The Coin
Participatory Methods The Coin The Coin is a participatory activity designed to encourage reflection, idea exchange, and connection among participants.
How to run it
- Encourage the exchange of perspectives and experiences.
- Reflect on a topic from different angles.
- Facilitate group connection and communication.
- Coins (one per small group or participant).
- A list of questions or prompts related to the activity’s theme.
- In-person: Chairs arranged in a circle or tables for small group discussions.
- Virtual: Platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, using features such as turn-taking or breakout rooms.
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Prompts to use +
Reflect on a topic from different angles.
Coins (one per small group or participant).
A list of questions or prompts related to the activity’s theme.
In-person: Chairs arranged in a circle or tables for small group discussions.
Virtual: Platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet, using features such as turn-taking or breakout rooms.
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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: The Coin. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Reflect on a topic from different angles.; Coins (one per small group or participant).; A list of questions or prompts related to the activity’s theme.; In-person: Chairs arranged in a circle or tables for small group discussions.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.
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