HOW TO GIVE A TED TALK?
by Andre dornelas
1. 6- Delivering the Talk
1.1. Focus on breathing
1.2. Trust your rehearsals
2. 7- Celebrating: Enjoy the praise for your relaxed and natural performance.
3. 1- What is a TEDx Talk
3.1. Presentations of well-formed ideas in under 18 minutes.
3.2. Why 18 minutes? It effectively keeps the audience's attention
4. 5- Rehearsing
4.1. Practice extensively: with different audiences and scenarios
4.2. Time yourself: Master time control
4.3. Posture: Stand still, avoid excessive movement
5. 4- Creating Slides: Optional but should be simple
5.1. Photos, graphs, infographics.
5.2. Design rules: minimize text, avoid bullet points.
5.3. Resolution: 1920x1080, large font size (42+).
6. 2- Developing an Idea
6.1. The idea is New, interesting, and evidence-based.
6.2. Is idea new, interesting, and realistic?
6.3. Importance of being an expert on your topic.
7. 3- Structuring and Writing the Script
7.1. 1. Introduction: Connect with the audience. 2. Body: Explain and provide evidence for your idea. 3. Conclusion: Impact and inspire action.
7.2. Tips: • Avoid opening with statistics. • Use less jargon and provide clear examples. • Cite empirical evidence, not just anecdotes.