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| Criterion |  Facilitation Barcamp |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  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 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. | When a complex topic does not yet have a fitting agenda, Open Space Technology hands topic ownership back to the participants. The format suits questions that only move forward when real interest determines the order. | 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 | Low | High | Medium |
Timedifferent | Halber Tag bis 2 Tage | 15-45 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 10-20 min je Frage |
Participantsdifferent | 15-200 | 1-10 | 20-500+ | 6-50 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Session Board, Session Notes, Community Learnings | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes |
Tags1 shared | FacilitationLarge groupLearning | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | LearningDialogueFacilitation |