Albert Einstein once said, “You ask me if I keep a notebook to record my great ideas. I’ve only ever had one.” While the genius physicist was probably being a bit modest, his words shed light on the tricky and elusive quality of truly innovative thinking. There are a lot of ideas in this world, but what is it that really makes an idea worth spreading?

We ask TED-Ed Club members to grapple with this big question when preparing to present their own big ideas. These four TED-Ed Clubs shared photos from their brainstorming sessions, and we love what they came up with.

Dallas International School’s TED-Ed Club in Dallas, TX

Dallas International School’s TED-Ed Club thinks a great idea should expand knowledge, satisfy curiosity and spread hope.

Aptakisic-Tripp’s TED-Ed Club in Buffalo Grove, IL

Aptakisic-Tripp’s TED-Ed Club thinks that inspirational, fresh ideas are the ones that can truly inspire change and benefit society.

Craneville Elementary School’s TED-Ed Club in Dalton, MA

Craneville Elementary School’s TED-Ed Club knows the value of a unique, relatable idea that doesn’t make you fall asleep.

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School’s TED-Ed Club in Pickering, Ontario

St. Mary Catholic Secondary School’s TED-Ed Club values ideas that are relatable to other people and inspire them to take action.

To start a TED-Ed Club and bring this conversation into your classroom, be sure to apply here!