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Name of the practical: Presenting a TED Talk

What is a TED Talk?

TED is a nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks, often
called “TED talks”.
A TED talk is a short speech, demonstration, or performance around a big idea that is meant to educate,
shift people's perspectives to encourage positive changes, or provoke conversations that matter.

The purpose of the TED talk is to allow people with different experiences and disciplines to come
together to share their knowledge, understand each others views and transform people's lives around
the world.

TED ESSENTIALS:
Emotions: touch our heart. Novelty: teaches us something Memorable: easy to recall.
new.
-TED speakers connect at a -Novelty to capture a person’s -Use pictures instead of text on
deeply emotional level. attention. their slides.
-Best storytellers also use humor -Stick to new, surprising, and -Rely on the rule of three.
unexpected ideas.
-Passionate, enthusiastic, and -Three stories, three parts.
optimistic about their topic. -The chemical dopamine is
-Focus on one key theme.
released when ideas stand out.
-Tone of voice, pause, silence,
-18 minutes are enough.
pitch and body language. -Dopamine is important for
retention and learning.
Selected TED Topic:
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TED Performance Evaluation: (Very Good/Good/Average/Poor/Unsatisfactory)

1. Appeared well-practiced:
2. Natural, conversational tone:
3. Conveyed passion/enthusiasm for topic:
4. Natural, comfortable use of space and body (gestures, purposeful movement):
5. Avoided verbal fillers:
6. Eye contact:
7. Effective stance/posturing:

Mention 3 things you learnt from TED TALK:

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