SXSWedu 2014 PanelPicker Timeline
Photo by Debbie FinleyThe PanelPicker process for programming submissions to SXSWedu, March 3-6, 2014 is quickly approaching. If you are interested in speaking at the 2014 Conference & Festival you will need to get your ideas into the mix during the entry period listed below.
Stay tuned to sxswedu.com in the coming weeks for more information on the two-step process (submission and voting) as well as PanelPicker Tips on what makes for a successful proposal.
PanelPicker Tips: The Title
Photo by Debbie FinleyChoosing a great title for your SXSWedu presentation is an obvious, but often overlooked, step in the PanelPicker process. PanelPicker opens for submissions on Monday, July 1 so now is the time to start thinking.
Cute titles are fun. However, remember that your title is going to be fighting for attention with hundreds of others when it comes time for the voting phase of PanelPicker.
The goal is to generate interest and arouse curiosity that will contribute to the overall message of your session. The title you craft should accurately and sufficiently reflect the focus of your idea so that people can understand what your session will cover before they read the description.
The Magic of Making: Engaging Students as Makers
Founding Editor of Maker Media, Dale Dougherty, delivered a powerful presentation on the growing Maker movement at SXSWedu this year. Dougherty's presentation emphasized the value of informal education and the potential impact on tomorrow's students. Watch his 2013 Distinguished Speaker presentation now!