Lightning Talks are brief, 6 minute presentations that focus on a single topic, example, idea, project, or technique. Lightning Talks attempt to cover 1-2 facets of a subject and by no means comprehensive or exhaustive. Your idea should be clear and succinct, providing URLs for further information, as appropriate.
We are seeking Lightening Talks that push the boundaries of “common sense” and interrogate ideas and preconceptions through the effective use of text, sounds, and images. Preference will be given for Lightening Talks that describe a specific case study as opposed to research or general best practices.
Those who are accepted will be asked to send prior to the conference slides or materials to display to highlight and underscore the points in your presentation.
In a Lightning Talk, the presenter makes a point and explains it as quickly as possible, addressing such questions as
* Why does this matter?
* What are the benefits of examining the topic?
* Call to Action: Here is what we have done ...
* Here is what we should be doing more of ...
* Why we failed or succeeded using this approach?
* Here's a useful method/pedagogy that "worked" or did not work ...
* Why X looks like a mistake, but isn't
* What it's like to do ...
* A funny thing happened to me on the way to...
* We need research in ...
Speakers should be prepared for a quick Q&A session. Please include your contact details at the conference so interested parties can follow up with you in person or after the conference!
For further information on giving Lightning Talks access:
http://www.perl.com/pub/a/2004/07/30/lightningtalk.html