TED Presentations

A group of eight students working against the clock as they scramble to think, write, discuss a video meant for the brightest of the bright. It wouldn't be the Academy way if there were no last minute acknowledgments of new members and the grading rubric.

After the "weeks" of preparation, the TED presentations have come to a semi-successful close. I felt my group had run smoothly and were able to fully complete our presentation within the allotted time. It was a stretch, but enough practice let us smush in what we felt was the needed information. I felt disappointed when the other groups did not run on the "strict" schedule, but eventually got over it as my group (scheduled to go last) was allowed to run over the 10:00 stop time consequentially. The talks after ward were a nice reflection and heartfelt story time moment, but I felt that they weren't worth the 30 minutes we dedicated to them.

Ofcourse, as with every project, there are ways to improve. Collaboration was a large issue amongst every group I talked to; 3 out of 5 groups I know had last minute contributers realize they had to start working. Those who were working, constantly were on a different wave length then the sophomores. I know in my group, Jenna and I would comment to make sure everyone was completing the requirements when we would be told "I don't think my teacher cares about that." I think TED has potential benefits, but won't be achieved unless we don't use all 4 grades, and we take one day to go through the requirements together. This may be asking a lot, but I cleaner, smoother start would reduce a lot of stress and make for better presentations.