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Q3. Big Ideas: Brainstorm

15. Design Thinking

Design Thinking Diagram with an arrow pointing to IDEATE

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Let's look at Ralph's Problem AGAIN

Boy sitting at his desk and writing in his workbook looking uncomfortable

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Problem Statement from Quest Two:

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.

CriteriaConstraints
  • comfortable
  • organization spaces for supplies
  • must have room for a large backpack


How will he generate some solutions?

He needs some BIG IDEAS, so he will brainstorm as many as he can, and he needs some brainstorming tips.

Brainstorming to solve a problem

It may be helpful to take notes about the brainstorming process before brainstorming a problem from Quest Two.

Consider this question:  Which brainstorming tips for generating ideas are 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 video below.

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Brainstorming Video

Once you've played the video, continue to the next page and prepare to generate ideas.  

15.Q3 VOCABULARY

15.Q3 GENERATE IDEAS


15.Q3 Student Checklist

 

15.Q3 Teacher Guide
 

MITECS  Michigan Integrated Technology Competencies for Students, and

ISTE Standards for Students

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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