Neuroscientist Daphne Bavelier’s TED Talk flips the script on screen time, showing that targeted action games can sharpen vision, attention, and mental flexibility. This Your Brain on Video Games TED Talk analysis guide helps teachers turn Duckworth's research into an engaging lesson.
Her myth‑busting data invites evidence‑based discussions about balanced digital habits, neuroplasticity, and game‑based learning tools.
What You Get
Complete Teacher Guide (~9 pages, Google Doc/PDF)
Editable Student Worksheet (15‑slide Google Slides/PPTX)
20‑item self‑graded Google Forms quiz & answer keys
Using this Your Brain on Video Games TED Talk analysis guide
Launch a quick poll on video‑game stereotypes, then stream the talk. Students annotate each claim with supporting evidence, debate pros and cons, and finish with a personal screen‑time action plan informed by neuroscience.
DISCLAIMER: This worksheet and question set for the TED Talk “Your Brain on Video Games” (2012) is independently compiled for classroom use. It is not endorsed by TED or Daphne Bavelier and is provided solely under fair‑use educational guidelines.
