Generalpresent

Generalpresent is a term used to describe a framework for creating adaptable, real-time presentations across platforms, prioritizing immediacy and accessibility. It aims to streamline why and how information is presented so it remains useful across different contexts and audiences.

Derived from the combination of general and present, the concept signals content designed for broad audiences and current relevance. It emerged in education technology discussions in the early 2020s and is not a formal standard. The term is often used descriptively to contrast static slide decks with more flexible, audience-responsive formats.

Key features commonly associated with generalpresent include modular content blocks that can be rearranged or omitted, metadata for search and discovery, accessibility compliance, and responsive layouts for different devices. It also emphasizes tools for live annotation and collaborative editing, with export options that may cover slides, cards, transcripts, and embeddable widgets. These elements are intended to support dynamic delivery and reintegration of content in diverse delivery channels.

Applications span corporate training, classroom instruction, webinars, and virtual conferences. Generalpresent enables presenters to tailor material to audience needs with minimal reformatting and to support multi-channel delivery, including on-screen slides, digital handouts, and interactive dashboards. The approach is valued for flexibility and reuse but can be challenging without a shared specification.

Origin traces to online design and pedagogy communities that favored reusable content structures. There is no single governing body, and implementations vary, leading to a range of definitions. Critics argue that the term can be vague without a common framework.

See also: presentational design, modular content, real-time collaboration.