Brainstorming

What is it?

Brainstorming is the free, uninhabited generation of ideas, usually in a group setting. It allows each participant to state his/her opinions in a nonthreatening environment.

When is it used?

Use brainstorming to unite a group with diverse ideas and needs. It can be used at all levels, preschool to the executive.

How is it made?

1. Select a recorder and group facilitator.
2. Generate Ideas.
3. Record the ideas, orally or in writing.

Goals

1. To generate a wide variety and extensive number of ideas.
2. To insure that everyone becomes involved in the process.
3. To insure that nothing is overlooked.
4. To create an atmosphere of creativity openness.

Rules

1. No judgments (neither positive or negative)
2. All ideas are good ideas.
3. Equal opportunity to express ideas.
4. Quantity over quality
5. Piggybacking or hitchhiking encourages

Applications

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How can we prepare for the SAT-9?