "I've been a special education high school teacher... it's all about... how you take content or information or knowledge and help get it into diverse groups of people's minds." - Logan Smalley "I think of it as the same as the TED audience, which is, you know, roughly college and above, but also younger." - On TED-Ed's target audience USEFUL LINKS Reach Logan at: TED-Ed YouTube Channel - http://youtube.com/teded Websites: Call Me Ishmael - https://www.callmeishmael.com/ Darius Goes West - http://dariusgoeswest.org GET MORE FROM THE CULTURE LEADERS PODCAST Connect with Us on Social Media: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/ Visit Our Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ https://culturepartners.com/ Enjoyed the episode? We'd love to hear your thoughts! Please rate / review on Apple.
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Show Notes
The innovative founding director of TED-Ed, Logan Smalley, shares his inspiring journey in fostering global curiosity and education through creative storytelling. As a visionary in the field of educational content, Smalley has been instrumental in transforming the landscape of learning, emphasizing the role of curiosity as a driving force in educational advancement.
In this episode of Culture Leaders Podcast, Logan Smalley discusses the genesis and evolution of TED-Ed, a platform that has redefined the boundaries of learning and engagement. He delves into the significance of storytelling as a powerful educational tool, capable of transcending traditional learning methods and connecting people across various cultures and backgrounds.
Join us as Logan Smalley takes us through his path from being a special education teacher to leading TED-Ed, highlighting his innovative approaches to education, the contagious nature of curiosity, and the impact of his work in shaping a more informed and curious world.
Segmented Timestamps:
- [00:18] The origin and mission of TED-Ed.
- [04:29] The evolution of educational storytelling.
- [12:27] The role of curiosity in shaping learning content.
- [17:05] Insights from Logan's background in special education.
- [22:00] The creative journey behind the 'Call Me Ishmael' project.
- [26:08] Influences and inspirations in Logan's educational approach.
Notable Quotes:
"My purpose is probably to be a champion of curiosity." - Logan Smalley
"Curiosity is contagious. To be around curious people makes you more curious." - Logan Smalley
"I've been a special education high school teacher... it's all about... how you take content or information or knowledge and help get it into diverse groups of people's minds." - Logan Smalley
"I think of it as the same as the TED audience, which is, you know, roughly college and above, but also younger." - On TED-Ed's target audience
USEFUL LINKS
Reach Logan at:
TED-Ed YouTube Channel - http://youtube.com/teded
Websites:
Call Me Ishmael - https://www.callmeishmael.com/
Darius Goes West - http://dariusgoeswest.org
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- https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/
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