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| Criterion | ![]() Facilitation Mind Mapping | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction | ![]() Knowledge Modeling Concept Mapping | ![]() Innovation Brainwriting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Purposedifferent | 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. | Concept Mapping arranges terms and relationships in a network that makes subject-matter connections tangible. It fits when a topic needs to be understood structurally rather than linearly. | When loud voices or hierarchy distort the idea search, the method creates a quiet entry into joint development. It gives everyone thinking space and gathers contributions without social brakes, making diversity more visible and easier to build on. |
Complexitydifferent | Low | Medium | Medium | Low |
Timedifferent | 15-45 min | 10-20 min je Frage | 1-2 h | 15-30 min |
Participantsdifferent | 1-10 | 6-50 | 1-8 | 3-12 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop + async |
Outputdifferent | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Concept Map, Relationship Labels, Knowledge Gaps | Idea sheets, Expanded concepts, Prioritized list |
Tagsno overlap | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | LearningDialogueFacilitation | KnowledgeConceptsMappingSensemaking | BrainstormingCollaborationInclusionIdeas |



