Female teacher with group of students, raised handsThe "Quick Whip" is a quick and easy way to collect participants' feedback in a group. Ask a simple and direct question that participants will be comfortable answering without any preparation and do a quick 'go around' to hear their feedback. Or, ask some questions of the group that participants can respond to with a show of hands. Be prepared to record participants' responses or count shows of hands in order to quantify the feedback.

When to Use:ÌýAt the end of a program

Estimated Time:Ìý5Ìý³¾¾±²Ô³Ü³Ù±ð²õ

Participants:ÌýYoung Children, Youth, Adults, Educators

³§³Ü±è±è±ô¾±±ð²õ:ÌýFlexible depending on setting and group. Try these different options.

  • Verbal answers to a prompt or posted question, a method to record responses
  • Show of hands to a prompt or question, a method toÌýtally and record responses

Sample Questions: Ask a simple direct question and go around the room to get feedback from everybody.

  • What was one thing you learned today?
  • What do you want to work on tomorrow?
  • What is a question or concern you have?
  • What surprised you?

Resources:

  • evaluation from Cornell University
  • from Professional Learning Board
  • Ìýfrom Saint Mary's Press