Heads Down, Hands Up
Everybody – No Supplies – 2 Minutes
How to Run Heads Down, Hands Up
- Explain the process to everyone, telling them to vote “yes” by raising their hands
- Have everyone put their heads down and close their eyes
- Ask the question, and tell them to keep their hands raised until you are done counting
- Count the number of hands raised
Examples & Prompts
Pacing & Check Ins
“Are we ready to move on or do we need more time? Hands up for move on.”
“Do you feel ready to make a final vote/decision?” Vote before the vote! So helpful!
“Does [this content] make sense or does it need more explanation? Hands up if it makes sense.”
A Series of Questions
“Have you gone to a Social Justice workshop before? Hands up for have gone. Great, now show me hands for never been — this is your first one.”
“Are you leaving feeling more hopeful than when you came in today?”
“Did you find the information we covered today applicably helpful?”
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