Lesson 1: What are ideas?
Lesson 1: What are ideas?
Master the skills of TED speakers with TED’s official public speaking course. This course will teach you how to identify, develop and share your best ideas with the world. This video - the first in the series - is available for free. If you'd like to continue on this learning journey, you can purchase the full 11-lesson course. All proceeds support TED-Ed's nonprofit mission to develop and share free high-quality educational materials with the world.
Lesson 1 Learning Goal:
Identify the qualities of ideas worth spreading.
This lesson is full of foundational knowledge that will help you get the most out of this course. Before you begin the lesson, take a moment to briefly reflect on the questions below. No need to have formal answers, but have an example or two in mind. If you need help, check out the Library for inspiration.
Questions You’ll Answer After the Video:
What's the best example of public speaking you've ever seen? What is your favorite TED talk?
What is it about that memorable talk that has persisted in your mind for days, months or even years?
Can you identify the speaker’s idea?
