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.

Lecture 11: Guest Lecture

Today's guest lecture will be given by Dr. Wendy Doughty. Dr. Doughty will focus on the body language of strong public speaking.


 Please add a comment here about Wendy's talk. Also, please send me three tweets about new things you have learned from this lecture.


Dr. Doughty:

Holds Doctorate (1995) and Master’s degrees in Educational Administration from the University of Alberta. Has a Bachelor of Applied Science from the University of Guelph. Held increasingly responsible management positions at Grant MacEwan College from 1980 to 1998. Considerable training in group facilitation, program evaluation, applied research and project management. Active community volunteer. is currently a Board member of the Canadian Evaluation Society, Alberta Chapter. Previously Board Chair of Goodwill Industries of Alberta  and Vice-Chair of the Alberta Baroque Music Society. Recognized for her work in community education by being named to Who’s Who of Canadian Women and the Canadian Who’s Who. Has considerable international experience, carrying out a variety of international educational needs assessments and design of programs. This work has taken her twice to Uganda, as well as to Hong Kong and Japan. Member, Canadian Evaluation Society

Lecture 9: Speeches

UPDATE: Class is Cancelled Today! See you all on Wednesday.



Today is the introduction to our module on public speaking. We'll start the week's learning by listening to the momentous occasion of Obama's Inaugural Presidential Speech.

For us, they packed up their few worldly possessions and traveled across oceans in search of a new life.For us, they toiled in sweatshops and settled the West; endured the lash of the whip and plowed the hard earth.For us, they fought and died, in places like Concord and Gettysburg; Normandy and Khe Sahn.

You can also find the text of Obama's speech here.



Group Activity Web Quest Obama makes many historical references. What do you know about the topics in the table below? Google, and see what you can find out. Then fill in the google doc:

http://www.google.com/fusiontables/DataSource?snapid=S273476RkWz



For the final activity, you will need to find some rhetorical/literary devices in Obama's speech. This handout here will be of help. Remember, leave your blog comments on this post.

AlES 204: Lecture 9 - Speeches

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The American Rhetoric website also has an audio recording of Obama's speech.

Module 4 Labs: Pecha Kucha

What is Pecha Kucha?

Pecha Kucha event is one in which a number of presenters share their ideas within the course of an evening. It follows a 20 x 20 format. Each presenter is allowed 20 slides (shown on a programme such as Powerpoint), each shown for 20 seconds each. This results in a total presentation time of 6 minutes and 40 seconds on a stage before the next presenter is up. The idea is to keep presentations concise and interest level high.

The word Pecha Kucha (pronounced peCHAtchka) comes from the Japanese word for “chit-chat” and was invented by Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham in Tokyo. It has recently spread to the business world, and has now gained interest in the world of English Language Teaching.

As you'll see from the syllabus, this week's labs will require you to practise public speaking in a Pecha Kucha style! Now, you won't be expected to speak for 6 minutes OR to have 20 slides prepared. This is just how it is was originally done - so you have some background. We are just going to build on the idea that there are slides running on a powerpoint and you have to talk for a very limited time. Your TAs will have all the information for you and I will look forward to hearing about the fun you had (and of course, I'll hope for pictures).

Here is an example of a Pecha Kucha presentation:

And another Pecha Kucha presentation on the universe: