1. COLLABORATIVE BRAINSTORMING (Collaboration, Discussion)
Description: This is a role-assigned group method for generating original ideas and promoting higher-order thinking.
Application: Use this method when students need to expand project ideas, determine problem solutions, or review and revise answers. It can also be used as a frontloading activity.
Process: Introduce the subject to be brainstormed. Form groups of three and assign roles within group.
Organizer: contributes ideas and sets parameters for group and keeps work session flowing.
Scribe: contributes ideas and writes down every idea so that all team members can see.
Presenter: contributes ideas and shares group list with whole class.
Direct the students to brainstorm for the allotted time. Bring class back together so that each presenter shares list. Lead class discussion with a focus on prioritizing top responses.
Description: This is a role-assigned group method for generating original ideas and promoting higher-order thinking.
Application: Use this method when students need to expand project ideas, determine problem solutions, or review and revise answers. It can also be used as a frontloading activity.
Process: Introduce the subject to be brainstormed. Form groups of three and assign roles within group.
Organizer: contributes ideas and sets parameters for group and keeps work session flowing.
Scribe: contributes ideas and writes down every idea so that all team members can see.
Presenter: contributes ideas and shares group list with whole class.
Direct the students to brainstorm for the allotted time. Bring class back together so that each presenter shares list. Lead class discussion with a focus on prioritizing top responses.
Reference and/or for more information:
1. Collaborative Brainstorming
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1. Collaborative Brainstorming
http://www.readwritethink.org/classroom-resources/lesson-plans/graffiti-wall-discussing-responding-208.html