Bachelor, Executive Education, Master, PhDVideoConcepts of Sustainability and SDGs, Global Key Challenges, Megatrends and sustainability, Nature-Society-Economy Interactions and Dependencies, Philosophical and Historical Aspects, Political Aspects< 1hTED
This curated collection of TED talks helps students understand various technological innovations and solutions in sustainability. Students develop critical thinking about future sustainability challenges and potential solutions.
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How to use
These talks can be integrated throughout a course as supplementary material, used as homework assignments, or featured in classroom discussions about specific sustainability topics.
Select specific talks that align with lesson objectives. Create reflection assignments or discussion prompts to engage students with the content. Consider using the 5-question climate change series as a structured learning module.
TED’s Countdown initiative offers additional resources on climate action and sustainability solutions.
Teaching format tip
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Structure viewing with reflection opportunities and discussion prompts. Students should observe both content and their emotional responses while developing visual literacy skills. Use videos to illustrate concepts and provide varied learning modalities for complex topics.
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