Objective:
- To present ideas in a short space of time
- To communicate effectively under time pressure
- To determine the content which most effectively communicates within the artificial constraints
- To deliver a quality presentation working on your own
Overview:
(small paragraph/ 2 -3 sentence)
Described as the art of concise presentation, this format of presenting with PowerPoint ensures that all the speakers have a fixed time to communicate their ideas to their audience.
There are a range of time scales/number of slides (such as delivering 20 slides, 15 seconds each slide or 20 slides, 20 seconds each) but the essence of this format is to keep the delivery clear and crisp under strict time constraints.
Activity:
The preparation for this task will be done by the student in advance.
As their tutor, you issue them with a topic and the constraints by which they must work –
Either to deliver 20 slides, each timed for 15 seconds to provide a 5 minute talk
Or you can give them 20 slides, each timed for 20 seconds.
Ideally provide them with a template which will automatically move on after 20 seconds (downloadable – see resources) so that they cannot take longer over 1 slide or extend their point.
This format makes a great presentation showcase format for student conferences, workshop days or presentations.
You may wish to provide the links provided in the references to allow students to see how the format works – or prepare your own to show in advance.
Skill Development:
The challenge comes from the automatically moving slides which requires that that the students plan their short, but powerful impact.
Upon completion of this task, it is worth reviewing with the group their experience of this approach as a communication method and how they found the challenge.
Resources:
Powerpoint (optional pre-set slide show format such as available here - http://ignitebristol.net/speak/guidance-for-speakers/
References:
http://bettakultcha.com/bettakultcha-events/
http://ignitebristol.net/speak/guidance-for-speakers/
http://www.speakingaboutpresenting.com/content/fast-ignite-presentation/