Exciting news from TED-Ed...

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·Nov 9, 2024

Dear Ted-Ed subscribers,

Splendid luck befell me last month when I had a chance to introduce myself to you in this video. Well, sweet fortune favors me again today, as I've been reassembled and given a voice for a second video to share some exciting news with you.

My name is Ted-Ed, and I am a symbol for both the Ted website and the billions of videos available to you for free on the website known as YouTube. Today, I summon all the ones, zeros, pixels, and passion that a robotic and slightly British voice can muster to announce that Ed Not Ted.com has been nominated for two Webby awards.

The first nomination, in what some call the Oscars of the internet, comes in the category of Best Education Website. The second is in the category of Best Practices. And guess what? The winner will be decided by an online vote that ends at midnight tonight.

Now, you might be wondering what a silly bust of a silly man with the silly voice is doing trying to convince you to help me claim internet glory twice. But here's the thing: it isn't about the glory; it is about celebrating and supporting what I symbolize.

Ted-Ed strives to provide free, personalized, high-quality education for all, and this contest is not just about their day. So many of our fellow nominees, and so many that are not nominated, are right there fighting the good fight with us every day.

So don't vote for me simply because I'm likely to morph into this if we win. Vote because an educator's lesson on the platform inspired you, or because an animator's art helped you visualize the previously invisible. Vote because you like the notion of creating customized, measurable lessons and discussions around any of your favorite YouTube channels.

Ok, fine, you can just vote because you want to see me turn into this. But don't forget to do it before midnight.

Thank you for your time.

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