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TED Talks have taken over the world, as a dynamic fun way of sharing what you know with others. TED speakers share their enthusiasm with others, and make change in the world. We want to bring this into the REED classrooms in a way that everyone can participate.
TED Talks have taken over the world, as a dynamic fun way of sharing what you know with others. TED speakers share their enthusiasm with others, and make change in the world. We want to bring this into the REED classrooms in a way that everyone can participate.
Rationale:
TED Talks are a wonderful opportunity for students to practice English Speaking Skills on a topic that they are passionate about. In a few simple steps, you can provide a student-centered speaking forum of the highest level! Here is an outline of the program, followed by materials and links that can help you get started.
Develop a TEDx Talk unit in your school
Develop a TEDx Talk unit in your school
There are two levels of this program which you can do with your class. Some classes will benefit more from the level 1 project and some classes are starving for a good in-depth project as in Level 2. Choose which program suits your students and class best.
Basic Project
Basic Project
LEVEL 1 TEDx Talks
LEVEL 1 TEDx Talks
Stage 1: Students will watch TED Talks done by kids.
Stage 2: Students will work on a project in pairs.
Stage 3: Students will share their projects with the class using TED talk strategies that you will learn about below. Choose if students will present "live" or will record presentations and then share with class.
Stage 4: Perform, record, share and enjoy.
** DONT FORGET THE RED CARPET!
Level 2 TEDx Talks (for the more advanced classes)
Level 2 TEDx Talks (for the more advanced classes)
Teachers and students go through the following steps together.
Stage 1: Read a series of articles from the TED website, explaining the organization’s mission, requirements for speakers, etc. Discuss and plan your own requirements for your class unit.
Stage 2: Learn about the different types of talks and evaluate various TED Talks speakers (using a rubric ). Students study the speakers’ delivery, use of technology, topic, and organization.
Stage 3: Choose a topic, write, rehearse, give and get feedback.
Stage 4: Perform, share and enjoy!
Stage 5: Plan an inter-school event to share with other area schools that have produced TED Talks.
Background information for the teacher: What is TED?
Background information for the teacher: What is TED?
TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks.
TED is a nonpartisan nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful talks.
Our Mission: Spread ideas
Our Mission: Spread ideas
TED is a global community, welcoming people from every discipline and culture who seek a deeper understanding of the world. We believe passionately in the power of ideas to change attitudes, lives and, ultimately, the world. On TED.com, we're building a clearinghouse of free knowledge from the world's most inspired thinkers — and a community of curious souls to engage with ideas and each other, both online and at TED and TEDx events around the world, all year long.
Independently run TEDx events help share ideas in communities around the world. This is their site https://www.ted.com/ Visit it , and find more materials and lectures that will help you and your students get a feel for TED talks.
Be sure to visit the About: Our Organization page.
Stage 2: What are TEDx talks about?
Stage 2: What are TEDx talks about?
Choose a few lectures to watch with your students. Print and distribute the reflection worksheet below to help your students discuss the lecture. Here is a suggested list. OR Show the TEDxs by kids below.
Choose a few lectures to watch with your students. Print and distribute the reflection worksheet below to help your students discuss the lecture. Here is a suggested list. OR Show the TEDxs by kids below.
What makes an awesome TEDx Talk?
What makes an awesome TEDx Talk?
Below you will find a few video clips by experts in the field. They are meant to give you and your students an idea of what goes into creating a successful TEDx talk. The key points are summarized on the side of each video.
Below you will find a few video clips by experts in the field. They are meant to give you and your students an idea of what goes into creating a successful TEDx talk. The key points are summarized on the side of each video.
TED's Secret to Great Public Speaking
TED's Secret to Great Public Speaking
Chris Anderson
Build an idea in the minds of your audience
Build an idea in the minds of your audience
Focus on one single idea you are passionate about. Make it vivid. Give a chance to explain that idea thoroughly. Give examples, tell stories.
Give audience a reason to them care. Stir curiosity. Use intriguing provocative examples and questions.
Build your idea with familiar concepts. Weave together concepts that already exist in your listeners' minds.
Make your idea worth sharing. Ask: who does this idea benefit? It needs to have the potential to brighten up someone else's day: not just your own.
How to make your message memorable
How to make your message memorable
Matt Abrahams
Matt Abrahams
Approach
Audience
Context
Structure
Remember to practice super body language
Remember to practice super body language
Body language makes a well-researched speech transform into a magical TED Talk.
These clips will give you material to discuss and practice with your students.
See the Passion Project at Misgav High School with teachers Manare Hadare and Shiri Shemesh
See the Passion Project at Misgav High School with teachers Manare Hadare and Shiri Shemesh
Project Presentation in English
Here is a wonderful, short article, by a teacher who used TED Talks to help her students explore environmental issues.
Here is a wonderful, short article, by a teacher who used TED Talks to help her students explore environmental issues.
Here is a link to a very detailed rubric for TED Talks. You can edit to personalize the rubric on this site.
Here is a link to a very detailed rubric for TED Talks. You can edit to personalize the rubric on this site.
Stage 4: Sharing your 5 minute TED Talk.
Stage 4: Sharing your 5 minute TED Talk.
Students will either present live, or record their talks with their cell phones or with school video camera. (Ask your school audio-visual expert what tools your school may have to help you)
Upload the video to a private youtube channel. Watch this video for a quick "How To"
Another option: Record talks with cell phones. upload to Flip Grid, and share!!
Here are a few video clips about using flip grid. Enjoy!
Stage 5: CELEBRATE!!
Stage 5: CELEBRATE!!
Make an evening event.
Make an evening event.
Students will present live, or share their recordings if they have presented before the evening. Invite parents and teachers to attend. Invite another school that has participated in the TED talks program this year. Provide refreshments and medals for all presenters.
Planning an actual TEDx event requires applying for a license. The license is free, but must be acquired if you want to use the TEDx name. Here are some helpful links.
Planning an actual TEDx event requires applying for a license. The license is free, but must be acquired if you want to use the TEDx name. Here are some helpful links.
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