Participatory DesignParticipatory LearningParticipatory Planning
Activity clock
- Duration
- From 15 to 40 minutes, depending on the time allocated for reflection and group discussion.
- Participants
- From 5 to 20 participants, though it can be adapted for larger groups in individual or virtual formats.
- Areas of application
- Educación y formaciónDesarrollo comunitarioGestión organizacional y empresarialPlanificación urbana y ruralSalud y bienestar socialArte, cultura y creatividadSostenibilidad y medio ambientePolíticas públicas y gobernanzaInnovación y diseñoInvestigación y evaluaciónResolución de conflictosTecnología y entornos digitalesParticipación ciudadana y social
- Participation level
- InformaciónConsultaColaboraciónEmpoderamientoEvaluación participativaIntercambio de perspectivas
- Target audience
- EducadoresFacilitadoresEstudiantesLíderes comunitariosONGs y colectivos socialesEquipos empresarialesFuncionarios públicosDiseñadores creativosInvestigadores
Activity clock is a participatory activity that invites participants to organize their day using a visual representation of a blank clock. Participants fill the clock's segments with activities, tasks, and breaks, either to plan an ideal day, reflect on their current routine, or design a themed day. This activity promotes time management, self-reflection, and balance in daily routines.
Preparation
- Define the purpose:
- Decide if the goal is:
- To plan an ideal day.
- To reflect on the current routine.
- To design a focused themed day (e.g., self-care, productivity, teamwork).
- Decide if the goal is:
- Prepare the materials:
- Physical format: Printed blank clocks with hourly divisions.
- Digital format: Editable templates using tools like Canva or Google Slides.
- Set guiding questions:
- What activities are essential in your day?
- How much time do you dedicate to each activity?
- What changes would you make to improve your routine?
- Set up the space:
- Arrange comfortable tables or workspaces.
- If virtual, prepare a shared board or collaborative tool.
Step-by-step instructions
- Introduce the purpose
- Explain the activity's goal and how it will help reflect on time management and activity organization.
- Present the clock templates and show a completed example.
- Distribute blank clocks
- Provide each participant with a physical or digital blank clock.
- Explain that they will need to fill the clock's segments with specific activities.
- Filling the clock
- Ask participants to organize their activities on the clock:
- Options: A current day, an ideal day, or a themed day.
- Encourage them to include time for work, rest, leisure, and self-care.
- Ask participants to organize their activities on the clock:
- Review and group discussion
- Invite participants to share their clocks with the group.
- Facilitate a discussion using guiding questions:
- What did you discover about your use of time?
- What patterns or imbalances did you identify?
- What adjustments would you make to your routine?
- Closing and reflections
- Summarize key insights about time management and the importance of balance.
- Encourage participants to apply the changes or strategies identified in their daily lives.
Activity variations
- Current day vs. ideal day: Participants complete one clock with their current routine and another with their ideal day, comparing both at the end.
- Themed focus: Design a day focused on productivity, self-care, or group activities.
- Teamwork: Participants collaborate to design a "group clock" reflecting a balanced day for a shared project or activity.
- Follow-up evaluation: Reflect in a future session on how the planned changes were implemented.
Required materials
- Physical or digital templates of blank clocks.
- Markers, pencils, or digital tools to complete the templates.
- Examples of completed clocks.
Platforms
Practical recommendations
- Provide examples: Share completed clocks with different approaches to inspire participants.
- Promote balance: Encourage participants to include both productive activities and moments of rest and leisure.
- Document results: Save photos or screenshots of the clocks for future reflection.
- Adapt to the context: Customize the templates based on the group's objectives or the workshop's theme.