This method combines elements of reflection, storytelling, physical engagement, and peer-to-peer learning. It’s designed to create a deep, personal, and collective reflective experience in a synchronous learning session.

This collective reflection activity was designed by ChatGPT.

*Anamaria Dorgo shared it in the **IRrEGULAR LEtTER** newsletter on the reflection issue.*

Here you will find: —An overview of the activity —A one-hour workshop outline with facilitator notes

Overview of the activity

Preparation: Building the Virtual/Physical Maze

• Virtual Setup: Create a virtual "maze" using a platform like Miro or Mural. Each “room” of the maze is a different breakout room or space with its own theme related to the session's content. Alternatively, you can use an actual physical space if the session is in-person, using curtains, dividers, or even different corners of a large room.
• Mirror Rooms: Each room has "mirrors" which are reflective prompts, questions, or activities. These mirrors ask participants to reflect on the session's content in relation to their own experiences, biases, and future aspirations.
• Narrative Elements: The maze is themed with a story that aligns with the learning content. For example, if the session is about leadership, the maze could be themed around the journey of a mythical leader.

Introduction: Setting the Scene

• Begin the session by introducing the concept of the Mirror Maze. Explain that they will be navigating through a series of reflective spaces, each designed to challenge and deepen their understanding.
• Set the tone by sharing an intriguing, metaphorical story that ties into the session’s content and the maze's theme.

Navigating the Maze

• Groups: Participants are divided into small groups, each starting in a different room of the maze. They are given a set amount of time (e.g., 10 minutes) in each room before moving on.
• Mirror Reflection: In each room, participants face a “mirror” (a reflective exercise). This could be a question like, “How does your current approach mirror or distort the ideal you strive for?” or an activity like creating a visual representation of their thoughts on a particular topic.
• Peer Reflection: After individual reflection, group members share their thoughts. This peer-to-peer exchange allows them to see their reflections through the “mirrors” of others, offering diverse perspectives.

The Unexpected Twist: The Shifting Maze

• Halfway through the maze, throw in an unexpected twist: the rooms shift, combining or changing themes. This could be done by merging breakout rooms or physically rearranging the space. The twist symbolizes the unpredictability and complexity of real-world challenges.