Better Than BingoActivity slides
Better Than Bingo · Activity Slides
Superlatives Round
Find the table's harmless professional extremes without putting anyone through a formal introduction.
3–4 min4+ peopleTable groups
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Facilitator prep · Do not project yet
Set the room up for success.
Materials
- None
Before you begin
- Display a visible timer
- Plan to hear no more than two table reports
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What to say
“Here is the ask. You will work only with your table, the timer will stay visible, and passing is always fine.”
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Facilitator notes · Do not project yet
Keep it comfortable and useful.
Make room for everyone
- Keep participation seated by default.
- Display and read the prompt aloud.
- Allow anyone to pass, write, or contribute through a tablemate.
Watch out for
- Avoid commute, age, family, salary, or other personal categories.
- Never frame one end of a category as better.
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For the group
Here’s what to do.
- 1
Display four safe categories and remind everyone that passing is fine.
- 2
Give tables 30 seconds per category to find the person or people who fit.
- 3
Allow ties and do not require proof.
- 4
Invite two tables to share their most surprising category.
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Prompt 01
Most campuses or work sites served
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 02
Widest grade-level span taught or supported
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 03
Most recent role change
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Prompt 04
Most different education roles held
Take a moment to think. Passing or writing instead is always okay.
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Wrap it up
One last thought.
- What range of perspective is sitting at your table?