Description Long

The workshop participants are asked to take a break without their digital devices. They are requested to place their smartphones and other devices into a provided box or bag. This encourages more conversation within the group and allows participants to better process what they have experienced. Ideally, participants would share their thoughts on the workshop during the break, but this can be difficult to manage. For example, participants could be given a task or a question to reflect on during the break. However, the primary aim is for the break to serve as a time for relaxation. As an additional challenge, participants could be informed that they should return after a set amount of time. This might be a small challenge for some, particularly if they don't wear a watch, which could prompt them to reflect on questions such as: "How dependent am I on digital devices?" or "Could I spend a day without my phone?"

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Preparation

• Provide a box or a case where digital devices can be collected.
• Optionally, prepare a reflection question or a small task to be given to participants during the break.

Execution

1. The participants are informed about the purpose of the method and are asked to place their digital devices in the prepared box.
2. The participants are then sent on their break and are encouraged to focus on conversations, nature, or their surroundings.

References

This method was developed at the Crealab Winterschool 2022 by Joël Meienberg, Melanie Müller, Silvan Perrig, Arijeta Gojani, Lisa Rüegg, Simon Schärer, and Dario Schürch.