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Brainstorming and Discussion

(Strategy # 1 by Sheldon Jackson)

Brainstorming Defined: A rapid, non-critical, non-censored listing of any and all ideas or
associations on a given topic. (Estes et al., 2011)

Why brainstorm? The most widely known technique for stimulating creativity in the brain is
probably the act of brainstorming where all ideas are accepted and there is a greater chance of
reaching a workable solution. (Tate, 2010)

Advantages

• Focuses student attention on generating and sharing ideas


• Taps into student imagination, creativity, emotions, and memories
• Builds a sense of classroom community
• Everyone can contribute openly and freely
• Teaches effective problem solving
• Brings variety to classroom instruction
• Establishes student's level of understanding

Keys to effective brainstorming Things to avoid

• Capture all ideas • Playing it safe or being too careful


• Encourage wild or unusual ideas • Stopping with one "golden" idea
• Build off other's ideas • Killing "stupid" ideas (being judgmental)
• Be visual (mind mapping, word web, etc) • Not listening to other's ideas
• Headline (think of a headline for the idea) C Trusting your memory (not taking notes)
• Go for quantity, not necessarily quality D Getting into the details of any one idea
• Set a reasonable time limit and stick to it • Not having a time limit (dragging on)

Rules of Engagement

• Defer judgement - everyone must feel safe in their responses


• One idea at a time - avoid talking over others and side conversations
• Variety of ideas - no bad ideas, almost anything goes
• Energy on task - everyone must remain engaged and on-task

What comes after brainstorming depends on the purpose of the session, but may include:

• Sometimes just informational/enlightening • Determine viability of solutions/suggestions


• Grand discussion to summarize session • Prioritize suggestions/potential solutions
• Categorize/consolidate/narrow ideas • Make recommendations as appropriate
• Small breakout groups for further discussion • Implement ideas/solutions/suggestions

REFERENCES
Estes, T., Mintz, S., & Gunter, M. (2011). Instruction: A model approach (6* ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson
Tate, M. L. (2010). Worksheets don'tgrow dendrites (2"'' ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brainstorming
http://www.youtube.coni/watch?v=Wlh5L_0rFz8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttWhK-N04g8

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