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Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Paper mind map with a central course onboarding question, colored main branches, keywords and cross-links.
Facilitation
Mind Mapping
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
Paper Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
Lean Coffee
Purposedifferent
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 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 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 without a fixed agenda needs to get into useful conversations quickly, Lean Coffee structures the start around interests rather than a presentation. The group itself negotiates which topics get time first and which wait.
Complexitydifferent
MediumLowMediumLow
Timedifferent
10-20 min je Frage15-45 min45-90 min30-90 min
Participantsdifferent
6-501-108-803-20
Formatdifferent
WorkshopWorkshop + asyncWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning NotesMind Map, Topic Clusters, Open QuestionsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up QuestionsPrioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items
Tags1 shared
LearningDialogueFacilitation
BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
FacilitationAutonomyDialogue
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