Dot-ocracy - Active Learning Activity

Dot-ocracy

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Alias Dotmocracy, Dot Voting
Bloom's Level Evaluate
CAFE Level Specials
Class Size Any Class Size
Difficulty Easy
Modality Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Online
Prep Time/
Materials
Minimal Time
Chart Paper and Sticker Dots, Digital Friendly
Time to Run 5-10 Minutes

Create visual displays of student knowledge (e.g., bar charts) by having students place a dot sticker on a blank chart you’ve created. The activity allows participants to anonymously vote and instructors to recognize levels of agreement among a group of people. At the end of the Dot-ocracy period, all participants can visually assess the opinion of the group, as a whole, through a gallery walk or full class discussion.

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If you don’t have chart paper to create the bar chart, use a white board or chalk board and have students draw “ticks” or “stars” to cast their votes.

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