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Paper illustration for Teach-back.
Knowledge Modeling
Teach-back
A paper-based illustration representing arc42 with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
arc42
Paper illustration for Feynman Technique.
Knowledge Modeling
Feynman Technique
Purposedifferent
Teach-back checks whether an explanation actually got through to the other person. The method makes misunderstandings visible early and strengthens shared understanding in advisory and learning situations.arc42 structures architecture knowledge so teams can document system, decisions, and risks consistently. The template builds a living understanding of the architecture instead of scattered notes.The Feynman Technique checks understanding by explaining a topic so that it stays easy for others to understand. It makes knowledge gaps visible before they become costly in everyday work.
Complexitysame
LowLowLow
Timedifferent
5-20 min1-2 Tage20-60 min
Participantsdifferent
2-81-41
Formatdifferent
Workshop + asyncWorkshop + asyncAsync
Outputdifferent
Understanding Check, Clarification Notes, Learning GapsArchitecture Document, Context View, Runtime View, Deployment ViewPlain-language Explanation, Knowledge Gaps, Study Notes
Tagsno overlap
LearningUnderstandingCommunication
ArchitectureDocumentationCommunication
LearningKnowledgeUnderstanding
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Architecture Communication Canvas method illustration showing its working structure
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Architecture Communication Canvas
Paper illustration of two considered options leading to a decision record with a marked status and visible consequences.
Architecture
Architecture Decision Record
A paper-based illustration representing C4 Model with its core stages and visible working result.
Architecture
C4 Model
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Views and Beyond