tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317052042177627905.post4107351247764193610..comments2023-06-10T10:09:21.134-04:00Comments on ExhibiTricks: A Museum/Exhibit/Design Blog: A Conference Without PowerPoint?POW! (Paul Orselli Workshop, Inc.)http://www.blogger.com/profile/05111591384018210698noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317052042177627905.post-70577028635564836342009-04-21T02:35:00.000-04:002009-04-21T02:35:00.000-04:00The problem is not powerpoint/keynote, but how it ...The problem is not powerpoint/keynote, but how it is used. If the medium is reduced to reading bullets out loud, then yes... yawn, yawn, yawn. But it is a great and very versatile medium if cartoons, videos and images augment and illustrate what you are saying, rather than repeating what you are saying! Diana Issidorides / NEMO, AmsterdamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317052042177627905.post-37368993024759243152009-04-20T18:30:00.000-04:002009-04-20T18:30:00.000-04:00the reality is that these kinds of sessions are co...the reality is that these kinds of sessions are confusing and sometimes even threatening to a significant number of delegates. Friday at MW has always been a less formal day (since 1997), and every year we have some complaints from people who can't stand the choice... and kudos from some people who love it. that's why we've settled on variety.<br /><br />/jtjtranthttp://conference.archimuse.com/jtrantsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317052042177627905.post-85103061277845000252009-04-20T16:01:00.000-04:002009-04-20T16:01:00.000-04:00Thanks J for your clarifications regarding the MW ...Thanks J for your clarifications regarding the MW conference. I happily stand corrected.POW! (Paul Orselli Workshop, Inc.)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05111591384018210698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317052042177627905.post-16093904653749184362009-04-20T15:24:00.000-04:002009-04-20T15:24:00.000-04:00Seems that you missed all of the alternate format ...Seems that you missed all of the alternate format sessions at Museums and the Web (MW2009) this year, including many hands-on pre-conference workshops, 24+ unconference sessions (first day) that were pitched in a plenary, mini-workshops that involved hands-on work and conversation, a live Usability Lab, a live design Crit Room, BoF breakfasts for networking, 40+ Museum Demonstrations for an up-close view of other museum sites, and a closing plenary session that was totally open mike. <br /><br />there was also a lively backchannel that bridged the site and the people who couldn't attend (check out the #mw2009 twitter feed for example). we used those LCD projectors to show the 'twitterfall' in both the opening and closing plenaries [kudos to Max Anderson, the only museum director i can think of who would be game for such openness].<br /><br />but face up to it, some things deserve the permanence of a written paper and a good, well-chaired panel with questions can build connections between work taking place in different institutions [and on different continents]. don't kill the format because some speakers can't move beyond bullet points. <br /><br />we need to find presentation formats that fit the message, and mix up the schedule to keep everyone engaged.<br /><br />jennifer<br />[MW2009 co-chair]<br /><br />ps. check our the MW presentation guidelines at http://www.archimuse.com/mw2009/speakers/presentation_guidelines.htmlj tranthttp://conference.archimuse.com/jtrantsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317052042177627905.post-65243733160978014712009-04-20T13:54:00.000-04:002009-04-20T13:54:00.000-04:00At some NASA meetings for informal science educato...At some NASA meetings for informal science educators a few years ago, I was introduced to the term "Death by PowerPoint." Things haven't improved recently either. Kudos for bringing up the subject.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5317052042177627905.post-62392155772573224332009-04-20T11:55:00.000-04:002009-04-20T11:55:00.000-04:00We are really looking forward to your PK session a...We are really looking forward to your PK session at ACM! You are absolutely right, there will be a PK session at ASTC in Fort Worth! It is called Pecha Kucha Design and here is the summary:<br /><br />In museums, everyone—from visionaries, directors, and architects to education, marketing, and development staff to visitors themselves—is part of the design process. This extended, fast-moving session will follow the Pecha Kucha format, an innovative concept from the architecture field in which audiences are exposed rapidly to multiple viewpoints about design and its impact. Limited to 20 images at 20 seconds each, 20 presenters will focus on different ways that design can enrich our science community. Hope to see you there!Kathy Gustafson-Hiltonhttp://www.linkedin.com/myprofile?goback=.ana_718247_1240242796352_3_1noreply@blogger.com