What makes a TED Talk memorable — and how can those same strategies elevate your lectures in the college classroom? In this interactive workshop, we’ll explore how the most engaging TED speakers communicate complex ideas with clarity, storytelling, and purpose — and how these same techniques can be adapted to higher education contexts. You will analyze key elements of effective talks, including structure, visual support, delivery style, and audience engagement. More importantly, you will translate those insights into practical strategies you can apply immediately to your own lecture videos for your asynchronous courses. By rethinking the way we craft a video lecture, we can improve student attention, understanding, and retention.