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NFSA Digital Resource Finder vs TED-Ed
Both stand on educational video libraries. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
NFSA Digital Resource Finder offers free educational video clips paired with classroom materials and downloadable MP4s. Its usage terms limit downloads and use to personal or non-commercial education.
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TED-Ed offers educators a free way to build lessons around videos and track student responses. Before assigning a YouTube-based lesson, educators should review unfamiliar videos themselves.
Visit TED-EdThe facts
| NFSA Digital Resource Finder | TED-Ed | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | dl.nfsa.gov.au | ed.ted.com |
| On educational video libraries | #10 of 33 | #14 of 33 |
NFSA Digital Resource Finder: what it does well
- Search by curriculum, topic, or keyword.
- View or download without logging in.
- MP4 downloads can support offline playback.
- Curriculum choices include Australian regions and a National option.
What to know first
- Browser playback requires Flash Player version 6 or higher.
- Commercial exploitation of downloaded resources is prohibited.
- Teachers are advised to assess clip suitability themselves.
TED-Ed: what it does well
- Free lesson creation and consumption tools
- Lessons include progress tracking and answer review
- Supports themed lesson collections
- Offline access through Endless Key and Kolibri
What to know first
- Students must be at least 13 to create an account
- YouTube selections are not vetted by TED-Ed
- Published lessons do not appear in site search
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