2019-2020
TEDEd Club
at Wolf Swamp Road School
Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Technology, Entertainment, and Design
Welcome to our TEDEd Club
Where Students Make A Difference!
Our Motto
We will take risks to transform into the speaker we all want to be. To do that, we have to trust one another, not laugh at the wrong things, but instead support each other. It's okay to make someone laugh on purpose, to cry, to express ourselves...because one way to be a good speaker is to be yourself.
Our Goal
To take one great idea, shape it and then present it. We may learn that we are problem solvers, critical thinkers, or innovators. We may find that we can make the world a better place.
Our Theme
When the World gives you Lemons make Lemonade.
We will encourage optimism and a positive can-do attitude in the face of adversity or misfortune.
WHAT’S COMING UP
Oct 16th - First Meeting
Oct. 23rd
Oct. 30th
Nov. 6th
Nov. 13th.
Nov. 20th
Dec. 4th
Dec. 11th
Dec. 18th
Jan. 8th
Jan. 15th
Jan. 22nd (canceled)
Jan. 29th
Feb. 5th
Feb. 12th
MEET THE
group leaders
Mrs. Batchelor
and
Mrs. Dufraine
Exploration #1
What makes your heart beat faster? What gives you a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement? What are some things that inspire you?
Inspirational quotes
Brynn Shea
"Stars can’t shine without darkness."
-Unknown
Kaitlyn Sheman
“If you can’t fly, then run,
If you can’t run, then walk,
If you can’t walk, then crawl,
but whatever you do,
You have to keep moving forward"
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Martin Luther King, Jr. (Minister, Civil Rights Activist, Peacemaker)
Kaitlyn Costello
"The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any."
-Alice Walker (Poet and Novelist)
Chase Begley
"Believe you can and you’re halfway there!"
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Theodore Roosevelt (26th President of the US)
Emma Brunette
“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.”
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Albert Einstein
Kiki Hwang
"We've all got both light and dark inside us. What matters is the part we choose to act on. That's who we really are."
Sirius Black in Harry Potter
Owen Begley
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” - Walt Disney
Emma Vazquez
“Don't worry about the world coming to an end today. It is already tomorrow in Australia” - Charles Schulz
Annie Kro
"You miss 1,000 shots you don't take" - Unknown
Parker Cullen
"Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail" - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Mielana Savonina
“Never settle for less than your best” -
Aryan Ahmed
“Give a man a fish, and he feeds for a day. Teach a man to fish, and he feeds forever.” - Unknown
Alex S.
“Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” - Babe Ruth
Exploration #2
What makes a great idea....GREAT!
What are the qualities of good ideas? What is an idea "worth spreading"?
We tried to answer the questions below, with our own thoughts.
Click on the video camera to see our thoughts!
What is an idea?
Can you think of an example of something that came from a person’s idea?
Do you know of any people that have made their ideas famous?
Have you ever found yourself with an idea?
How did it make you feel? Happy? Excited?
What did you do with your idea?
Do you think that it is possible to all of a sudden have an idea?
Where do you think that ideas come from?
Were you ever afraid to tell someone about an idea that you had? Why?
Do you think that other people are right to tell you if your idea is wrong?
Are there some ideas that seem too big or too difficult?
What makes an idea important?
Is there such a thing as a bad idea? And can bad ideas become great ones?
What is magical about ideas?
What does it mean to feed an idea and make it grow?
How can having an idea make you feel more alive?
If an idea spreads is it no longer yours? Does it matter?
If you have an idea how do you make it real?
What does it mean when an idea takes on a life of its own?
Can you think of ways in which ideas have helped change the world?
Exploration #3
Brainstorm and choose your idea!
Start with a blank piece of paper, give your brain some creative time and inspiration, let it run wild and find your best idea!
Escape with Dance
Art
Competition
in Sports
Animals that assist humans
Saving Water
Basketball teamwork
Your ballet voice
Don't ignore people, all be noticed
Track brings out your best
Science and Logic is key
Everyone has a special gift
Social Outcasts
Global Warming
Gymnastics is exercise for body and friendship
Bullying has impact
Homelessness
Parallel Universe
Women and girls rights
Work together in gymnastics
Depression
Volunteering
Bullying will repeat
Books and reading
Smoking is bad for you
Exploration #4
Identify, frame and outline your idea!
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Who is your audience?
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Keep it simple. What is the message you are trying to share?
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Emphasize connection over content. Build your speech from an emotional place.
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Be authentic.
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Use humor, a powerpoint, visuals.
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What are your key points? Stick to them.
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Practice, practice, practice
Exploration #5
Frame your speech: beginning, middle and end
Great TED Talks tend to capture an audience’s attention immediately. They quickly build on that initial momentum, and provide creative insights and thoughts that reward an audience’s attention. Then, before the talk starts to feel too long, they wrap up with a meaningful conclusion.
We will discuss:
1.What is a throughline?
2. What makes for a strong introduction to a talk?
3. How do you keep the audience’s attention in the middle?
4. What makes for a strong conclusion to a talk?
Start framing your speech! What is it that you want the audience to walk away with?
Exploration #6 and #7 - Visualize your idea
We will create effective, memorable visuals that will make your TED-Ed talk
come alive for your listeners!
You can use:
PowerPoint - 3 or more slides
Prezi
Keynote
Google Slides
Poster Boards - Pen and Paper
Photos - Camera
Exploration #8 -Practice, Practice, Practice!
Start rehearsing your talk!
Pace
Pitch
Pause
Use your notes only
Try not to say "um"
Use your hands expressively
Try not to swing your body from side to side
Engage your audience..look at them!
End your talk with your dare in a positive way
Revise any part that does not flow
Speak with confidence
Slow down!!!!!
Visit the video page to see our first rehearsal without computers
Exploration #9 - #13 Light..Camera..Sound
#9 Practice your speeches and ensure that all the visuals are ready. Try out camera, lights and sound.
#10 - Dress Rehearsals - Rehearse, Rehearse, Rehearse
#11 Capture your ideas. Practice filming using visuals and speaking in public
#12 Watch your videos and add final touches. Have a PARTY!! Watch Bloopers!
#13 Upload and nominate the best videos to the TED Ed website
VISIT US
62 Wolf Swamp Rd
Longmeadow, Hampden County 01106
USA
Thank you
LEEF
for making our club possible
Our banner
Our camera and tripod
"Teddy" Our Padcaster setup
Our tripod
