In an era of social media echo chambers and campus self-censorship, getting students to genuinely engage with big ideas — and with each other — is harder than ever. This free guide was built to help. Designed for higher education classrooms, it provides a structured, flexible set of discussion tools that help educators guide students from surface-level reactions to deeper thinking.

Inside, you'll find practical question sets organized by purpose, plus concrete tips on how to create the environment students need to speak honestly. Whether you're facilitating a 200-person discussion or letting students lead small groups, this guide gives you the confidence to have deep conversations.