Pecha-kucha (Pecha-k-cha)

The Module 4 lab was a real fun and a very good learning exercise for the students. In D2 section lab we did a pecha-kucha style presentation, a 10x20 format. We had 7 presentations on various topic from food and nutrition to textile to conservation biology.

The topics are:

1. How to Create a Quick and Nutritious Recipe.

2. A Holistic Overview of Everyday Textiles.

3. Canadian Food Guide.

4. Four Major Food Groups.

5. From Pasture to Plate

6. Conservation and the Oil Sands

7. Food Waste and Management.

In this lab exercise we learn that how important it is to know the exact content of each slides

of your presentation and we also understand the fact that 'a picture tells thousand words'.

The upcoming lab will be fun as well, poster is a wonderful way of communication.

Hope to see some wonderful presentations D2 Lab.

Pecha ohh Kucha

Last week's lab was fun as usual. The students in the Monday lab formed groups of at least three members each. They clustered according to their programs of study or passions (that were related to their programs of study). After about 45 minutes of 'Pecha' development, it was time to show the whole class what they had prepared. Each group brought something unique in their presentations. These ranged from slide designs to the order of presentations. We had some glitches though, some groups had problems with their 'slide timings'. After each presentation, other students and I evaluated each group's performance and pointed out some areas of public presentation that required some attention. This was a good opportunity for other students watching to acquire some presentation skills.

The Tuesday lab had the same structure with the Monday lab. The students all developed their presentations in about 40 minutes!!! The funny part of it was that we had 50 minutes for the lab since another class was waiting. We managed to get two groups to present their slides. I told the others that they would present theirs in the next lab, with the hope that we will have time.