Updated Format!
Okay, so we've been talking about tweaking the Lightning Talk format slightly. In the past we've had trouble getting computers to talk to the projector, there are delays between talks while things get set up, and because of the fast pace of the Lightning Talks, people might forget those great ideas or questions for the speakers!
In an attempt to address these issues, we've come up with a new format we would like to try out. I understand that this is really super short notice! However, if you could help us try out this new format, we would be very happy indeed!
So, the idea is for each speaker to make a wiki page for their talk. You can see below that I've already added links for each speakers labeled "talk notes".
Add as much to your wiki page as you like: images, notes, cat macros, bulletin points, links to YouTube, whatever!
WebJockey Tomicles will be "in the house", he will be displaying the contents of your wiki page as appropriate while you speak! The screen behind you will change as if by magic!
Members of the audience are encouraged to ask the speaker questions on the wiki, let the speaker know who you are and how to find you so you can discuss their talk after the Lightning Talks are over!
Again, I know how short of notice this is. If you were really set on using the projector, or if you are going to show off some program you wrote, we won't turn you down!
Please try and flag me down before hand so I know who you are and how to pronounce your name correctly.
Love,
JoelFranusic
