Readsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Employs signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Respondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) UseshandgesturesnaturallyUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Concludeswith a callto actionIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onPoses athought-provokingquestionCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Beginswith acompellingstorySlidesare textheavyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightProjectsVoiceUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteMonotonevoicethroughoutSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyUses humorto connectwithaudienceOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsDistractinggesturesorfidgetingUses adramaticpause foremphasisReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Employs signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Respondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) UseshandgesturesnaturallyUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Concludeswith a callto actionIntroduces thetopic/argumentearly onPoses athought-provokingquestionCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Beginswith acompellingstorySlidesare textheavyBuildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightProjectsVoiceUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointWraps upwith amemorableending orquoteMonotonevoicethroughoutSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyUses humorto connectwithaudienceOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsDistractinggesturesorfidgetingUses adramaticpause foremphasis

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. Employs signal phrases (e.g., "for example...", "first...second...")
  3. Responds smoothly to unexpected interruptions (tech or audience)
  4. Uses hand gestures naturally
  5. Uses visuals or slides effectively (not overcrowded)
  6. Moves purposefully—not stuck in one spot
  7. Invites audience participation (directly asks or polls)
  8. Concludes with a call to action
  9. Introduces the topic/argument early on
  10. Poses a thought-provoking question
  11. Cites a specific statistic, number, or study
  12. Overuses filler words (“um,” “like,” “uh”)
  13. Begins with a compelling story
  14. Slides are text heavy
  15. Builds suspense or curiosity before revealing key insight
  16. Projects Voice
  17. Uses personal anecdotes to make a point
  18. Wraps up with a memorable ending or quote
  19. Monotone voice throughout
  20. Speaks too quickly or too quietly
  21. Uses humor to connect with audience
  22. Organizes ideas with clear transitions
  23. Distracting gestures or fidgeting
  24. Uses a dramatic pause for emphasis