This method is about making one aware of the knowledge. Ideally, this method should be applied in the classroom. The person who is sitting in the position furthest east starts a dialogue with the individual seated furthest west. They discuss their prior knowledge on a given topic. In a second step, the new knowledge is written down on a sheet of paper, and this way, they benefit mutually from one another’s know-how.
Duration of discussion: Three minutes
Duration of note-taking: Two minutes
All you need for this method is a pen and paper; alternatively, you can take notes on a flipchart.
Online: make sure there are private meeting rooms, or alternatively moderate the plenum talk in a way that the dialogs are possible.
A powerful method. Work should be concentrated in pairs without looking at what others do.
This method was created by:
Valentin Krasniqi
Lukas Bieri
Daniel Burri
Damir Hodzic
Sandro Suter
