How To Use Questions To Reveal Possibilities & Deepen Learning

How To Use Questions To Reveal Possibilities & Deepen Learning

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Photo by Gary Butterfield on Unsplash Have you observed learners sitting quietly in the virtual classroom waiting for someone else to answer your question? Yes, you could have people respond in the chat. But what about that rich, verbal exchange you loved so much from the traditional classroom space? "People don't participate in virtual discussions." Thirty people in the Zoom meeting considered the problem for a moment. "Don't respond yet," I said. "We are going to try an experiment." I was willing to try anything. "For the next four minutes, please raise your hand and ask a question related to our problem. Two rules though, no justification and no excusing. Just ask your question. I'll record it. Our goal is twenty questions in four minutes." "For the next four minutes,…
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How To Lead Successful Virtual Breakout Room Activities

How To Lead Successful Virtual Breakout Room Activities

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"You have fifteen minutes to network," the facilitator announced. The breakout rooms opened and I was transported into a new space with four strangers. A long, awkward silence was followed by the timid words, "what are we supposed to do?" We all wondered the same thing. Are you sending participants into breakout room blackholes? Are you sending them to their rooms hoping they'll make the most of it? There is a better way! I use FIVE RULES OF BREAKOUT ROOMS in all of my training. Yes, I said rules. Rules because if you follow these participants will know what to do and have a more productive time. My Five Breakout Room Rules Give clear, specific instructionsKeep groups smallAssign a facilitatorSet a time limitAsk facilitators to report back Let me elaborate…
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