KMDI recently published the Academic TikTok Report of a pilot study that looked at the use of TikTok in academic contexts, specifically
for teaching and knowledge mobilization (i.e., sharing research findings and academic theories). To supplement the report, the research team created a collection of noteworthy education TikToks. Explore the playlist below, along with the general themes and best practices observed in each example.
Access the full report here: https://tspace.library.utoronto.ca/handle/1807/124170
@Cambridgeuniversity
Themes: Obesity, Calorie Counting
Best Practice: Eye contact; use of text and visuals; clear and concise language; credibility of the video creator (showed in the captions); attention-grabbing words (remember folks!)
@cambridgeuniversity Obesity researcher Giles Yeo says #caloriecounting is WRONG. #CambridgeUniversity #learnontiktok #nutrition #healthyeating #metabolism
♬ original sound – Cambridge University
https://www.tiktok.com/@tiktokforgood/video/6950665181710044418?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7125081933582779909
@professorcasey
Themes: AI Bias
Best Practice: Stitch; Eye contact; Screen recording to illustrate; closed captioning (not entirely)
@professorcasey #stitch with @ziggityler about “solutions” for #ai #bias feat. #AlgorithmsOfOppression
♬ original sound – Dr. Casey Fiesler
@_theiconoclass
Themes: Art History
Best Practice: Eye contact; closed captioning; use of images and symbols; collaboration between 2 TikTokers; LoFi background music
@_theiconoclass Special guest: @marlenalaw 🤩 #arthistorytiktok #NAIDOC2021 #NAIDOCweek #aboriginalart #arthistory101
♬ Lofi hip hop Lofi(885430) – Enokido
@_theiconoclass
Themes: Science, Biology
Best Practice: Closed captioning; humour; storytelling and acting; eye contact;
https://www.tiktok.com/@tomlumperson/video/6950836651685858566?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=6950836651685858566&lang=en
@evan.hart
Themes: Art History
Best Practice: Closed captioning (CC); vertical filming; eye contact; green screen for visual learners
@evan.hart Stop calling them the Dark Ages! #history #medievaltiktok #medieval #gothic #darkacademia #arthistory #architecture #art
♬ Minute Waltz – Chopin
@prof.kinnon
Themes: Science, LGBTQ STEM
Best Practice: Vertical filming; eye contact; screen grab of academic research timed to popular/trending music
@prof.kinnon trust science #lookatthis #enby #science #nonbinary #math #academictiktok #stem #lgbtqstem #trans #transgender #intersex #lgbtqi
♬ Day ‘N’ Nite (nightmare) – Kid Cudi
@distilledscience
Themes: Science
Best Practice: Vertical filming; eye contact; greenscreen; visuals (screenshots of tweets, academic articles) timed with verbal explanation; use of pop music (Ed Sheeran)
@distilledscience What’s the worst claim you’ve seen? #covid #vaccines #science #distilledscience #summer #badhabits
♬ Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran
@medicineexplained
Themes:Science, Medicine
Best Practice: Original sound; clear speech; bold and easy to follow visual cutouts
@medicineexplained Join our discord server ☺️#medicineexplained #health #learnontiktok
♬ original sound – Medicine Explained
@lindsaynikole
Themes: Science, Zoology
Best Practice: Closed captioning (CC); vertical filming; eye contact; green screen for visual learners; original sound
@lindsaynikole reposting my favorite video i’ve made #dinosaur #jurassic #evolution #prehistoric #extinct #extinction #jurassicpark #edutok #dino #science
♬ original sound – lindsay nikole
@pardon_mi
Themes: Medival History
Best Practice: Closed captioning (CC); vertical filming; Using Popular soundtrack
@pardon_mi stage 4 is editing (not pictured bc it’s a hot mess!) #professor #research #academia #writing #writingtips #amwriting
♬ I got 3 moods Bo Burnham – Julz Morriz
@firstgenprofessor
Themes: History, Student Success, Academic Advising
Best Practice: Eye contact
@firstgenprofessor Your Upbringing Shapes Your Writing & Research #tiktokprofessor #tiktokprof #gradschool #firstgen #learnontiktok #stanford #academia #college
♬ Chill Vibes – Martin Czerny
@dr.fosh
Themes: Molecular Biology
Best Practice: Eye contact
https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.fosh/video/6987673290185723138?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=6987673290185723138
@lux_atl
Themes: Erotic Dance
Best Practice: Eye contact; Closed Captioning;
https://www.tiktok.com/@lux_atl/video/6960792260136996102?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=6960792260136996102