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Mentoring Pairing Template

Session details​

Date​

(Miro, Google Doc, Zoom, Tuple, CodeTogether, etc.)

Length of session​

Participants​

Pairing style​

(Driver/Navigator? Ping Pong? Ad-hoc?)

Session pattern​

(How often will you take breaks? Do you want to use Pomodoro?)

Goals for the session​

(Add at least one goal and ensure the work you're doing is focused on your goals.)

  • [ ] Goal #1
  • [ ] Goal #2
  • [ ] Goal #3

Context​

(Can you summarize what you’d like to learn in this session?)

Session process​

Check-in​

(How’s the day going? What are we working on today? How do we want to work together?)

Mid-Session Check-ins​

(Set a timer or an alert to check in and ensure you’re staying on target for the goals you’ve set.)

Notes​

(As you can, note any questions that come up, insights you uncover, TILs, and use this space as "scrap paper" while you work.)

Resources used​

(Include links to any documentation, slack messages, etc. you use while working. This can be filled in at the end of the session. Don’t close your tabs!)

Session wrap up​

Next steps​

(Note any tasks that remain. Do you need another pairing session?)

Retro​

(Allow a few moments at the end of the session to review the work you've done.) The session

  • Were the goals achieved?
  • Did distractions sneak in?
  • Did the session feel like a grind at any point?
  • Did you split the work up well?
  • Is there anything you would like to try next time?