In nearly two weeks since the launch of TED-Ed Clubs, almost 700 educators spanning 50+ countries completed applications in the hopes of bringing the program into their classrooms. Meanwhile, TED-Ed’s Twitter feed saw a flurry of excitement as educators and students took to their keyboards to share their thoughts. Here, a look at what they had to say.

Some Tweeters registered a calm and collected approval of the idea.

TED Ed Clubs. Looks like a good idea to me. http://t.co/V0Exz6BZX2

— iPittman (@iPittman) January 17, 2014

TED-ED Clubs. Way cool. Power to the kids. MT @MindShiftKQED: Here comes a new generation of presenters! http://t.co/qqCszmBIXz

— Kara Osmundson (@kosmunds) January 17, 2014

 

Others could barely contain their excitement.

Should every student know how to give a TED Talk? Introducing… TED-Ed Clubs! http://t.co/Piv8WxyUXB I’m so excited about this!!

— Sean Federbusch (@travelsean) January 19, 2014

@TED_ED Clubs?!? Supporting students in designing Ted-style talks about their passions?!? #yesplease http://t.co/KDSPISxAIe #coetail

— Katy Vance (@katyvance) January 15, 2014

 

Some Tweeters encouraged specific educators and schools to get involved.

How cool would it be if we had a @TED_ED club at our school? What do you think @SimiValley_HS @DrPSimiValleyHi http://t.co/N0U6llD5l8

— SVHS CCC & Work Exp (@SVHSCCCWorkExp) January 21, 2014

@Sarblangley Maybe an elective or explorations topic worth exploring for 2013/14 school year? Looks cool! http://t.co/hMEcpZb88R

— Francesca Clarke (@frankieclarke) January 17, 2014

 

Others seized the day by taking action themselves.

Announcing TED-Ed Clubs! I’m in!! Who else?! @TED_TALKS http://t.co/yQz0o7ieuz

— Ryan Cox (@rlcox74) January 16, 2014

@TED_ED Submitted my TED_Ed Clubs app today! #TEDEdClubs

— Rita Kitchen (@ritakitchen) January 16, 2014

 

Some of the facilitators from our pilot program tweeted their support.

Proud 2 share BHS’s involvement in @TED_ED pilot! #bhschat http://t.co/I8kMTaqVsI @iNik2 @TJHorgan18 @ManassProhit @anshbhammar @DjDannyP23

— Jennifer L. Scheffer (@jlscheffer) January 14, 2014

Start your own @TED_ED Club. http://t.co/4fMzEe4nje One of the most amazing things I have had the chance to do! #mtwnchat #njed

— Marc Seigel (@DaretoChem) January 14, 2014

 

And some of them took to Facebook, too, to share how their TED-Ed Club experience unfolded.

Follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and let us know what you think of TED-Ed Clubs. And if you’re ready to organize a TED-Ed Club at your own school, be sure to apply here.

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