Uses humorto connectwithaudienceUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Cites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyBeginswith acompellingstoryProjectsVoiceSlidesare textheavySpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) DistractinggesturesorfidgetingIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Organizesideas withcleartransitionsWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteConcludeswith a callto actionEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")MonotonevoicethroughoutBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightUseshandgesturesnaturallyUses adramaticpause foremphasisInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointPoses athought-provokingquestionUses humorto connectwithaudienceUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Cites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyBeginswith acompellingstoryProjectsVoiceSlidesare textheavySpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) DistractinggesturesorfidgetingIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Organizesideas withcleartransitionsWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteConcludeswith a callto actionEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")MonotonevoicethroughoutBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightUseshandgesturesnaturallyUses adramaticpause foremphasisInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointPoses athought-provokingquestion

TED Talk Bingo - Call List

(Print) Use this randomly generated list as your call list when playing the game. There is no need to say the BINGO column name. Place some kind of mark (like an X, a checkmark, a dot, tally mark, etc) on each cell as you announce it, to keep track. You can also cut out each item, place them in a bag and pull words from the bag.


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  1. Uses humor to connect with audience
  2. Uses visuals or slides effectively (not overcrowded)
  3. Overuses filler words (“um,” “like,” “uh”)
  4. Cites a specific statistic, number, or study
  5. Begins with a compelling story
  6. Projects Voice
  7. Slides are text heavy
  8. Speaks too quickly or too quietly
  9. Responds smoothly to unexpected interruptions (tech or audience)
  10. Distracting gestures or fidgeting
  11. Introduces the topic/argument early on
  12. Reads directly from slides (no eye contact)
  13. Organizes ideas with clear transitions
  14. Wraps up with a memorable ending or quote
  15. Concludes with a call to action
  16. Employs signal phrases (e.g., "for example...", "first...second...")
  17. Monotone voice throughout
  18. Builds suspense or curiosity before revealing key insight
  19. Uses hand gestures naturally
  20. Uses a dramatic pause for emphasis
  21. Invites audience participation (directly asks or polls)
  22. Moves purposefully—not stuck in one spot
  23. Uses personal anecdotes to make a point
  24. Poses a thought-provoking question