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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Decision Making Argument Mapping |  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. | 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. | When statements, evidence, and counterarguments get mixed up, a debate quickly loses its structure. Argument Mapping breaks a thesis down into its reasoning and makes visible what it really rests on. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitysame | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min | 1-3 h | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 8-80 | 1-8 | 6-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Argument Map, Evidence Gaps, Decision Rationale | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tagsno overlap | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | SensemakingDecisionRationale | LearningDialogueFacilitation |