Wraps upwith amemorableending orquoteSlidesare textheavyOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Buildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightDistractinggesturesorfidgetingUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Introduces thetopic/argumentearly onUses humorto connectwithaudienceSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyProjectsVoiceOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Employs signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotPoses athought-provokingquestionMonotonevoicethroughoutConcludeswith a callto actionUses adramaticpause foremphasisBeginswith acompellingstoryRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) UseshandgesturesnaturallyUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)Wraps upwith amemorableending orquoteSlidesare textheavyOverusesfiller words(“um,”“like,” “uh”)Buildssuspense orcuriosity beforerevealing keyinsightDistractinggesturesorfidgetingUses visualsor slideseffectively(notovercrowded)Introduces thetopic/argumentearly onUses humorto connectwithaudienceSpeakstooquickly ortoo quietlyCites aspecificstatistic,number, orstudyProjectsVoiceOrganizesideas withcleartransitionsReadsdirectly fromslides (noeye contact)Employs signalphrases (e.g., "forexample...","first...second...")Movespurposefully—not stuckin one spotPoses athought-provokingquestionMonotonevoicethroughoutConcludeswith a callto actionUses adramaticpause foremphasisBeginswith acompellingstoryRespondssmoothly tounexpectedinterruptions(tech oraudience) UseshandgesturesnaturallyUsespersonalanecdotes tomake a pointInvitesaudienceparticipation(directly asksor polls)

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