# How to Run a Breakout Room Session

Clearly explain that two people need to volunteer to facilitate and take notes on the [Harvest doc.](https://docs.google.com/document/d/10lE74A0Q_VCQFXNpEWmvResOoVu_5V3hSMmn3LbqaVY/edit#)

__Facilitator__

- Preferably - needs to have some experience in facilitation
- How to monitor the room for hand signals, and the chat for Stacks
- Understand the difference between hand signals:

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- Know the round off hand sign and not be afraid to use it
- To actively encourage under-contributors to contribute
- To have a timer ready and set to manage each contribution

__Note-taker__

- Be on a device where they can access the Harvest doc and type on to it and add all contributions
- Be able to type at a certain speed and be confident to ask contributors to slow down if needed
- Be able to either succinctly feedback the key points verbally or to add these to the chat