Knowledge Hydrant Patterns

A group book study can be modeled on Joshua Kerievsky's "Learning Guide to Design Patterns" study guide, which uses his own "Pools of Insight" patterns for study groups (formerly called the "Knowledge Hydrant" patterns).

Spirit
patterns 1-5
Atmosphere
patterns 6-9
Roles
patterns 10-14
Customs
patterns 15-21

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1. Knowledge Hydrant
2. Pools of Insight
3. Safe Place
4. Enduring Energy
5. Kindred Collaborators
6. Common Ground
7. Public Living Room
8. Intimate Circle
9. Virtual Space
10. Enthusiastic Leader
11. Motivated Moderator
12. Active Participant
13. Prepared Participant
14. Distinguished Participant
15. Opening Question
16. Sequential Study
17. Agenda
18. Subgroup
19. Study Cycle
20. Distributed Diary
21. After Hours

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How do we do this using telephone/skype? For some ideas see Virtual Bookclub.

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View an example of such a study guide:

• Responsibility Virus book study using Deb's study guide
  • It is contained in a special "wiki" web page - a self-contained, editable, self-updating website (called a TiddlyWiki).

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