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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Fishbowl Discussion |  Facilitation Mind 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 a topic is still unclear and too many thoughts surface at once, Mind Mapping creates an open surface for ordering them. It makes connections, subtopics, and starting points visible without fixing them too early. | Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision. |
Complexitydifferent | Medium | Medium | Low | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 45-90 min | 15-45 min | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 8-80 | 1-10 | 6-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Discussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | FacilitationDialogueLarge group | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | LearningDialogueFacilitation |