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Meet the members Icebreaking.
Speedy Self-Introductions

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7/26(Tue)
Icebreaking
Tell us about yourself right now.
Practice present tense by asking questions about your conversation partner's current life and research.

・Asking Good Questions (Warm-up)

・Introducing Yourself and Your Research

7/27(Wed)
Icebreaking
Tell us about your past life and research.
Practice past tense by asking and answering questions about your conversation partner's past life and research.

Topics:
Sharing Ideas & Opinions

7/28(Thu)
Icebreaking
Tell us about your future life and research.
Practice future tense by asking and answering questions about your conversation partner's future life and research.

Final Presentation
Surviving Q&A

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Bring (contribute) 10 opinions on any topic that interests you.

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Do you have a hard time starting conversations?

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Do you have a hard time starting conversations?

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What to do if you have nothing to talk about?

Talk about this itself.
Talk about things you wish were happening.
Have a conversation with someone who is having a wildly different experience than you.
Have conversations with people who might be really struggling.

How do I start a conversation with nothing?

Try these conversation starters to talk to absolutely anybody:

1. Skip the small talk.

2. Ask for their opinion.

3. Ask for their advice or recommendations.

4. Ask them a question — that’s easy to answer.

5. Comment on the environment.

6. Ask for an update.

7. Ask open-ended questions whenever possible.

8. Ask a hypothetical question.

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Think-Pair-Share

1. Do you ask enough questions? Too many questions ? Why or Why not?

2. Are there any rules or manners that you should follow in certain situations when asking questions?

3. What (if anything) prevents you from asking more questions?

4. What is a "good" question/ "bad"? Do you have an example from your lab etc?

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Projects for asking more and better questions:

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Projects for asking more and better questions:

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1: Create 20 interview questions for someone you admire.

2: Select a journal article related to your research interest and craft a list of 10 questions you would like to ask the author.

Resource: Getting to know someone through questions: Past, Present & Future
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-xNvEUTJ3GMmzALlZjYPzuVrXDsMgdZdl26_ofNKkq0/edit?usp=sharing

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Student Copy of Team (Rapport) Building Interview Questions

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Prepare a 5 minute mini-presentation on a topic that interest you. Share an idea or opinion you have been thinking about. Bring visual if you want.

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Complaints and Pet Peeves

For Fun

For Information Sharing

For Idea Generations/ Sharing

For getting to know each other better

Topic Categories

Entertainment

Science/ Technology

Economics

Politics

SDGs

Culture

Philosophy

Gender equality.
Cultural differences.
How to break the barrier between Japanese and foreigners in campus.
Lifestyle and phylosophy.
Globalisation.

Celebrities, K-pop,
travel recommendation,
SDGs-related activities,
presidential election,

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Rate your confidence about expressing meaningful opinions from 1-6.

1= Not confident at all 6= Extremely confident

The Questions Below Should Stimulate a Discussion about Giving Opinions

1. What makes a good opinion?

(A statement like "I like 'sushi'" is NOT an opinion. Why not? What is it?)

Can you give examples of good opinions?

How do you feel when you hear a good opinion?

2. What makes a bad opinion?

Can you give examples of bad opinions?

How do you feel when you hear a bad opinion?

How do you respond?

3. Do you enjoy exchanging opinions?

How often do you exchange meaningful opinions with co-workers? family members? friends?

4. Do you often ask for other people's opinions? Why or Why not?

5. Are there any rules or manners that you should follow when asking for opinions?

6. Are there any rules or manners that you should follow when giving opinions?

7. What (if anything) prevents you from stating your opinions?

7. What is your opinion about these questions?

8. What important opinion do you hold that very few people agree with you on?

Now re-rate your confidence about expressing meaningful opinions from 1-6.

1= Not confident at all 6= Extremely confident

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Zoom Lessons
Post Pandemic

Experts estimate the long term consequences of the pandemic are going to be huge. Change is coming, no doubt. How are our lives going to change after the pandemic is over? That’s the question.

Some tendencies to change are already here but are going to be boosted in the pandemic aftermath.

We cannot make definitive conclusions, but we can, at least, formulate some hypotheses.

Consider topics sch as:

hygiene,
education,
architecture and spaces, communication,
supply chains,
mobility, work,
stress-relievers,
fun/ joy,
loving-kindness.

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When discussing, how vigorous are you?

(Vigorous= Asking lots of questions and eagerly sharing your opinions)

More Questions
Switch to a new activity
Take shortcutsSet deadlines
Use rule of thumb to decide quickly
Focus- Intensity
Get the ball rolling
Keep the momentum going

ability, agility, alertness, dynamism, endurance, intensity, potency, quickness, strength, urgency, vitality, action, activity

After every discussion, consider how vigorous your group was and how vigorously you contributed.

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When we agree strongly, we can say:

You’re absolutely right.
I couldn’t agree more.
That’s exactly what I think.
Absolutely
Exactly.

Partial agreement is a little more difficult.

Yes, OK, but perhaps..
I see what you mean but have you thought about..
I hear what you’re saying but..
I accept what you’re saying but…
I see your point but…
I agree to some extent but..
True enough but….
On the whole, I agree with you but…

As I’m sure you have noticed, we often show we are in general agreement and then say ‘but’ to introduce a reservation or a different point of view.

As well as partial agreement, we can also express doubt or weak disagreement.

Yeah, I’m not really sure about that.
Maybe, but isn’t it more a question of …
That’s not really how I see it, I’m afraid.
I’m not really with you on that one.
Mmm, but don’t you think…?

And then of course, sometimes we just have to disagree

I can’t agree. I really think…
I have to disagree there..
No, I disagree. What about….?
No way! I completely disagree with you
Come on! How can you say that….
Absolutely not!
You’re talking rubbish.
You don’t know what you’re saying.
That’s absolute nonsense.

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EFFECTIVE OPENINGS for Presentations & Conversations

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EFFECTIVE OPENINGS for Presentations & Conversations

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Engaging presentations are like great conversations and getting participants interested in your topic from the very beginning will make the experience more enjoyable and purposeful.

There are three ways to  make an effective opening for a presentation as well as a conversation:

1.Give them some amazing facts.

2.Give them a story or some personal experience.

3. Give your listeners a problem to think about.

Amazing facts technique

Did you know that . . . ?

According to a new study . . . .

Statistics show that . . . .

I read somewhere the other day that . . . .

Story/anecdote technique

You may have heard about . . . .

Have you ever been in a situation where . . . ?

I remember when . . . . It turned out that . . .

Problem technique

Suppose . . . . How would you . . . ?

Have you ever wondered why it is that . . . ? You have? Well, if I could show you . . . would you  be interested?

How many of you have ever . . . ? Do you think that's possible?

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When discussing, how rigorous are you?

(Rigorous= Asking more difficult high-level questions and sharing more well-thought-out ideas and opinions.)

Rigor extremely thorough
Higher Level Questions
Stay with the problem longer.
Plan for every possible situation
Take a breather, reconsiderUse many examples
Explore all avenues, consider the complexity of the issue.
Patience

Deep interaction with the content
accuracy, conscientiousness, difficulty, exactitude, tenacity, thoroughness, trial, tribulation,

After every discussion consider how rigorous your group was and rigorously you contributed.

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Bring (contribute) 10 questions you would like to ask your club members.

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ACCOUNTABLE TALK STEMS

(S)State an opinion

I think/believe that ...

In my opinion ...

From my perspective ...

Based on ..., it seems that

After reading ..., I conclude that

(A)Agree, Disagree, Add on

I agree with you because …

That answer makes sense because …

I disagree with you because …

I have a different point of view ...

I would like to add on ...

This reminds me of …

To piggyback on what …. said

(Q)Ask Question

What do you mean by ...?

Why do you think that?

Will you explain that again?

I have a question about ...

I don’t quite understand. Can you explain it little bit more?

(P) Paraphrase or Restate your opinion

So what you are saying is that ...

In other words, you think …

I noticed that ...

If I understand you correctly, your opinion is that ...

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Everyone has participated in a meaningful and substantive way and, more or less, equally.
Everyone listened carefully and respectfully to one another.
Everyone tried to support their answers with evidence.
Everyone used Accountable Talk Stems.
There was a team effort. Students took risks and dug for deep meaning.

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Making a Presentation at a Poster Session

Preparing for a Teaching Demonstration

Teaching a Class as a Guest Lecturer

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Think about 2-3 conversations you had recently and share your experience in your breakout.

Were they interesting?
How did you feel during/ after?
Did you ask enough questions?

Were they fulfilling?
Did they result in the type of information you seek?

Are your conversations building the kinds of relationships you want?

Three questions

Three opinions

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Whose responsible for having a great lab meeting?

How can you have a more thorough lab discussion?

Why can't I think of a good question to ask?

How can I give more deatiled feedback?

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The learning process includes:
listening
reading
asking questions
discussing
reflecting

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Simple but powerful claim

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Reflection that is based on misunderstandings can be counter-productive.

Reflecting too much can lead to inactivity.

Definition or reflection and learning is basically the same.

Motivation is more important

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Reflection can solidify knowledge,

Reflection can help you find deeper insights.

Reflection can correct misunderstandings.

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Reflection is a stepping stone to new inquiries.

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Takeaways from your discussion.

How to do better "Six Hats" next time?

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Self-Introductions: Tell us more about who you are and what you do!

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Self-Introductions: Tell us more about who you are and what you do!

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I am a Data Scientist

Q: What work does a (data scientist) do and what knowledge do they need?

Q: What specific work do you do as a (data scientist) and what specific knowledge do you need?

Q: How does the work (data scientists) do improve and protect the lives of people?

Q: How can the specific work/research you do eventually improve and/or protect the lives of people?

Q: What are some of the challenges that face (Data Scientists) today?

Q: What are some of the challenges that you face in completing your current research project?

Q: What does the future hold for (Data Scientists)?

Q: What does the future hold for you as a (Data Scientists)?

Q: What are some tips for those who would like to work in (Data Science)?

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Discussing Your Research with a Colleague

Explaining Progress in Your Research in a Lab Meeting

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Socializing at a Conference

Giving a mini-Presentation at an International Conference

Online Socializing

What you do

I am a teacher / coach / professor / instructional designer / communications trainer

I run a Science Communications Improvement Lab

I teach critical thinking, writing, presentations

Why you do what you do?

I hope to share my research about communications and my business experience to the science community in the hopes that they might become better communicators and eventually if more scientists become better communicators, the public and policymakers will better understand and trust science more.

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1.2 Collect and Structure Your Information

（情報収集と構造化）

In order to help you introduce yourself and explain your research effectively in English, I'd like to propose two steps in preparation.
Firstly, collect relevant information. Secondly, structure the collected information.
Let's see these points step by step.

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1.2 Collect and Structure Your Information （情報収集と構造化） In order to help you introduce yourself and explain your research effectively in English, I'd like to propose two steps in preparation. Firstly, collect relevant information. Secondly, structure the collected information. Let's see these points step by step.

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Mini-Lecture: How to craft an excellent opinion?

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Mini-Lecture: How to craft an excellent opinion?

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Limited Subjects
Precise Opinions
Modals

High School students in Japan today need more exposure to art and music to become well-rounded adults.

or

Given the competitive nature of the job market, High School students in Japan these days can’t afford to spend time on art and music.

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Evaluate the questions your group members brought to the club and use the following phrases to clarify the meaning.

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新領域ビデオ制作プロジェクト GSFS Video Production Project

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ジェームズライスのフュージョンラボ / Fusion Lab with James Rice

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新領域ビデオ制作プロジェクト GSFS Video Production Project

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東京大学大学院新領域創成科学研究科の学生による研究紹介ビデオ制作プロジェクトです。 This is a research introduction video production project by students of "Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo". 【新領域ビデオ制作プロジェクト／GSFS Video Production Project】 　https://gakuyugo-comm.edu.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/home 【東京大学大学院新領域創成科学研究科／Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo】 　https://www.k.u-tokyo.ac.jp/

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Many discussions, big and small, make up a dialogue.

Discussions end but the dialogue marches on.

Don't compromise for the sake of consensus.

Discussions do not need to end with consensus.

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Can Facilitation Techniques like "SIX HATS® " ADD "Rigor" and "Vigor" to Discussions in Japan and even the mighty US of A?

Published on December 2, 2014

Paul Consalvi

Professor at The University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences

Have you ever tried to facilitate a serious discussion on a somewhat controversial issue such as Abenomics with a group of Japanese?

How about a discussion with a group of Americans regarding a political issue such as those popping up in the American Presidential race.

In both cases you will most likely face two very difficult but different challenges: The first, due to the predominant Japanese mindset which lacks "vigor" when discussing a controversial issue (i.e. intensity, energy, and enthusiasm) and the second due to the predominant American mindset which lacks "rigor"  (i.e. not spending sufficient intellectual effort to support opinions with sound reasoning or not spending enough time planning and laying the groundwork. Japanese strength in operational efficiency is due to their "rigor").

I have been using facilitation techniques such as Six Hats to put rigor and vigor into cross-cultural discussions and I seem to be making some progress. I offer my strong opinions below for scrutiny and further discussion.

The typical Japanese discussion mindset lacks what I will call "vigor". Lacking vigor in the worse sense of the meaning is that we had better not make any suggestions or offer any opinions until we are 100% sure it is "safe" to do so.  Everybody is sitting on the fence trying to read the situation so discussion can drag on and on and nobody is asking the controversial questions or offering the "out-of-the-box" ideas.

Culturally, among a group of Japanese, lacking vigor is a much more prudent strategy and has more merits than demerits for individuals participating in discussions. In cross-cultural group discussions, however, it will almost certainly be dysfunctional.

The typical American discussion mindset lacks what I will call "rigor".  Lacking rigor in the worse sense of the meaning is that we are allowed to hold and spout out any opinion we have, at any time and as quickly as it pops up in our heads. We don't hold ourselves accountable for dumb or thoughtless opinions because we are allowed to correct ourselves. (Consider recent Donald Trump statements about Carly Fiorina ‘Look at that face!, Would anyone vote for that? Can you imagine that, the face of our next president?!' Then Trump defended his remarks, saying he was commenting on her “persona.”)

Culturally among a group of Americans lacking rigor has more merits than demerits. For example, you may accomplish your goal by getting your "talking points" in and you can get credit for having the idea first. In cross-cultural group discussions, however, lacking rigor will almost certainly be dysfunctional.

I have been using facilitation techniques such as "SIX HATS® " or my own version I call "Seven Shoes" because they can put Rigor and Vigor into discussions.

How does SIX HATS® work?

SIX HATS® provides a visual image that is easy to learn, remember and use. "Black" for everything negative, "Yellow" for everything positive "White" for objectivity, "Green" for creativity etc.

In Six Hats Thinking everyone in the discussion deliberately puts on one of the hats and holds their thinking and stated opinions to that style for the moment. Everyone puts on the same hat and discusses from that point of view only before agreeing to move on to a different "Hat".  Think of the Black Hat as everyone playing "devil's advocate" at the same time and the Yellow Hat as everyone being a "Yes Man" and trying to find only the nice, positives things to say. By completing all the Hats together, groups can ensure that everyone has been given the opportunity to offer their opinions "safely" at the appropriate time, but avoid overly argumentative, position-based and win-lose debate styles. When facilitated well, Six Hats style discussions can be effective to root-out what other participants "seem to be saying" and can ensure completeness in discussing ideas, opinions, proposals, problems or solutions.

Americans can avoid our argumentative debate style which is uncomfortable for most Japanese. Japanese on the other hand can put their groupthink to work. Everybody is taking the same point of view at the same time so you shouldn't have to be trying to read the minds of other people in your discussion (such as your boss).

My own "Seven Shoes" version attempts to use Six Hats without the group even knowing what you are doing. (i.e. You can't easily see what type or color shoe people are wearing!) It also adds a pair of culture shoes. If you are American make sure to vet your ideas by asking for the Japanese perspective and vice versa.

I hope this gives a brief overview and some clues for anyone facilitating discussions in a cross-cultural setting. I would love to know what you think.

Paul

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Module 1: Introducing Yourself and Your Research
Module 2: Explaining a Progress in Your Research in a Lab Meeting
Module 3: Discussing Your Research with a Colleague
Module 4: Making a Presentation at a Poster Session
Module 5: Giving a Presentation at an International Conference
Module 6: Socializing at a Conference
Module 7: Facilitating Group Discussions
Module 8: Teaching a Class as a Guest Lecturer
Module 9: Preparing for a Teaching Demonstration

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KNOWLEDGE--Identification and recall of information

Who, what, when, where, how_______________?

Describe__________________________________.

COMPREHENSION--Organization and selection of facts and ideas

Retell____________________in your own words.

What is the main idea of___________________?

APPLICATION--Use of facts, rules, principles

How is________an example of_______________?

How is________related to___________________?

Why is__________________________significant?

ANALYSIS--Separation of a whole into component parts

What are the parts or features of____________?

Classify_________according to______________?

Outline/diagram/web_______________________.

How does_______compare/contrast with______?

What evidence can you present for___________?

SYNTHESIS--Combination of ideas to form a new whole

What would you predict/infer from___________?

What ideas can you add to__________________?

How would you create/design a new__________?

What might happen if you combined__________ with__________?

What solutions would you suggest for________?

EVALUATION--Development of opinions, judgments, or decisions

Do you agree_______________________?

What do you think about___________________?

What is the most important_________________?

Prioritize_______according to________________.

How would you decide about________________?

What criteria would you use to assess________?

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Instructors
Why aren’t instructors . . .
Why can’t instructors  . . .
Why do instructors  . . .
Why should . . .
How can instructors  . . .
How could instructors . . .
Why did the instructor  . . .
Why didn’t the instructor . . .
Students
Why aren’t Students . . .
Why can’t Students  . . .
Why do Students  . . .
Why should . . .
How can Students  . . .
How could Students . . .
Why did the Students  . . .
Why didn’t the Students . . .
Departments
Why isn’t “our department” . . .
Why can’t  “our department” . . .
Why doesn’t  “our department” . . .
Why should  “our department” . . .
How can  “our department” . . .
How could  “our department” . . .
Why did our department. . .
Why didn’t our department. . .
Process
Why isn’t the assignment more . . .
Why can’t the assignment be more  . . .
Why doesn’t the assignment . . .
Why should assignments  . . .
How can assignments  . . .
How could assignments  . . .
Why did the assignment . . .
Why didn’t the assignments . . .

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Entertainment

Science/ Technology

Economics

Politics

SDGs

Culture

Philosophy