Being able to: (1) formulate (2) express (3) comprehend and (4) share is a skill that is ever developing within us. Even though a common way in distributing information with many is “speaking out load to the group,” this method can be challenging. Each one of us has our own processing speed thus impacting our level of understanding. Moreover, if there is a language barrier in which translations are needed, can generate an even greater inequity in understanding and engagement. To stimulate an interactive conversation, where everyone is actively thinking and proposing ideas per the questions or prompts given, requires commitment and reflection. By promoting these types of conversations, the values of equity and empowerment can be felt by all.

1. Clement Coulston @clementc26
Special Olympics International – Project UNIFY®
2013 Global Youth Activation Summit – PyeongChang, Republic of Korea
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Introduction
Being able to: (1) formulate (2) express (3) comprehend and (4) shareis a skill that is ever
developingwithin us. Even though a common way in distributing information with many is
“speaking out loadto the group,” this method can be challenging. Each one of us has our
ownprocessing speed thus impacting ourlevel of understanding. Moreover, if there is a
language barrierin which translationsare needed, can generate an even greater inequity in
understanding and engagement. To stimulate an interactiveconversation,where everyone
is actively thinking and proposing ideas per the questions or prompts given, requires
commitment and reflection. By promotingthesetypes of conversations, the values of equity
and empowerment can be felt by all.
Purpose
Through using PowerPoint to display a question on the LCD Screen, along with regular
computer paper, can support acollaborative culture of learning that mergesthe benefits of
both group and individual work into one. By sharing ones’ ideas via paper and
participating in physical exchanges, an idea (a seed) that was maybe undeveloped or
emergingcan be enhanced by another person/group in the room. Seeing the evolution of
an idea grow,engendersa focus on teamwork as a key catalyst for change.
Logistics
1. Develop questions or open-ended prompts that should be displayed either in
PowerPoint or written on Flip Chart Paper.
2. Each person can work individually, or with his or her group (size limit of 3 persons
per group).
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2. 3. Provide paper to each person/group, along with pens and colored markers. Instruct
all to fold the paper in half and write their name on it.
4. Display the question. Give each person/group 5-minutes to discuss, while either
writing or drawing their ideas onto the inner part of the paper.
5. When is the time is up, each person/group will then exchange their page with
another person/group.
6. Allot another 5-minutes for the new person/group to discuss what was notedon the
paper while also adding or challengingpoints written by the previous person/group
on the remaining blank section of the paper.
7. Continue these rotations, about 2-3 per question, then providing new paper for the
following questions. It is advisable to use one color per question/page (i.e. question
#1 = blue paper, question #2 = green paper).
8. Before facilitating a reflection, ask each person/group to find their original pages.
(The one in which the person/group was the first to respond to the given question).
Successes
This protocol encourages strategic and concise thinking of ideas that can be
strengthened and enhanced as the conversations advance.
Through physical movement, this helps attendees with sustaining their attention.
Meeting new people, through physical exchanges and reading ones’ ideas can
prompt possible future conversations.
Expression through drawings, bulleted points, or sentences supports the diverse
learning abilities of students, as we all have value.
Contact Information
Clement Coulston, www.twitter.com/clementc26
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