Fifty seconds

The teacher randomly divides students in pairs, and they get fifty seconds to write down as many things in common as they can (avoiding physical traits).

Phase 1: SensitizingPreparation time: < 10 minExecution time: < 10 minSynchronous

The teacher randomly divides students in pairs, and they get fifty seconds to write down as many things in common as they can (avoiding physical traits). By adding the element of time pressure, students are forced to think outside the box. After the timer goes, new pairs are formed.

Another game-element can be added by having the different duos compete: which duo can find most similarities?

Mixed Classroom phase?

Phase 1: Sensitizing

Mixed Classroom strategies?

Reduce anonymity

For which total group size?

More than three hundred
More than one hundred
Between fifty and one hundred
Up to fifty
Up to twenty five

How to execute: Individual or in groups?

Small group (2-4 pers)

Best practice of a particular Faculty?

Amsterdam University College

Reduce anonymityGetting to know each otherUp to twenty fiveUp to fiftyBetween fifty and one hundredMore than one hundredMore than three hundredSmall group (2-4 pers)General applicability