Many teachers are opting for groupdiscussions instead of handouts.
许多教师选择组织小组讨论，而不是发讲义。
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For example, you may need a large room where everyone can be together for keynote speeches or presentations, and smaller meeting rooms for informal groupdiscussions.
At office meetings and in groupdiscussions, they might speak up more often, express strong opinions and come up with more creative and practical ideas than their male colleagues.