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Criterion
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Paper session grid with two time blocks, three rooms, colored session cards and an open topic pool.
Facilitation
Barcamp
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Purposedifferent
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.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 problem gets covered up too quickly with answers, Question Burst puts the better question at the center. The format opens the thinking space before the group commits to an interpretation.Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision.
Complexitydifferent
HighMediumLowMedium
Timedifferent
0.5-2 TageHalber Tag bis 2 Tage15-30 min10-20 min je Frage
Participantsdifferent
20-500+15-2002-86-50
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action TopicsSession Board, Session Notes, Community LearningsQuestion List, Reframed Challenge, Learning PromptsConcept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes
Tags1 shared
FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy
FacilitationLarge groupLearning
QuestionsReframingFacilitationSensemaking
LearningDialogueFacilitation
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