Speed 30 min

Not Your Grandma's PowerPoint Presentation

Friday, November 14, 2025

3:10 PM - 3:40 PM ET

Location: Convention Center, 315/316

Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12

Cynthia DePalma, EdD (she/her/hers)

Instructional Mentor Gifted Education and Talent Development
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
SC

Sally Cannizzaro, MS (she/her/hers)

President
Oklahoma Association for Gifted, Creative, & Talented
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Short Description: In this session, participants will learn how PechaKucha, a concise presentation format using 20 slides for 20 seconds each, can transform the classroom for gifted learners. Aligned with NAGC standards, it fosters creativity, critical thinking, and communication. Educators will explore practical applications and leave with strategies to engage and challenge gifted students using this dynamic format.

Learning Objectives:

Identify how the PechaKucha presentation format aligns with NAGC programming standards and supports differentiated instruction and use PechaKucha to create high-interest, student-driven projects that meet the needs of gifted learners.
Describe how PechaKucha presentations enhance the 4Cs in gifted education.
Implement PechaKucha presentations as a tool for promoting deeper learning and student agency.