Tired of Long, Boring PowerPoint Presentations? Try Pecha Kucha!
Submitted by mchildre on Thu, 04/30/2009 - 22:05.
Name:
Marcus Childress
Co-Presenters:
jozenia
Abstract:
Derived from the Japanese word for chit-chat, Pecha Kucha is a presentation format in which presentations can be quickly, easily and efficiently shared. The purpose of Pecha Kucha is to keep presentations (such as PowerPoint presentations) concise, the interest level high, with many presenters sharing their ideas within the course of one session. Pecha Kucha uses a 20X20 format: Presenters are permitted a slideshow of 20 images (slides), each slide shown for 20 seconds. This results in a total presentation time of 6 minutes 40 seconds. Pecha Kucha events have become popular in academia and in the corporate sector.
Session Type (Sessions are 45-60 minutes in length, except Speed Geeking which are 10 minute round robins):
Presentation
Intended Audience:
Teach/Faculty
K-12
Higher Education
Private Sector
What will attendees at this presentation learn that they can apply at their institution/organization?:
This presentation will outline the basic elements of Pecha Kucha and its potential to facilitate more creative, visually pleasing, and succinct informational PowerPoint presentations. Beginning with examples of creative and not so creative PowerPoint presentations, this interactive session give attendees a useful overview of what makes good a Pecha Kucha.
Would you be willing to share a time slot with another presenter, or participate as part of a panel on this topic?:
Yes
