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Criterion
Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Paper illustration of an eight-panel idea sheet with varied sketches beside a timer set to eight minutes.
Innovation
Crazy 8s
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
Purposedifferent
Peer Instruction uses group thinking to clarify difficult terms or concepts faster. The method combines individual reflection with social correction and shared precision.With only a few minutes available and a still-fuzzy solution search, the method forces a wide range of variants. It produces fast sketches before the first idea can settle in, making different directions directly comparable and open to further development.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 group needs to connect many viewpoints in a short time, World Café creates a calm alternation between closeness and rotation. It sets thinking in motion without forcing the conversation into full-plenary rigidity.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumMedium
Timedifferent
10-20 min je Frage8-15 min45-90 min60-180 min
Participantsdifferent
6-501-108-8012-100+
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning NotesSketch Set, Idea Shortlist, Direction OptionsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsTable Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared Questions
Tagsno overlap
LearningDialogueFacilitation
BrainstormingSketchingSpeedDivergenceDesign sprint
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking
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