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Paper illustration for Peer Instruction.
Knowledge Modeling
Peer Instruction
Paper illustration for World Café.
Facilitation
World Café
Paper illustration for Fishbowl Discussion.
Facilitation
Fishbowl Discussion
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 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.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.
Complexitysame
MediumMediumMedium
Timedifferent
10-20 min je Frage60-180 min45-90 min
Participantsdifferent
6-5012-100+8-80
Formatsame
WorkshopWorkshopWorkshop
Outputdifferent
Concept Questions, Vote Results, Learning NotesTable Notes, Emergent Themes, Shared QuestionsDiscussion Insights, Observed Tensions, Follow-up Questions
Tags2 shared
LearningDialogueFacilitation
FacilitationDialogueLarge groupSensemaking
FacilitationDialogueLarge group
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Paper Kanban board with To Discuss, Discussing and Discussed columns, topic cards, votes and timer.
Facilitation
Lean Coffee
Paper illustration for Open Space Technology.
Facilitation
Open Space Technology
Paper illustration of many question cards around one challenge
Facilitation
Question Burst