Page 32 - Coworking Course Syllabus&Lesson Plans

Conclusion and Reflection (5 minutes):

Summarize the key points discussed throughout the lesson.
Encourage students to reflect on their understanding of coworking growth trends and

how it may impact their future careers or business endeavors.
Provide additional resources or references for further exploration of the topic.

Note: The duration for each section can be adjusted based on the available class
time and the level of student engagement.

Collaborative activities in small groups and project-based activities
can be an excellent way for students to explore the concept of coworking. Here are
some ideas for such activities:
Design Your Ideal Coworking Space: Divide students into small groups and task
them with designing their ideal coworking space. They can brainstorm and create a
blueprint or visual representation of the space, considering factors like layout,
amenities, collaborative areas, technology integration, and overall atmosphere. Each
group can present their design to the class, explaining the rationale behind their
choices.

Coworking Case Studies: Provide students with case studies of successful
coworking spaces and ask them to analyze and discuss what makes these spaces
effective. In small groups, students can examine various aspects such as the target
audience, community-building strategies, amenities offered, collaborative activities
facilitated, and the overall impact of the space on its users. They can then present
their findings and insights to the class.

Collaborative Business Project: Divide students into small groups and assign each
group a hypothetical business scenario. For example, they can be tasked with
creating a coworking space for a specific industry or designing a marketing campaign
to attract professionals to a new coworking space. Students can work together to
develop a business plan, conduct market research, create promotional materials, and

present their project to the class.
Role-Playing Coworking Scenarios: Assign different roles to students within a
coworking environment, such as a freelancer, entrepreneur, community manager, or
event organizer. In small groups, students can engage in role-playing activities that
simulate typical interactions and challenges within a coworking space. This can
include negotiating collaborations, resolving conflicts, organizing events, or

discussing business opportunities.
Collaborative Workshop: Organize a collaborative workshop where students work
in small groups to solve a specific problem or address a challenge related to
coworking. Provide them with a real-world scenario, such as improving the
sustainability practices within a coworking space or enhancing the community
engagement. Students can brainstorm ideas, conduct research, and develop
actionable solutions to present to the class.

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