Buzz groups is a cooperative learning technique consisting in the formation of small discussion groups with the objective of developing a specific task (idea generation, problem solving and so on) or facilitating that a group of people reach a consensus on their ideas about a topic in a specific period of time. So, buzz groups allow covering the discussion about different aspects referred to the same study themes, maximizing the possibilities of partition of the members of the group.

After the initial presentation of the task to be developed, big groups are divided into smaller groups, among three and six people. Each group names a spokesperson to inform the rest of the groups about the results of the discussion of their group.

Bibliography on the methodology

BOUDREAU, D. (s.d.). How Do I Use Buzz Groups in Training? Available in: http://www.thetrainingworld.com/articles/buzz.htm