Q3. Big Ideas Step 1
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Let's look at Ralph's Problem AGAIN
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Problem Statement from Quest 2:
Ralph needs to be more comfortable sitting at school and to have a way to better store and organize his school supplies so that he can focus on learning.
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How will he generate some solutions?
He needs some BIG IDEAS so he will brainstorm as many ideas as he can. He needs some brainstorming tips.
Brainstorming to solve a problem
In preparation to brainstorm a problem from Quest 2, it may be helpful to take some notes about the brainstorming process.
Think about this question: Which of the brainstorm tips for generating ideas is being used in the video?
- withhold criticism
- encourage wild and out-of-the-box ideas
- build upon or combine ideas that already exist
- stay focused on solving your problem
- have one conversation at a time
- make a list of lots of ideas - the more the better
- record all your ideas
Play the YouTube video, Observe Experts Brainstorming. (1:57)
Brainstorming Video
Once you've played the video, continue to the Step 2 page and be ready to do some brainstorming.
Competencies & Standards
MITECS Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and
4. Innovative Designer
a. know and use a deliberate design process for generating ideas, testing theories, creating innovative artifacts or solving authentic problems
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