A classroom connection experience · Grades 3–12
Real conversations. Shared discoveries.
Students interview classmates, find what they genuinely have in common, and record each discovery together. A projected word cloud grows as they talk, then becomes a Connection Constellation the class reads, questions and discusses. You facilitate; the technology supports the conversation.
Recommended · low preparation
Quick Start a ClassroomAbout 5 minutes: pick a grade, paste names, start discovery. Printing is optional.
How a session flows
The classroom sequence
- 1Prepare roster and materials
- 2Model good questions and conversation
- 3Students circulate and discover shared interests
- 4Students record meaningful discoveries
- 5The projected word cloud grows
- 6Teacher privately monitors participation
- 7Finish and reveal the constellation
- 8Students observe, question, and discuss
- 9Choose optional creative extensions
Designed for classrooms. Built around connection.
More in Common was created by Monica Zambrano, an educator and instructional designer who develops learning experiences centered on student voice, meaningful questions, collaboration, and critical thinking.