​Why?

Brainstorming is an effective tool to come up with multiple solutions  to reach their goal.  It allows children to unleash their creativity to generate innovative solutions for their opportunity of change.

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​How?

The students share ideas as they occur to them and build on the ideas raised by others. All ideas are noted down without criticism and only when the brainstorming is over, the ideas are evaluated. Students will then vote for the best ideas using QBL principle for voting.
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The Video (Preferred Scenario)

In this video you will notice the facilitator going over the rules of brainstorming. 
​In this video you will see how the teacher conducts the  YES/AND activity.

BEST WAYS TO DO BRAINSTORMING SESSION

Strategies for Effective Brainstorming 
  •  Talking stick: Only the person with the stick gets to speak. This includes the instructor!
  •  Talking wad: Students choose who speaks next. It can be tossed around a group.
  • Sticky notes: Each student within group writes their idea on post its which is stuck on chart paper/ board. This can then is organized into themes and reduce repetition. 
  • Card method: Each student in the group lists ideas on a card/sheet and pass it to their right. The student on the right adds to it and it is again passed around. If someone can’t add, they can add a clarifying question on the card.  

PRACTICE IT YOURSELF
(In this section you will find ways to use/practice it  in your work environment)


​Once you have come up with your best case scenario for your chosen project. List down 15 ideas at least to see how you can reach your best case scenario. Now looking at your own work schedule choose 5 ideas that you can see fit and you will be able to execute them.

​You may choose the QBL(quickest impact |Boldest idea| Long lasting ) method to vote for your top ideas.
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4 THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND

  • The session enables the students to voice their thoughts without a fear of judgement as there are  no wrong and right answers.
  • Doing the session in an  open space  could be great way to create an environment that enables sharing of ideas.
  • To set a collaborative tone in the class, you can do the Yes/ And  Activity.  Refer to the video to know how to conduct the activity.
  • You can maximize the effectiveness of the activity by laying down the rules.
  • If you are doing it in a group, let each group present their ideas.
Do remember to VOTE for the top ideas