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| Criterion |  Knowledge Modeling Peer Instruction |  Facilitation Mind Mapping |  Facilitation Open Space Technology |  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 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 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 | Medium | Low | High | Low |
Timedifferent | 10-20 min je Frage | 15-45 min | 0.5-2 Tage | 30-90 min |
Participantsdifferent | 6-50 | 1-10 | 20-500+ | 3-20 |
Formatdifferent | Workshop | Workshop + async | Workshop | Workshop |
Outputdifferent | Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning Notes | Mind Map, Topic Clusters, Open Questions | Session Marketplace, Proceedings, Action Topics | Prioritized Topics, Discussion Notes, Action Items |
Tags1 shared | LearningDialogueFacilitation | BrainstormingIdeasMappingStructureFacilitation | FacilitationLarge groupAutonomy | FacilitationAutonomyDialogue |