TED Prep Day 2

Announcements:

1. TONIGHT'S HOMEWORK is to watch ONE MORE student example (linked on the senior project page) that you didn’t watch today. Look for their hook, and how they engaged their audience!
2. Library Day tomorrow-- goal is to develop slides and outline what you want to say. By the end of this time, you should aim for being roughly 50% done with initial slides and outline.
3. Bookmark this TED prep schedule, which includes all daily activities and resources
4. I will collect your notes from the Sarah Cain and Ken Robinson ted talks in class on Thursday for a 10 point completion grade
   

Starter: A TED talk you've surely seen (on purpose – we care not about his message). Ken Robinson: Do schools kill creativity?  We'll watch this with our graphic organizer.  Debrief organizer in small groups (2/3 students), share out.

TED Analysis:  In small groups, share out your TED analysis.

1. What patterns did you see in terms of what people liked, and what was interesting?
2. What were the verbal and non-verbal talents the presenters showed?  Share, write your top two on the board.
3. Write the top audience interaction technique on the board
4. What style differences did you note in your group?  What similarities?
5. Share your different styles as presenters

Student Examples:  Watch at least half of a student example linked on my senior project page.  Take notes on…

1. What was their hook?  Was it effective?  Why/why not?
2. How did this person use positive elements of their own personality to cultivate relationships with the audience and make their talk more interesting?

Short Article: Making presentations in the TED Style.  Read this article, and pick one of the talks described to watch.  Explain why you chose that particular style, then watch it and take notes on…

1. What stood out to you about this talk
2. What you want to imitate from this talk
3. 2-3 specific ideas you got from this talk