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After the time out, phase two began. Implementing Fishbowl in
During Phase two, Outer group members Synchronous mode of online learning
were given editing rights. This enabled Fishbowl strategy was implemented in
them to post their views, opinions, ‘Synchronous Mode’ of Online Learning
observations, and comments on for Group B. The synchronous session
discussion that happened during phase was implemented using ‘WizIQ’ Virtual
one between Fishbowl group members. Classroom platform. Two WizIQ sessions
The forum was kept open for the Outer were scheduled. Participants of Group
group participants throughout the night. B were divided into two sub-groups.
All participants were encouraged to Groping is done by following the same
check discussion threads as per their procedure described for Asynchronous
convenience.
Fishbowl Strategy.

Details of grouping for the activity are
shown in figure-4.

Figure-4: Grouping for ‘Synchronous Fishbowl Strategy’

Fishbowl Group A1
(8 Participants)
WizIQ
Group 1
Outer Group A1
(11 Participants)
Divided into two Group B1
parallel groups (19 Participants)
Group B Fishbowl Group A2
(38 Participants) (8 Participants)
Group B2 WizIQ
(19 Participants) Group 2
Outer Group A2
(11 Participants)
WizIQ Virtual Session link was shared Role of facilitator
with the respective participants During Cooperative Learning activity,
through email. ‘Whiteboard’ was used facilitators let learners take change of
to post instructions. During phase one, their learning process and intervene
Fishbowl group participants initiated wherever necessary. During the
the discussion while Outer group complete process, the researcher played
participants played the role of silent but the role of a facilitator. She encouraged
vigilant observers. ‘Chat’ feature of WizIQ participants to design their own learning
was used for conducting the discussion. and conflict management strategy. She
It was observed that the Fishbowl group focused on giving constructive feedback
completed their discussion in about 20 to group members if required, to avoid
minutes. The outer group participants any misinterpretation of the resources
then started sharing their views, or incorrect conceptual understanding.
opinions and observations related to
the earlier discussion. It was the second Results and Discussion
phase of the strategy. At the end of the Three objectives were formulated and
second phase, the session was summed tested for the purpose of comparing
up by randomly selected participants. effectiveness of Fishbowl strategy in

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