Snowball
Snowball
Snowballing is a group problem-solving and discussion technique. It starts with individual reflection and progressively involves larger groups, expanding and deepening the discussion as the group size increases. This method ensures that everyone participates and that early themes are threaded through larger
Alternative/linked methods: Think-Pair-Share, Jigsaw, Syndicate
Why?
- Inclusive participation
- Multiple modalities
- Organic progression
- Diverse perspectives
How?
- Pose a question or issue
- Individual reflection
- Pair sharing
- Group expansion
- Whole-class discussion
When?
- Democratise the group process
- Build conversations organically
- Educational settings
- Workshops
Get Started
- Example question: “What’s the most important finding of this research?”
- Step-by-step guide
- Individual reflection
- Pair sharing
- Progressively larger group discussions
Digital Enhancement
- Virtual breakout rooms
- Collaborative tools
- Sequential tasks
- Shared documents
- Discussion boards
- Video conferencing