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Criterion
Paper mind map with a central course onboarding question, colored main branches, keywords and cross-links.
Facilitation
Mind Mapping
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
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.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.
Complexitydifferent
LowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
15-45 min10-20 min je Frage45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
1-106-508-80
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open QuestionsConcept Questions, Vote Results, Learning NotesDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
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BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation
LearningDialogueFacilitation
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
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Innovation
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Paper Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
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