Organizesideas withcleartransitionsProjectsVoiceIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onPoses athought-provokingquestionInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)UseshandgesturesnaturallyReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Uses humorto connectwithaudienceConcludeswith a callto actionWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteBeginswith acompellingstoryMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyDistractinggesturesorfidgetingRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Slidesare textheavyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)MonotonevoicethroughoutCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyUses adramaticpause foremphasisUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Organizesideas withcleartransitionsProjectsVoiceIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onPoses athought-provokingquestionInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)UseshandgesturesnaturallyReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Uses humorto connectwithaudienceConcludeswith a callto actionWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteBeginswith acompellingstoryMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyDistractinggesturesorfidgetingRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Slidesare textheavyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)MonotonevoicethroughoutCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyUses adramaticpause foremphasisUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")

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