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DiBL - Dilemma Based Learning

Whitepapers and Articles

Articles, whitepapers, and guides on facilitated learning, dilemma design, and interactive engagement

Articles

Ideas on facilitated learning, dilemma design, and what it takes to change how people think and act

Whitepapers

Learning science, facilitation strategies, and practical tips for each way you can use DiBL

Brainstorms

How real-time group ideation eliminates social inhibition and surfaces every voice in the room. Covers cooperative learning, collective intelligence, and practical session design.

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Dilemmas

Teaching decision-making through branching scenarios that create genuine disagreement and debate. Covers dilemma design principles, facilitation strategies, and learning outcomes.

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Presentations

Moving beyond passive lectures into interactive content where participants shape the conversation. Covers real-time audience response, pacing, and engagement design.

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Quiz & Mini-Games

Building assessments with scoring logic, branching, and chance — beyond what standard quiz tools offer. Covers game mechanics, competition formats, and assessment design.

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Simulations

Creating multi-round scenario experiences with hidden variables, team roles, and facilitator control. Covers simulation design from micro-sims to full immersive sessions.

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Survey & Polls

Turning data collection into live dialogue with word clouds, heat maps, and real-time results. Covers question design, display options, and facilitated discussion.

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Guides

Reference documentation for building and running DiBL sessions

User Manual

DiBL 2.0 User Guide

Everything you need to build and run a DiBL session. Covers the case builder from scratch - building blocks, page templates, branching logic, variables, and Flow view. Also includes data export, the Export Configurator, custom templates, and the PowerPoint add-in. A practical reference to keep open while you build.

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