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Criterion
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
Paper illustration of Design Charrette with its method-specific working model.
Innovation
Design Charrette
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Purposedifferent
When many people can contribute knowledge and the flow should stay open, Barcamp provides a framework for self-organized sessions. The format channels energy without defining the content too narrowly in advance.In a tightly timed design process with many participants, the method pools several lines of thinking in a short time. It brings parallel design energy without letting the discussion tip into endless coordination. This quickly produces solid directions for architecture or space.When a controversial topic needs depth and discipline at the same time, Fishbowl Discussion makes the structure of the conversation transparent. The format keeps the core small enough for real dialogue and open enough for controlled turnover.Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
Halber Tag bis 2 TageHalber Tag bis mehrere Tage45-90 min10-20 min je Frage
Participantsdifferent
15-20010-508-806-50
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Session Board, Session Notes, Community LearningsSketches and Concepts, Consolidated Solution Sketch, Prioritized DirectionDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsConcept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes
Tagsno overlap
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
BrainstormingWorkshopCollaborationIdeation
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
LearningDialogueFacilitation
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