Readsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Uses humorto connectwithaudienceConcludeswith a callto actionPoses athought-provokingquestionSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Uses adramaticpause foremphasisInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Organizesideas withcleartransitionsDistractinggesturesorfidgetingWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)MonotonevoicethroughoutSlidesare textheavyBeginswith acompellingstoryProjectsVoiceBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightUseshandgesturesnaturallyUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Usespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Uses humorto connectwithaudienceConcludeswith a callto actionPoses athought-provokingquestionSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) Uses adramaticpause foremphasisInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Organizesideas withcleartransitionsDistractinggesturesorfidgetingWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onMovespurposefully—not stuckin one spotCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyEmploys signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Overusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)MonotonevoicethroughoutSlidesare textheavyBeginswith acompellingstoryProjectsVoiceBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightUseshandgesturesnaturallyUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Usespersonalanecdotes tomake a point

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